About this property
Key Features
- 6/7 Bedrooms
- No Onward Chain
- Renovated and modernised
- Village location
- Excellent transport Links
Description
Chain House is a Grade II Listed building that showcases the architectural intricacies of the 18th century. The house exhibits a combination of Georgian and Victorian designs, providing a glimpse into the architectural transition of that era. It is an invaluable part of the local history and a must-visit.
Ground Floor
As you enter the property, you are greeted by a bright and welcoming space. On the right is a formal dining room with solid oak flooring, dual-aspect windows and fireplace with an inset gas fire. On the left is a cosy snug with an original inglenook fireplace with an inset log-burning stove. The owners have removed a staircase to create a larger more usable space and replaced the floor with solid oak.
Adjacent to the snug is a utility and boot room, complete with an integrated shower, ample storage, and a door leading to the rear of the property - perfect for dog lovers who want to keep their home mud-free. Leading on from the snug is a large home office, an essential feature for anyone who works from home. It also benefits from solid oak flooring and a fireplace hearth.
The spacious hallway with solid oak flooring leads to the large cellar, which was previously used as a workshop but could easily be converted into a gym or cinema room.
The living room has a traditional fireplace and bay French doors that lead out to a quaint mezzanine and the garden. The property also boasts a large entertaining space at the rear.
The property offers a large, extended kitchen/dining area which was completed in 2016. The kitchen itself has bespoke handmade cabinets, leathered granite surfaces and integrated appliances including a dishwasher and wine cooler. The kitchen/dining area is triple aspect with double doors leading to the large terrace and rear garden. It also has three large ‘Velux’ windows filling this beautiful kitchen with plenty of light. There is a central island with bar stools and a bespoke oak banquette seating area that was handmade to fit the kitchen with storage underneath. It also benefits from underfloor heating.
First Floor & Second Floor
From the hallway, stairs rise to the first floor, you are greeted by the master bedroom to the right. This stunning dual-aspect bedroom has a walk-through dressing area with fitted wardrobes, a feature fireplace in the centre and a beautifully designed ensuite with a walk-in rainfall shower.
Bedroom two is another large dual-aspect bedroom with an ensuite shower room whilst bedrooms three and four are situated further down the hallway. Both of these bedrooms are large double rooms.
The family bathroom is a three-piece suite featuring a walk-in double shower, a claw foot roll-top bath with views over the rear and a sink. The W/C is situated on its own.
Bedroom five is on the second floor and is accessed from the main staircase. It is a large bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Bedrooms six and seven are accessed by a separate staircase and share a shower room.
Gardens
The property benefits from a large, well-maintained walled garden with mature shrubs and trees surrounding it ensuring extra privacy and security. The garden has a large lawn area with well-stocked borders. The double carport at the rear of the property is an ideal entertainment space, with a paved patio, a firepit, and a log-burning stove. There is ample parking for several vehicles, as well as a garage.
Location Summary
Aspley Guise is a charming village situated on the western edge of Bedfordshire, nestled on the Greensand Ridge. It boasts a hotel, restaurant, and an excellent gastropub. The village is in a rural location, approximately one mile from the Bedford Estate woods, but with easy access to all amenities. Woburn Sands, which is just 1 mile away, offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, and facilities. Milton Keynes, located 8 miles away, has an array of attractions including a shopping centre, theatre, cinemas, and indoor skiing.
Chain House is conveniently located for some of the best schools in the area. There is a bus stop only 50 yards from the property with bus links to local upper schools and the renowned Harper Trust Schools in Bedford. The village has a lower school (Ofsted rated outstanding) and further primary and secondary schools in Woburn Sands.
The picturesque Georgian village of Woburn which is home to Woburn Abbey, famous for its Safari Park and stunning house, is just 2 miles away. Additionally, there is a Centre Parcs near Ampthill. Aspley Guise is conveniently located less than 2 miles from junction 13 of the M1, and railway stations on the St Pancras line at Flitwick, Harlington, and the West Coast line at Leighton Buzzard and Milton Keynes are easily accessible.
