About this property

Detailed Description

A most impressive Grade II listed farmhouse positioned on the edge of this highly sought after village, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a versatile collection of brick built outbuildings together with 7.1 acres of additional paddock land (available by separate negotiation). The well presented accommodation has been sympathetically updated to retain a wealth of period features, providing flexible living space extending to approximately 1,554 sq. ft. over two floors. The property further enjoys a secluded plot with an attractive wrap around garden, ample off road parking, and a useful yard area with both light and water connected.

Location

Set within the peaceful North Bedfordshire countryside, Swineshead is a small and attractive rural village situated around 10 miles north west of Bedford. It offers a quiet village environment with historic character, centred around the Grade I listed Church of St Nicholas, a notable 14th century landmark. Both Bedford and St Neots are within easy reach, providing convenient access for commuters via road and rail links. Nearby villages including Riseley, Pertenhall and Upper Dean provide everyday amenities, local shops, pubs, and community facilities, while Bedford offers extensive retail, leisure and cultural options. Swineshead benefits from access to well regarded nearby schools, including Riseley CofE Primary School and Eileen Wade Primary School. Kimbolton School is easily accessible in Kimbolton, while Bedford and Cambridge offer further leading independent options. A local bus route provides direct services between Swineshead, Bedford and Kimbolton, stopping in the village several times daily from Monday to Saturday. Road connections give straightforward access to Bedford and surrounding villages. Surrounded by scenic farmland and ancient woodland such as Swineshead and Spanoak Woods, now managed by the Woodland Trust and designated as an SSSI, the area is ideal for walking and countryside pursuits.

Accommodation

Ground floor
Entrance hall
With entrance door, stairs to the first floor, under stairs storage cupboard, exposed beams and timbers, tiled floor, doors to

Living room
With timber single glazed window to the front and side aspect, exposed beams and timbers, wooden flooring, open fireplace with brick hearth and wooden mantle

Family room
With single glazed timber window to the front and rear aspect, fireplace with brick hearth and wooden mantle over with wood burning stove, exposed beams and timbers

Inner hallway
With door and single glazed timber window to the side aspect, low level storage cupboard, part brick and tiled floor, door to guest cloakroom, door to

Kitchen diner
With single glazed timber window to side aspects, bespoke fitted kitchen featuring range of eye and base level units, worktop with inset ceramic sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap over, Rangemaster oven, integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher, exposed beams and timbers, brick flooring, brick built bread oven, with stable door to side access

Guest cloakroom
With single glazed timber window to the side aspect, low level wc and wash basin with chrome mixer tap over, wooden flooring, part panelled walls

First floor
Landing
With exposed beams and timbers, doors to

Bedroom two
With single glazed timber window to the front aspect, exposed beams and timbers

Bedroom three
With single glazed timber window to the front aspect, integral storage cupboard, feature fireplace, exposed beams and timbers

Inner landing/ dressing room
With single glazed timber window to the side aspect, exposed beams and timbers, loft access via hatch doors to

Principal bedroom
With single glazed timber window to the side aspect, integral double wardrobe, exposed floorboards, door to

En-suite shower room
With single glazed timber window to the side aspect, suite comprising; low level wc with eco flush button, pedestal wash basin and shower enclosure with glass/ chrome door with drencher head over, exposed floorboards, chrome heated towel rail

Family bathroom
With single glazed timber window to the side aspect, traditional suite comprising; low level wc, freestanding bath with chrome telephone style mixer taps over, pedestal wash basin and glass/ chrome shower enclosure, part tiled walls, exposed floorboards, chrome heated towel rail.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment through the selling agents Brown&Co.

Other

Agents Note
Please refer to the accompanying plan for clarification of the land outlined in the description.
The 7.1 acres (approx.) of additional paddock land shown in blue is available by separate negotiation and is accessed via Pertenhall Road with Anglian Water retaining a right of access.
The 0.9 acre (approx.) paddock shown in yellow is currently rented by the owners and is not included in the sale.
The areas surrounding the farmhouse, outbuildings, yard, and gardens form the main residential curtilage, as shown on the plan in red.