Detached house for sale in Shaftesbury Avenue, Bedford MK40

On the corner of Russell Park and mere metres from The Embankment is this beautiful bay-fronted residence, with accommodation surpassing 2,000 sq ft, a landscaped garden, plus lots of parking.

Accommodation
At first sight, the house is handsome, symmetrical, with Edwardian features such as red brickwork, bay windows, and mock-Tudor timbers. Inside is well-kept and well-presented, with a white and bright feel throughout. The property has been extended and reconfigured, resulting in a fantastic family home made for modern life. There are varied rooms for whatever you need, and the space is more than comfortable for a large family.

Entering into the wide hall, there’s storage to the right, a cupboard under the stairs, and the cloakroom down to the left. Wood-effect flooring continues into the open-plan space across the back. This is the heart of the home. Once separate rooms, these are now united for that sense of togetherness so important for both a family and when spending time with friends. There’s formal dining space, and the snug is a lovely spot to sit after eating. Bi-folds, French doors and a roof lantern allow sunlight to stream in, and immediate access onto the garden is perfect for summer.

The kitchen is fitted with pale grey cabinetry and light-coloured worktops, with a pop of colour from blue splashbacks. Cooks have integrated appliances, including a gas hob, an oven, a microwave and a warming drawer. There’s also a dishwasher, and a sink with a pull-out hose tap. The utility room has gaps for further appliances, along with a sink and further storage and surfacing. There’s a door into the garage, and a back door for taking laundry straight outside to dry.

To relax away from the open-plan areas, you have the lounge. This is light from three windows, cosy from the log burner, and has a play area currently used for yoga. For homeworkers, there’s a second reception room used as an office, and the landing is big enough for a desk.

To the first floor are four double bedrooms. The principal benefits from an en suite and an especially generous dressing room. Bedroom two is also particularly large, and has fitted wardrobes and an en suite. Bedrooms three and four share the family bathroom, which is white, chrome and in immaculate condition.

Outside
With the house set back from the road, the gated gravelled frontage affords parking for multiple cars. There’s a garage for more parking, or simply for storage.

The garden is predominantly landscaped into paved seating space. This is extensive, ideal for entertaining, and doesn’t need much upkeep. There’s planting, an allotment bed to grow your own, and the plot is secluded by tall trees.

Area
Shaftesbury Avenue runs north from The Embankment, in the Castle Quarter. This area is popular for access to expansive greenspaces. Russell Park is just steps from the front door, and Priory Country Park is 15 minutes away on foot. Being so close to the water, you can spend weekends sailing, kayaking or paddleboarding, and the town has various sports and leisure facilities, and renowned teams too.

Food and drink options are abundant in Bedford, with cuisines from across the globe, and lots of local pubs. There are independent shops and businesses and nearby retail parks providing for all you could need.

For a family, there’s well-regarded schooling, including the Harpur Trust, and Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Castle Newnham School about a mile from the address.

Commuters can walk to the station in half an hour, or cycle in under 10 minutes, and direct services from Bedford reach London in as little as 40 minutes.