Luton Road, Chalton

A RARELY AVAILABLE ESTABLISHED DETACHED HOUSE SET IN ABOUT TWO ACRES, BUILT IN 1911 AND HAVING BEEN IN THE SAME FAMILY OWNERSHIP SINCE CONSTRUCTION. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD WITH THE BENEFIT OF NO ONWARD CHAIN. THE PROPERTY Rosedale is a substantial Edwardian house set in approximately two acre grounds with about 100 feet of road frontage and with a useful range of outbuildings and garaging and offers great potential for a variety of uses subject to planning permission, we understand the workshop has been used as a legitimate business since the 1980’s. It is located in the heart of the village adjacent to the local lower school and benefits from easy access to both junctions 11a and 12 of the M1 motorway. The property enjoys a great deal of character with many original features still evident. GROUND FLOOR The property is entered under a covered porch through an attractive stained glass door which leads to the entrance hall where a staircase rises to the first floor. There is an understairs cupboard and wood block flooring. The sitting room has a feature fireplace with a marble hearth and a bay window to the front. The dining room has a feature tiled fireplace with display cabinet to the side and a bay window to the front. Off the entrance hall is the family room with a fireplace with timber surround, tiled cheeks and cast iron inner, a door opens to the conservatory which is glazed and set on a brick base with a door to outside. The kitchen is fully fitted with floor and wall mounted cupboards together with a 2½ bowl stainless steel sink unit. Built in appliances include double oven, gas hob and fridge. There are extensive work surfaces, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, two windows to the side, tiled flooring plus doors to outside and to bathroom. The fully tiled bathroom is fitted with a suite of panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, shower cubicle and a low level WC. It has a window to the side and the airing cupboard which houses an insulated hot water tank. FIRST FLOOR The spacious landing provides access to all bedrooms and a hatch to the roof space. Bedroom one is dual aspect with the original fireplace, fitted wardrobe and an ensuite low level WC and wash basin. Bedroom two is dual aspect with the original fireplace. Bedroom three is triple aspect with windows to two sides and to the rear and a fitted cupboard. Bedroom four has a window to the side, a fireplace and fitted wardrobes and drawers. OUTSIDE The plot in total extends to approximately 2 acres. The front garden is enclosed by a wall with wrought iron railings over and is laid mainly to grass. There are two driveways providing ample parking, one drive leads to the rear where there is further parking and access to the garaging and outbuildings. Immediately to the rear of the house is the boiler room which houses the gas-fired central heating boiler which serves radiators throughout and there is also an outside WC. There is a substantial outbuilding comprising garaging and workshop area part of which is double storey providing plenty of storage or office space. To the side and rear of the house are gardens which are mainly laid to grass and are stocked with mature trees and a variety of shrubs. The remainder of the grounds are divided into sections which include a paddock and stabling. LOCATION Chalton is a traditional village located between Toddington and Luton and has a local public house, The Star, village hall and lower school. There are walks within the village which forms part of The Chiltern Way. For commuters, the village is particularly convenient with Junction 12 of the M1 and the new Junction 11a only 2 miles away. Nearby, mainline train stations are also within 2.5 and 4.5 miles at Leagrave and Harlington respectively. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas are connected. Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council. Tel: 0300 300 8000 Outgoings: Council Tax Band “G” Tenure: Freehold. EPC Rating: “E” Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ. Tel - 01525 290 641 **Key facts** - EPC rating: E \(score 43; potential rating D\). - Parking: garage. - Outside: garden, land.