This Grade II listed cottage is set on an expansive 2.5-acre plot, offering considerable renovation and investment potential. With planning permission already in place, you have the opportunity to transform this charming property into a spacious contemporary residence. The approved plans outline the conversion of the existing cottage and adjoining barns into a striking four or five-bedroom home featuring four reception areas. The envisioned design includes featherboard clad elevations, clay-tiled roofing, and extensive aluminium-framed glazing that captures sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.
The current living space of approximately 1,032 sq. ft. consists of a dual-aspect sitting/dining room with an inglenook fireplace, a cozy study or snug, a fitted kitchen, and three bedrooms located on the first floor. This existing layout provides a solid foundation for modernization while allowing for personal touches throughout.
Nestled away from the road, the property benefits from privacy thanks to its mature hedgerows at the front, creating a peaceful setting. Access is via classic timber five-bar gates leading onto a driveway that offers ample parking space along with direct routes to paddocks, stables, and hay barn facilities.
The grounds feature well-maintained formal gardens and paddocks enclosed by newly installed post-and-rail fencing. Timber gates provide seamless access between these areas and the accompanying stables and hay barn. Additionally, there’s an orchard at the rear stocked with various mature fruit trees—an inviting aspect for those with gardening ambitions or aspirations of self-sufficiency.
Thurleigh is a quaint village in North Bedfordshire that boasts local amenities such as a church, village hall, and sports club. It is home to its own primary school while also being part of the Sharnbrook Academy catchment area for secondary education. Access to larger towns is convenient; the A6 at Milton Ernest is just three miles away, while Bedford's train station—offering services to St. Pancras—is eight miles distant. Notably, prestigious schools including those under The Harpur Trust and Kimbolton School are within reasonable reach.
For equestrian enthusiasts, The College Equestrian Centre at Keysoe is just five miles from your doorstep, complemented by proximity to Thurleigh Equestrian Centre only two miles away. This property's blend of character features and expansion possibilities presents an ideal canvas for visionaries looking to invest in their future while embracing countryside living in a community-oriented location.
