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Location Motorway LowerTrain Station GroundAirport Floor: Laundry/Utility Room | Hallway Incorporating a Games AreaTennis | Court Additional Games Room Location Motorway Train Station Airport Four Store Rooms | Cloakroom/WCs | Shower Room | Study Sitting Room | Cinema Room/Gym Ground Floor: Entrance Vestibule | Inner Hall Kitchen/Breakfast Room | Two Cloakrooms | Wet Room First Floor: Galleried Main Landing | Lower Landing Four Dressing Rooms Second Floor: Dressing Room and Two Walk-in Wardrobes Lift serving all floors

Gardens & Grounds Detached Workshop | Home Office | Boiler Room Garden Store | Landscaped Gardens and Paddocks Totalling Approximately 3.1 Acres

TOTAL GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA Approx. 12,595 sq. ft.

An Edwardian twelve bedroom Country House in private gated landscaped gardens of approximately 3 acres about 0.5 miles from Milton Ernest village and 5 miles from amenities in . History and heritage About the house

The Grange was originally built in 1906 for Mr Henry The accommodation is arranged over four floors Curtis who was a notable farmer and landowner and extends to in excess of 12,500 sq. ft. in total. It is in the area. During the war it was used by the currently configured for use as a single home and is Armed Forces, and between the wars it was used entered via a magnificent reception hall which gives as a private school. In 1950 The Grange was sold access to the five principal reception rooms all of which and converted into apartments and in the 1990s feature ornately decorated plaster ceilings, mouldings the property became a residential home. The and architraves. A solid oak staircase with gentle rise current owners purchased it in 2010 and have leads up to the first floor galleried landing which is sympathetically restored it to its current condition. also accessible by a modern Otis passenger lift which The extensive steel infrastructure offers potential to serves all floors. The kitchen/breakfast room is of an extend the house further if required. open plan design and is fitted in a custom-built range of units. The top two floors have the twelve bedrooms, A private single track carriageway leads to a gated most with en suite bath/shower rooms and dressing entrance in the ornate wrought iron railings rooms/walk-in wardrobes. There are also two family which surround the property and provide both bathrooms. privacy and security. The landscaped gardens and paddocks encircle the house and there is a second Careful attention has been paid to safety and security, gated access. An elevated driveway accesses both including a high specification fire/burglar alarm the double garage and workshop and provides and CCTV, a camera monitored entry system by the additional parking. entrance gates, and fire exit crash doors onto a full metal fire escape. Energy saving improvements include Heritage style replacement double glazed windows, heavily insulated roof spaces and hidden roof mounted solar panels which provide regular payments from a feed in tariff. The two modern condensing gas boilers are controlled by automated systems that monitor external air temperature to optimise performance. Many of the radiators are controlled by intelligent electronic TRVs. The property also benefits from a comprehensive data network system which is housed in a dedicated server room located on the lower ground floor. It presently provides a business telephone system, wired broadband services and an advanced audio system. Full satellite TV distribution is provided to the majority of rooms in the house. LOWER GROUND FLOOR

The lower ground floor can be accessed by the lift or by stairs from the ground floor. The laundry/utility room has a sink set into a base unit, a central island unit with a granite work surface, two large storage cupboards and a door to the rear courtyard. There is an integrated range style oven with extractor over, and a dishwasher. There is space and plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer, a washing machine and tumble dryer. The cloakroom has two WCs and a wash basin. There are four walk-in general storage rooms, a server room with the Network servers, Broadband, ISDN and telephone system, the Motor Room with the lift control system, a boot room and shower room. The cinema room/gym has a ceiling projector, a 150 inch screen and surround sound speakers. There is also a games room, a study and a sitting room with double doors to the rear courtyard garden.

RECEPTION HALL

The oak entrance vestibule has an original mosaic tiled floor and leads into the reception hall which has the original exposed oak floorboards, an ornate plastered ceiling and deep cornices. All entrance doors have leaded light stained glass fanlights. An oak staircase leads up to the galleried first floor landing. The inner hallway has exposed porcelain floor tiles, a cloaks cupboard and a cupboard housing the electricity and wiring. The cloakroom is fitted in a modern white suite. The wet room has been refitted and includes a screened shower area with an adjacent cloakroom.

RECEPTION ROOMS

The drawing room and dining rooms both have mullioned bay windows, original marble fireplaces with open grates, ornate ceiling plaster work, deep ceiling mouldings and picture rails. The dining room also has exposed floorboards and a door to the side. The original conservatory has a fully tiled roof, a black and white chequered tile floor and countryside views. The study and library both overlook the side. The morning room is dual aspect with views of the garden and has a limestone fireplace, exposed oak floor, moulded ceilings, deep moulded covings and picture rails. The family room has a bespoke range of fitted contemporary furniture and includes an illuminated Corian wall unit and bespoke fitted cupboards with mirrored doors. KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM

The kitchen/breakfast room has bespoke custom- built cabinets which include a dresser style unit, glazed display cabinets and a central island unit. Complementary granite work surfaces incorporate a drainer, boiling water tap and breakfast bar area. Integrated appliances include a three oven Aga, a halogen hob, an electric companion unit, larder, fridge and freezers, two microwaves, a wine chiller and two dishwashers. There is a matching granite breakfast table to seat eight people. FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS

The galleried landing is on two levels. The upper landing has exposed oak floorboards with steps down to a lower landing which has the lift and a staircase to the second floor. A door leads to an external fire escape and a second staircase to the second floor. The dual aspect master bedroom has a traditional style Adam fireplace with an open grate, original detailed plasterwork to the ceiling, deep ceiling mouldings, picture rails and wall friezes.The dressing room has a traditional marble fireplace and the en suite shower room is fitted in a modern white suite. Bedroom two has an en suite bathroom and a dressing room. Bedroom three has an en suite shower room. All three en suites have travertine wall and floor tiles. Bedrooms four and six both have a dressing room and an en suite shower room. Bedrooms five and eight have en suite shower rooms and bedroom seven has an en suite cloakroom. There is one further bedroom and the family bathroom which is fitted in a modern white suite.

SECOND FLOOR

There is a large landing which has a range of fitted bookshelves, access to the lift and a fire door to the fire escape at the side. There is a built-in storage cupboard and access to the roof space. Bedrooms ten and eleven both have walk-in wardrobes and en suite shower rooms. Bedroom twelve has a dressing room with a range of contemporary style wardrobes and an en suite shower room. Gardens and grounds

The Grange is accessed from the A6 through a remotely operated pillared entrance to a sweeping carriageway which provides access to it and one neighbouring property which is accessed separately. The Grange occupies a prominent elevated position with open views. The gravel driveway provides access to the double garage and workshop. The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 3.1 acres and are fully enclosed and stock proofed. They are principally lawned with well stocked borders, and mature trees which include Cedar trees. In the front garden there is a gazebo and marquee which the owners intend to leave. To the side there is a paved terrace and a Jacuzzi. The rear courtyard has a further paved terrace area.

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE AND WORKSHOP The double garage is of brick construction under a pitched roof and has two remotely operated doors and power and water connected. The workshop is of timber framed construction and is fully insulated with double doors at either end. It has power connected, telephone and internet access.

OUTBUILDINGS AND PADDOCKS In the rear courtyard there are three brick built outbuildings arranged in an L-shape and including a home office with power and internet access, and a boiler room housing the electronically managed gas fired boiler system serving the heating and hot water systems. There is also a general storage room. The paddock has timber five bar gates and is fully enclosed by post and rail fencing. There are two separate detached timber stables with power connected and a haybarn. Bedroom 6 Sitting Store Kitchen / Bedroom 4 15'5 (4.70) max Room Breakfast 18'6 (5.64) Study Laundry / Utility x 16'9 (5.11) max 15'3 (4.65) min Room Bedroom 5 x 11'8 (3.56) 11'9 (3.58) Room x 12'10 (3.91) Wet 35'4 (10.77) max 12'4 (3.76) x 9'4 (2.84) 14'8 (4.47) min Room x 19'8 (5.99) min x 9'6 (2.90) x 13'8 (4.17) max Dressing Room Dressing Store Down Room Master Bedroom Down Morning Room 28'10 (8.79) into bay 29' (8.84) into bay Bedroom 7 Up x 18'3 (5.56) max x 18' (5.49) max 13'4 (4.06) Lift Lift Family Room x 8'2 (2.49) Up Up Up Up Lift Games Room Up 20'2 (6.15) max Down 20'9 (6.32) max x 16'11 (5.16) min Bedroom 8 Down x 13'3 (4.04) max Store 18'7 (5.66) max Hallway Inner x 8'6 (2.59) max Dressing Room Store Hallway Study 19'10 (6.05) into bay 20' (6.10) into bay Library Bedroom 9 x 14'5 (4.39) max x 14'6 (4.42) max Hallway 17'2 (5.23) x 14'4 (4.37) Floorplan 8'3 (2.51) max x 8'4 (2.54) Boot Room 12'1 (3.68) Down x 8'1 (2.46) Dressing Approx. Gross internal floor area: Reception Hall Room Cinema Room / 23'10 (7.26) into bay Up Void 12,595Gym sq. ft. / 1,183.9 sq. m. (excludes outbuildings, garage and void)x 15'7 (4.75) max Drawing Room 21'7 (6.58) max Dining Room 27'5 (8.36) into bay Conservatory x 15' (4.57) max 27'10 (8.49) into bay x 17'1 (5.21) max Bedroom 3 17'3 (5.26) into bay x 17' (5.18) max Bedroom 2 Landing 19'3 (5.87) into bay x 15'9 (4.80) max 18' (5.49) into bay x 16'11 (5.16) max x 16'4 (4.98) max

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Bedroom 6 Sitting Store Kitchen / Bedroom 4 15'5 (4.70) max Stable Room Breakfast 18'6 (5.64) 11'2 (3.40) Study Laundry / Utility x 16'9 (5.11) max WIW Stable 15'3 (4.65) min Room Bedroom 5 x 11'8 (3.56) WIW x 11'1 (3.38) 11'9 (3.58) Room 11'2 (3.40) x 12'10 (3.91) Wet 35'4 (10.77) max 12'4 (3.76) Bedroom 11 Bedroom 10 x 9'4 (2.84) 14'8 (4.47) min x 11'1 (3.38) Room x 19'8 (5.99) min x 9'6 (2.90) 15'7 (4.75) 17'10 (5.44) max x 13'8 (4.17) max Dressing Room Double Garage x 14'7 (4.45) x 16'8 (5.08) max 29' (8.84) OUTBUILDING 3 Dressing x 22' (6.71) Store Down Room Master Bedroom OUTBUILDING 4 Down Morning Room 28'10 (8.79) into bay 29' (8.84) into bay Bedroom 7 Up x 18'3 (5.56) max x 18' (5.49) max 13'4 (4.06) Down HaybarnStable Lift Lift Family Room x 8'2 (2.49) Workshop 11'2 (3.40) Up Up Up Up Lift Games Room Up 20'2 (6.15) max 47'1 (14.36) x 11'1 (3.38) Down 20'9 (6.32) max x 16'11 (5.16) min x 28'9 (8.76) Home Office Bedroom 8 Down Bedroom 12 Lift Access x 13'3 (4.04) max Store to Eaves 14'8 (4.47) 18'7 (5.66) max 17'1 (5.21) min x 9'10 (3.00) Hallway Inner x 8'6 (2.59) max x 16'11 (5.16) max Dressing Room OUTBUILDING 5 Store Hallway Study 19'10 (6.05) into bay 20' (6.10) into bay Down Library Bedroom 9 x 14'5 (4.39) max x 14'6 (4.42) max Hallway 17'2 (5.23) x 14'4 (4.37) 8'3 (2.51) max x 8'4 (2.54) Store Boiler Room Boot Dressing 11'8 (3.56) 10' (3.05) Room Room Access to Eaves x 7'9 (2.36) x 10'1 (2.07) 12'1 (3.68) Down x 8'1 (2.46) Dressing Reception Hall Room Cinema Room / 23'10 (7.26) into bay Up Void SECOND FLOOR OUTBUILDING 1 OUTBUILDING 2 Gym x 15'7 (4.75) max Drawing Room SECOND FLOOR OUTBUILDINGS 21'7 (6.58) max Dining Room 27'5 (8.36) into bay Conservatory x 15' (4.57) max 27'10 (8.49) into bay x 17'1 (5.21) max Bedroom 3 17'3 (5.26) into bay APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 12744 SQ FT 1183.9 SQ METRES (EXCLUDES OUTBUILDINGS / GARAGE / VOID) x 17' (5.18) max Bedroom 2 Landing 19'3 (5.87) into bay x 15'9 (4.80) max 18' (5.49) into bay x 16'11 (5.16) max x 16'4 (4.98) max

LOWER GROUND FLOOR 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 GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR 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. LOWER GROUND FLOOR GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR Stable Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2019 Produced for Michael Graham REF : 524899 11'2 (3.40) WIW Stable WIW x 11'1 (3.38) 11'2 (3.40) Bedroom 11 Bedroom 10 x 11'1 (3.38) 15'7 (4.75) 17'10 (5.44) max x 14'7 (4.45) x 16'8 (5.08) max Double Garage 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 misstate- 29' (8.84) OUTBUILDING 3 ment. 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 x 22' (6.71) OUTBUILDING 4 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.

Down HaybarnStable Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2018 | Produced for Michael Graham | Ref: 524899 Workshop 11'2 (3.40) 47'1 (14.36) x 11'1 (3.38) x 28'9 (8.76) Home Office Bedroom 12 Lift Access 17'1 (5.21) min to Eaves 14'8 (4.47) x 16'11 (5.16) max x 9'10 (3.00) OUTBUILDING 5

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Store Boiler Room Dressing 11'8 (3.56) 10' (3.05) Room Access to Eaves x 7'9 (2.36) x 10'1 (2.07)

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APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 12744 SQ FT 1183.9 SQ METRES (EXCLUDES OUTBUILDINGS / GARAGE / VOID)

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 2019 Produced for Michael Graham REF : 524899 Within easy reach... Milton Ernest

Bedford Railway Station: 4 miles Bedford Town Centre: 5 miles : 26 miles Local amenities in Milton Ernest include a lower school, : 30 miles a garden centre, hotel/public house/restaurant, a church : 58 miles and a village hall. It is approximately 5 miles from Bedford town centre which has the Trust schools and a railway station with services to St. Pancras International 38 Bedford: London St. Pancras (38 minutes) minutes. Northampton: London Euston (46 minutes)

Luton Airport: 34 miles Stanstead Airport: 57 miles Heathrow Airport: 65 miles Gatwick Airport: 96 miles

A6: 0.5 miles A1 (A421) : 12 miles M1 (junction 13): 15 miles

Sharnbrook Academy: 4.5 miles Bedford Schools: 5 miles

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Bedford and Country Golf Club: 3.5 milesNew icons Palmer Race Track: 4.5 miles Draw WoburnBed ForestSofa Centre Parks:Bath 16.5 milesSwimming Pool Gym Grafham Water: 19 miles Newmarket Racecourses: 45 miles

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Location Motorway Train Station Airport DIRECTIONS From Bedford town centre take the A6 north, via the Way and, before reaching the village, The Grange is on the right hand side, with a sign on the verge clearly indicating its location. Proceed along a single track carriageway to the impressive pillared entrance to the house.

SERVICES The property is supplied with mains water, electricity and gas.

LOCAL AUTHORITY / COUNCIL TAX BAND / ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING The property lies within the local authority of and is in Council Tax band H. The energy efficiency rating is band D.

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 To arrange a viewing please contact: at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Michael Graham Bedford Office | Phone:01234 220000 | Email: [email protected] michaelgraham.co.uk Knight Frank - Jamie Robson | Phone: +4420 7861 1549 | Email: [email protected] knightfrank.com

Michael Graham Estate Agents Limited has not tested apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order. @MG_Living /MGliving @MichaelGraham_Living The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. michaelgraham.co.uk