About this property
Key Features
- Attractive 1930s three-bedroom detached home with period charm
- Two spacious reception rooms plus bright conservatory with garden views
- Modern kitchen with granite worktops, breakfast bar and integrated appliances
- Generous in-and-out gravel driveway and large double garage with workshop
- Expansive mature gardens with patio, lawn and multiple seating areas
- Sought-after village location with excellent schools, amenities and transport links
Description
Built in 1933, this attractive detached home combines period charm with well-presented interiors and an exceptional plot size for its location. Positioned on Mill Road in the sought-after village of Cranfield, the property enjoys a generous gravel in and out driveway.
A large double garage with a workshop to the rear, and beautifully maintained mature gardens. Offering three bedrooms, two reception rooms, a contemporary kitchen, and a light-filled conservatory, the house provides a comfortable and flexible layout that is ideal for both family life and entertaining.
Ground Floor
The welcoming entrance hall leads to a bright bay-fronted dining room at the front of the house, offering an elegant space for formal meals. To the opposite side, the spacious sitting room features a central fireplace and extends to the rear, where glazed double doors open into the conservatory, creating a seamless connection between the interior and the garden.
The kitchen is fitted with sleek, high-gloss cabinetry and contrasting granite work surfaces, complemented by integrated appliances and a striking red splashback. A breakfast bar offers additional preparation space and informal dining, while a door leads directly to the conservatory, enhancing the home’s flow.
The conservatory is an impressive space with tiled flooring, full-height glazing, and views across the garden. Patio doors open onto the patio, making it perfect for enjoying the outdoors in all seasons.
First Floor
Upstairs, the main bedroom is a generous double with fitted wardrobes and dual-aspect windows, filling the room with light. The second bedroom, also a good double, includes built-in storage, while the third bedroom offers a flexible single room or study.
The family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary white suite, including a bath, separate curved shower enclosure, washbasin, and WC, finished with decorative wall tiling and a combination of neutral and green tones.
Gardens
The property is approached via a wide gravel driveway providing ample parking and leading to the detached double garage with twin up-and-over doors. A workshop space at the rear of the garage offers excellent potential for hobbies or storage.
To the rear, the expansive garden is a particular highlight. Laid mainly to lawn with well-tended borders, established trees, and seasonal planting, it offers both privacy and space. A patio adjoining the house is perfect for alfresco dining, while a secondary seating area is positioned further down the garden to enjoy the sun throughout the day. The size of the plot is rare for the area and provides a wonderful setting for this characterful home.
Location
Cranfield is a thriving and well-served Bedfordshire village, ideally situated between Milton Keynes and Bedford, offering an excellent balance of rural living with superb local amenities. The village is home to a variety of everyday facilities, including two convenience stores, a post office, several pubs and eateries, a doctors’ surgery, a dental practice, and a pharmacy.
Families are well catered for with both lower and middle schools within the village, while the highly regarded Wootton serves as the local upper school. Cranfield University, renowned for its specialist postgraduate courses and research facilities, also lies on the edge of the village, bringing a vibrant and diverse community.
Recreational opportunities include a modern sports and fitness centre, playing fields, and nearby countryside walks, while a network of footpaths and bridleways makes the surrounding area ideal for walking, cycling, and horse riding.
For commuters, the location is highly convenient: mainline rail services to London St Pancras are available from both Bedford and Flitwick stations, and the M1 (Junctions 13 & 14) is within easy reach. London Luton Airport is approximately 30 minutes by car, and a regular bus service also connects the village to nearby towns.
