The Old Rectory |

The Old Rectory Rectory Road | Steppingley | Bedfordshire | MK45 5AT

A Grade II listed Georgian seven bedroom detached former rectory with a two bedroom detached cottage

• approx. 2 miles • Woburn approx. 4 miles • M1 junction 12 approx. 4 miles • Milton Keynes approx. 16 miles • Bedford approx. 15 miles • London approx. 44 miles

Main House Ground Floor: Entrance Hall • Drawing Room • Dining Room • Family Room, • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Cloakroom First floor: Master Bedroom with En Suite Bath and Shower Room, • Three Further Bedrooms • Bathroom • WC Second Floor: Bedroom Five with Dressing Room and En Suite Bathroom • Two Further Bedrooms and Shower Room Lower Ground Floor: Cellar with Additional Chamber

Detached Coach House Ground Floor: Entrance Hall • Sitting Room • Kitchen/Dining Room and WC First Floor: Two Bedrooms, both with En Suite Bathrooms

Outbuilding • Double Garage

Gardens & Grounds • Approximately 0.62 acres

Total (Gross Internal Area) Main House: 5,798 sq. ft. (538.6 sq. m.) (excludes restricted head height and garage and includes coach house) History & heritage

he Old Rectory displays a blend of architecture dating from the Georgian and Victorian eras. It is believed that the property was constructed Tin the early to mid 18th century and then extended soon after to the front, and latterly towards the end of the 18th century to the rear. The majority of the building comprises red brick with banding at first floor and cornice level, incorporating flush sash windows, under hipped clay tiled roofs.

The property lies amongst properties of a similar age deriving from a programme of improvement implemented when the Duke of Bedford took up a greater ownership of the . Many of these buildings are now preserved by being within the conservation area. The accommodation is arranged over three floors with many of the rooms having high ceilings, moulded cornices, deep skirtings and period style fireplaces. Modern amenities include a bespoke fitted kitchen and modern white sanitary ware.

About the house

Ground Floor The L-shaped reception hall has a tiled floor and leads to all the reception rooms. The drawing room and sitting room have westerly facing bay windows overlooking the landscaped gardens and terrace, and both rooms have traditional style fireplaces.

The family room adjoins the kitchen/breakfast room and has a traditional fireplace and exposed timbers. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with a range of Shaker style units with granite work surfaces and integrated appliances including a range style oven, dishwasher and a microwave. Glazed double doors open onto the flagstone terrace area of the garden and a further door from the kitchen leads to a pantry area where a staircase leads down to the cellar.

The utility room and cloakroom are at the far end of the house and are accessed via an archway from the entrance hall.

First Floor A wide staircase from the hallway divides into two landing areas.

Bedroom two and bedroom three can be accessed from the principal landing where steps lead to a further landing and the master bedroom suite and a shower room. Bedroom two has a range of bespoke fitted wardrobes and a balcony overlooking the garden. The master bedroom suite has an en suite bathroom with a walk-in wet area.

The opposite landing leads to bedroom four which has a built-in wardrobe and an en suite bathroom. Stairs from this landing lead to the second floor.

Second Floor Bedroom five and bedroom six are both double rooms served by a shower room, with bedroom five having a range of fitted wardrobes. A short staircase leads from the landing to bedroom seven which has a range of fitted furniture, built in eaves storage cupboard and an en suite bathroom.

Coach House A detached and fully self contained former coach house provides annexe facilities and can be independently accessed from the driveway into an enclosed private courtyard. On the ground floor there is an entrance hall, cloakroom, WC, sitting room and a kitchen/dining room with some integrated appliances, and there are two double bedrooms, both with en suites, on the first floor. Denotes restricted head height

Dressing Bedroom 1 Cellar RoomDenotes restricted20' (6.10) max Kitchen / Dining Room 7'11 (2.41) 9'11 (3.02) x 13'2 (4.01) max 20' (6.10) max x 6'3 (1.91) Bedroom 6 head height Cellar x 9'1 (2.77) x 13'2 (4.01) max 14'7 (4.45) max 16'1 (4.90) x 15'6 (4.72) Double Garage Denotes restricted x 14'4 (4.37) max Bedroom 5 21'5 (6.53) 17'1 (5.21) max Up x 19'2 (5.84) x 15' (4.57) max head height The Old Rectory Up Dressing Bedroom 1 Down Cellar Room 20' (6.10) max Kitchen / Dining Room Sitting Room 7'11 (2.41) 9'11 (3.02) x 13'2 (4.01) max 20' (6.10) max 19'11 (6.07) max x 6'3 (1.91) Bedroom 6 Cellar x 9'1 (2.77) x 13'2 (4.01) max x 15'9 (4.80) max 14'7 (4.45) max Steppingley | Bedfordshire Bedroom 2 16'1 (4.90) Double Garage Dressing Bedroom 1 Cellar x 14'4 (4.37) max Bedroom 5 11'10 (3.61) x 15'6 (4.72) 21'5 (6.53) Room 20' (6.10) max Kitchen / Dining Room 7'11 (2.41) 17'1 (5.21)Down max x 7'8 (2.34) Up LOWER x 19'2 (5.84) 9'11 (3.02) x 13'2 (4.01) max 20' (6.10) max x 6'3 (1.91) x 15' (4.57) max GROUND FLOOR Bedroom 6 Cellar x 9'1 (2.77) x 13'2 (4.01) max Up 14'7 (4.45) max 16'1 (4.90) Down COACH HOUSE x 15'6 (4.72) Double Garage x 14'4 (4.37) max Bedroom 5 21'5 (6.53) FIRSTSitting RoomFLOOR 17'1 (5.21) max Up x 19'2 (5.84) Bedroom 7 19'11 (6.07) max x 15' (4.57) max x 15'9 (4.80) max 14'6 (4.42) max Bedroom 2 Up x 14' (4.27) max 11'10 (3.61) Down LOWER Down x 7'8 (2.34) Sitting Room Access to COACHGROUND HOUSE FLOOR Eaves GROUND FLOOR 19'11 (6.07) max Dining Room Utility Drawing Room Bedroom 2 x 15'9 (4.80) max 21'8 (6.60) into bay COACH HOUSE 11'3 (3.43) Bedroom 1 24'2 (7.36) into bay Bedroom 2 11'10 (3.61) x 14'10 (4.52) FIRST FLOOR x 6'8 (2.03) 23'8 (7.21) into bay SECOND FLOOR x 16'3 (4.95) 15'8 (4.78) max x 16' (4.88) Down x 7'8 (2.34) LOWER Bedroom 7 x 15' (4.57) max 14'6 (4.42) max GROUND FLOOR x 14' (4.27) max Second Floor COACH HOUSE COACH HOUSE Access to FIRST FLOOR Eaves GROUND FLOOR Dining Room Bedroom 7 Drawing Room Utility 21'8 (6.60) into bay Up11'3 (3.43) Bedroom 1 14'6 (4.42) max 24'2 (7.36) into bay Bedroom 2 x 14'10 (4.52) x 6'8 (2.03) 23'8 (7.21) into bay x 14' (4.27) max SECOND FLOOR x 16'3 (4.95) Entrance Hall 15'8 (4.78) max Landing Down Up x 16' (4.88) 29'10 (9.10) Denotesx 15' (4.57) maxrestricted 34' (10.36) max COACH HOUSE Down Access to x 9'7 (2.92) x 9'8 (2.95) max Eaves GROUND FLOOR head height Dining Room Drawing Room Utility 21'8 (6.60) into bay 11'3 (3.43) Bedroom 1 24'2 (7.36) into bay Bedroom 2 8'8 (2.64) x 14'10 (4.52) x 6'8 (2.03) 23'8 (7.21) into bay x 5'10 (1.78) SECOND FLOOR x 16'3 (4.95) 15'8 (4.78) max x 16' (4.88) Kitchen / Up x 15' (4.57) max Breakfast Room Entrance HallFamily Room Landing Bedroom 3 Down 19'3 (5.87) max Up x 18'2 (5.54) max 29'10 (9.10)15'1 (4.60) Dressing Bedroom 1 34' (10.36) max16'4 (4.98) max Cellar DownBedroom 4 x 9'7 (2.92)x 15' (4.57) x 9'8 (2.95) maxKitchenx 15'2 (4.62) / Dining Room 7'11 (2.41) Room 20' (6.10) max15'4 (4.67) Store 9'11 (3.02) x 13'2 (4.01) maxx 10'9 (3.28) 20' (6.10) max x 6'3 (1.91) Bedroom 6 Cellar x 9'1 (2.77) x 13'2 (4.01) max Up 14'7 (4.45) max 8'8 (2.64) 16'1 (4.90) x 5'10 (1.78) Double Garage x 14'4 (4.37) max Bedroom 5 x 15'6 (4.72) Entrance Hall Landing Kitchen / Down 21'5 (6.53) Up Breakfast Room 17'1 (5.21) max Up 29'10 (9.10) 34' (10.36) max GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR x 19'2 (5.84) Down 19'3 (5.87) max Family Room x 15' (4.57) max Bedroom 3 x 9'7 (2.92) x 9'8 (2.95) max x 18'2 (5.54) max 15'1 (4.60) 16'4 (4.98) max x 15'Ground (4.57) Floor Bedroom 4 x 15'2 (4.62) Up APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 5798 SQ FT 538.6 SQ15'4 METRES(4.67) (EXCLUDESDownStore RESTRICTED HEAD HEIGHT & GARAGE & INCLUDES COACH HOUSE) 8'8 (2.64) x 10'9 (3.28) Sitting Room x 5'10 (1.78) 19'11 (6.07) max Kitchen / x 15'9 (4.80) max Breakfast Room Bedroom 2 Family Room Bedroom 3 11'10 (3.61) 19'3 (5.87) maxLower GROUND FLOOR x 18'2 (5.54) max 15'1 (4.60) 16'4 (4.98) max FIRST FLOOR LOWER Bedroom 4 Whilst everyDown attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurementsx 7'8 (2.34) of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any x 15' (4.57) x 15'2 (4.62) 15'4 (4.67) Store error, omission or misstatement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined byFirst RICS Code Floor of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser.GROUND FLOORGround Floor APPROX. GROSS INTERNALSpecifically FLOOR no guarantee AREA is 5798 given onSQ the FT total 538.6 square SQ footage METRES of the property (EXCLUDES if quoted on RESTRICTED this plan. Any figure HEAD given isHEIGHT for initial guidance & GARAGE only and & should INCLUDES not be relied COACH on as a HOUSE)basis of valuation. x 10'9 (3.28) Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2013 Produced for Michael Graham REF : 448466 COACH HOUSE FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 7 Approx: 5,798 sq. ft. (538.6 sq. m.) (excludes restricted head height, garage and included coach house) GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR 14'6 (4.42) max Whilst every attempt has been made to ensurex 14' (4.27)the accuracy max of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or misstatement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined by RICS Code of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 5798 SQ FT 538.6 SQ METRES (EXCLUDES RESTRICTED HEAD HEIGHT & GARAGE & INCLUDES COACH HOUSE) Specifically no guarantee is given on the totalAccess square to footage of the property if quoted on this plan. Any figure given is for initial guidance only and should not be relied on as COACHa basis of valuation. HOUSE Eaves GROUND FLOOR Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2013 Produced for Michael Graham REFDining : 448466 Room Drawing Room Utility 21'8 (6.60) into bay 11'3 (3.43) Bedroom 1 24'2 (7.36) into bay Bedroom 2 x 14'10 (4.52) x 6'8 (2.03) 23'8 (7.21) into bay SECOND FLOOR x 16'3 (4.95) 15'8 (4.78) max x 16' (4.88) x 15' Whilst(4.57) maxevery attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or misstatement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined by RICS Code of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. Specifically no guarantee is given on the total square footage of the property if quoted on this plan. Any figure given is for initial guidance only and should not be relied on as a basis of valuation. Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2013 Produced for Michael Graham REF : 448466

Up

Entrance Hall Landing Down Up 29'10 (9.10) 34' (10.36) max x 9'7 (2.92) Down x 9'8 (2.95) max

8'8 (2.64) x 5'10 (1.78) Kitchen / Breakfast Room 19'3 (5.87) max Family Room Bedroom 3 x 18'2 (5.54) max 15'1 (4.60) 16'4 (4.98) max x 15' (4.57) Bedroom 4 x 15'2 (4.62) 15'4 (4.67) Store x 10'9 (3.28)

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 5798 SQ FT 538.6 SQ METRES (EXCLUDES RESTRICTED HEAD HEIGHT & GARAGE & INCLUDES COACH HOUSE)

Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or misstatement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined by RICS Code of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. Specifically no guarantee is given on the total square footage of the property if quoted on this plan. Any figure given is for initial guidance only and should not be relied on as a basis of valuation. Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2013 Produced for Michael Graham REF : 448466 Denotes restricted Denotes restricted head height head height

Dressing BedroomDressing 1 Bedroom 1 Cellar Cellar Room 20' (6.10)Room max 20' (6.10)Kitchen max / Dining Room Kitchen / Dining Room 7'11 (2.41) 7'11 (2.41) 9'11 (3.02) x 13'29'11 (4.01) (3.02) max x 13'2 (4.01) max20' (6.10) max 20' (6.10) max x 6'3 (1.91) x 6'3 (1.91) Bedroom 6 Bedroom 6 Cellar Cellar x 9'1 (2.77) x 9'1 (2.77) x 13'2 (4.01) max x 13'2 (4.01) max 14'7 (4.45) max 14'7 (4.45) max 16'1 (4.90) 16'1 (4.90) x 15'6 (4.72) x 15'6 (4.72) Double Garage Double Garage x 14'4 (4.37) max Bedroomx 14'4 5(4.37) max Bedroom 5 21'5 (6.53) 21'5 (6.53) 17'1 (5.21) max 17'1 (5.21) max Up Up x 19'2 (5.84) x 19'2 (5.84) x 15' (4.57) max x 15' (4.57) max Up Up Down Down Sitting Room Sitting Room 19'11 (6.07) max 19'11 (6.07) max Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 x 15'9 (4.80) max x 15'9 (4.80) max 11'10 (3.61) 11'10 (3.61) Down Down x 7'8 (2.34) x 7'8 (2.34) LOWER LOWER GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR

COACH HOUSE COACH HOUSE FIRST FLOORCoach HouseFIRST FLOOR Bedroom 7 Bedroom 7 14'6 (4.42) max 14'6 (4.42) max x 14' (4.27) max x 14' (4.27) max First Floor

Access to Access to COACH HOUSE COACH HOUSE Eaves Eaves GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR Dining Room Dining Room Drawing Room Utility Drawing Room Utility Coach House 21'8 (6.60) into bay 21'8 (6.60) into bay 11'3 (3.43) 11'3 (3.43) Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 24'2 (7.36) into bay 24'2 (7.36) into bay Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 x 14'10 (4.52) x 14'10 (4.52) x 6'8 (2.03) x 6'8 (2.03) 23'8 (7.21) into bay 23'8 (7.21) into bay SECOND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR x 16'3 (4.95) x 16'3 (4.95) Ground15'8 (4.78) max Floorx 16' 15'8(4.88) (4.78) max x 16' (4.88) x 15' (4.57) max x 15' (4.57) max

Up Up

Entrance Hall Entrance Hall Landing Landing Down Down Up Up 29'10 (9.10) 29'10 (9.10) 34' (10.36) max 34' (10.36) max x 9'7 (2.92) x 9'7 (2.92) Down x 9'8 (2.95) Downmax x 9'8 (2.95) max

8'8 (2.64) 8'8 (2.64) Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracyx 5'10 (1.78)of the floor plan containedx 5'10here, (1.78) measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or Kitchen / Kitchen / misstatement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined by RICS Code of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. Specifically no guarantee is given on the Breakfast Room Breakfast Room 19'3 (5.87) max 19'3Family (5.87) Room max Family Room total square footage of the property if quoted on Bedroomthis plan. 3 Any figure given is forBedroom initial guidance 3 only and should not be relied on as a basis of valuation. x 18'2 (5.54) max x 18'215'1 (5.54) (4.60) max 15'1 (4.60) 16'4 (4.98) max 16'4 (4.98) max x 15' (4.57) x 15' (4.57) Bedroom 4 Bedroomx 15'2 (4.62) 4 x 15'2 (4.62) 15'4 (4.67) StoreCopyright nichecom.co.uk15'4 (4.67) 2014Store Produced for Michael Graham REF: 448466 x 10'9 (3.28) x 10'9 (3.28)

GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

APPROX. GROSS INTERNALAPPROX. FLOOR GROSS AREA INTERNAL 5798 SQ FTFLOOR 538.6 AREA SQ METRES 5798 SQ (EXCLUDES FT 538.6 SQ RESTRICTED METRES (EXCLUDES HEAD HEIGHT RESTRICTED & GARAGE HEAD & INCLUDES HEIGHT & COACHGARAGE HOUSE) & INCLUDES COACH HOUSE)

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he gravel driveway provides parking for several cars as well as access to the detached double garage which has twin timber Tdoors and power connected. The gardens can be accessed via remotely operated wrought iron gates and are principally lawned with the main lawn running south towards the Coach House. The remainder of the garden has been landscaped with raised flower beds, herbaceous borders and a water feature. A pathway links the kitchen and drawing room terraces and incorporates a small carp pond. There a variety of mature trees including mulberry, oak, willow and various fruit trees.

Steppingley

teppingley is a small rural village on the Greensand Ridge and has a number of period properties, a church and a Swell respected public house/restaurant, The French Horn. The village cricket club is within walking distance of The Old Rectory, and there are several golf clubs in the area. Further sporting facilities in the region include horse racing at Towcester, motor racing at Silverstone and tennis at the David Lloyd Centre in Milton Keynes.

The market town of is nearby for everyday amenities, and Milton Keynes, with shopping, theatre, arts and leisure facilities, is just 16 miles away. There is easy access to the M1 and there are frequent services to London Kings Cross St. Pancras in approximately 45 minutes from Flitwick station. International destinations are easily accessible from Luton Airport which is approximately 16 miles away.

Good schooling is available in the vicinity, including Lower School and Redborne Upper School, with private schooling available in Bedford, Stowe and Uppingham.

Within easy reach

Bedford: 15 miles Milton Keynes: 16 miles Cambridge: 41 miles London: 44 miles

Bedford Station: London St Pancras Flitwick Station: London St Pancras Milton Keynes Central Station: London Euston

Luton Airport: 16 miles Stanstead Airport: 43 miles Heathrow Airport: 47 miles

M1 (north) junction 13: 4 miles M1 (south) junction 12: 4 miles A6 (): 5 miles A1 (Letchworth): 17 miles

Eversholt Lower School: 2 miles Redbourne Upper School: 2 miles Bedford Harpur Trust Schools: 10 miles Stowe School: 27 miles

Woburn Abbey and Safari Park: 4 miles David Lloyd Tennis Centre: 11 miles Towcester Racecourses: 25 miles Location Directions From junction 12 of the M1, take the A5120 towards . Take the right hand turn towards Steppingley, and continue for 2.6 miles. Turn right onto Eversholt Road and continue into the village. Once in the village turn left into Rectory Road, and the property can be found on the left.

Services The property is supplied with mains water and electricity.

Local Authority / Council tax Band The property lies within the Local Authority of Council, and has a council tax band of H.

Energy Efficiency

• The Energy efficiency rating for the Coach House is available on demand

Viewings To arrange a viewing please contact the local office on01234 220000 or email [email protected]

Important Notice These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements or information by Michael Graham in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Michael Graham has no authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or sellers.The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Site plan

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