Warden Road, Ickwell, SG18

Sat back form the road behind a picket fence this Grade II listed property combines the best of period and modern living. The original thatch cottage, dating from the 17th century, has many character features such as exposed beams and brickwork, an open fireplace with exposed brick and timber bressummer and original brick floors. The original cottage area of the home comprises a kitchen breakfast room with Aga, a dual aspect dining room, two bedrooms and a ground floor shower room. The large bespoke oak conservatory links the cottage to the modern barn style extension with a spacious living room with an open brick fireplace and French doors opening to the garden. There is also a good size study with French doors to the garden and a laundry/cloakroom. A separate staircase from the living room leads up to the principal bedroom with a luxurious en-suite bathroom with marble tiling, electric underfloor heating and a combination Jacuzzi bath/shower. A second staircase leads to another two double bedrooms which share a contemporary shower room which also benefits from marble tiling and electric underfloor heating.

Outside, powered oak gates open onto a shared gravel drive which leads to the double garage (power, telephone and water connected). The garden wraps around three sides of the home and is mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature specimen trees and a children’s playhouse. There is a large block paved terrace with ample room for seating and dining which can be accessed from the living room, dining room and garden room.

The sought-after village of Ickwell with a beautiful village green at its centre is conveniently located offering excellent transport links to London via nearby Biggleswade train station.

Council Tax Band: G
Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire