* Grade ll Listed - Traditional Thatched Cottage
* Kitchen Dining Room, Reception Room
* 2 (Connecting) Bedrooms
* Rural Location
* Good End Of Terrace - Garden Plot
* Freehold
* No Onward Chain
* Ideal first time buyer house in the country
* Grade ll Listed - Traditional Thatched Cottage
* Kitchen Dining Room, Reception Room
* 2 (Connecting) Bedrooms
* Semi - Rural Location
* Good End Of Terrace Garden Plot
* Freehold
A rare opportunity to acquire and add value, this characterful Thatched
Cottage. This Grade II listed property stands on Mill Road on a plot of
approximately *0. 10 Acres. This heritage property of traditional timber frame
construction has rough cast render, and exposed brick extension under a
thatched roof. Believed to have been built circa 1800. The property is
arranged over two floors, with an estimated total floor area of approximately
640 sq. ft (59. 48 sq. m) Accommodation comprises of lounge, kitchen with pantry
and dishwasher space, utility space including connections for washing machine
and tumble dryer, living room, dining room, lean - to/sun lounge, downstairs
bathroom with two bedrooms to the first floor, the second leading off the
first. The property benefits from many original character features including
exposed beams.
Outside
The property includes a side and rear private garden, the side element offers
excellent off - road parking to a gated driveway. The property enjoys an
extensively laid to lawn garden with mature tree and picket fencing and post
and rail to the boundary and double width gated access to Mill Road, with a
gravel stone driveway accommodating multi - vehicular parking. While in need of
full renovation, this characterful 1/2 - bedroom cottage offers true potential
to add value.
Principal Measurements
Conservatory 11'2 x 8'8
Kitchen 14'10 x 9'0
Sitting room 10'6 x x 10'3
Bathroom 7'7 x 7'7
Bedroom 13'8 x 10'4 rhh
Adjoining Nursery Bedroom 9'9 x 9'7 rhh
Agents notes
Abbreviation rhh refers to restricted head height.
Tenure Freehold
Services
Mains Water, Mains Electricity. Drainage and foul water via septic tank which
is shared and by private arrangement.
Council Tax Band: C.
*N. B We have estimated the boundary by google earth image, using the images to identify prior hedged boundaries,
Situation
Thurleigh is a civil parish in north Bedfordshire approximately 26 miles south
of Peterborough, 24 miles west of Cambridge, 9 miles north of Bedford and 31
miles east of Northampton.
The village of Thurleigh has a church (St Peters), primary school (Thurleigh
Primary School and Nursery), village hall and the Thurleigh Sports and Social
Club. Wider services are available in Bedford, St Neots (8 miles to the east)
and Rushden (8 miles to the northwest). The A6 which runs south to Bedford and
north to Kettering can be accessed at Bletsoe (2 miles to the west). The A1
can be accessed at Chawston (7 miles to the southeast). There are two railway
stations in Bedford. Bedford station offers mainline services to Brighton via
London (Thameslink). Bedford is also on the main line between London St
Pancras. Please note distance measurements are taken using Google Maps and are
'as the crow flies.
Viewing : All viewings are strictly by appointment only through the seller's
agent, Bletsoes – Agent notes: The property has been occupied until relatively
recently as a single dwelling. Alterations and improvements would need to be
approved by the local Conservation Area Officer at Bedford Borough Council.
Maintenance to the property has been to a basic level in recent years and a
purchaser should anticipate a level of expenditure at the outset and a
reasonably high level of maintenance thereafter. If necessary a pre
application should be made to confirm that a purchaser's proposals are in
keeping with current policies, care will need to be taken on any changes to
the external elevations and materials. Whilst the present condition of the
property would lend itself to occupation it is considered that a purchaser
will wish to carry out a number of upgrading and improvement works and obtain
a structural engineer's report on the condition of the timber frame and render
prior to occupation. A report on the thatch would also prove prudent.
Due to the form of construction with thatch and timber frame this type and
style of property may not comply with some mainstream lender's lending
criteria. A full structural report may be required.
In submitting any offer for the property the purchaser should be aware and
verify the following:
Access : The property has vehicular access from Mill Road via a pair of wooden
gates to an area of standing to the side of the property. There is in addition
a rear access to the adjacent farm which will be closed off prior to
completion.
Services: Gas is not available in the area. Electricity The supply is overhead
from a telegraph pole and transformer located in the farm grounds to the rear.
A purchaser will need to establish the continuation and suitability of any
electrical supply is sufficient for their requirements and any wayleaves.
Drainage – We understand that drainage is to a septic tank in the rear garden
shared with others for which appropriate rights and maintenance arrangements
will be reserved within the sale of the property to ensure continuous
management. Water – Mains water is available via a connection to the mains
pipe adjacent to Mill Road. This, it is understood, originates directly from
the public highway. Hot Water – Hot Water is provided by an electric
pressurised hot water cylinder that will need re - commissioning. EPC It is not
believed an EPC is required as the property is Listed. Council Tax : The
property is assessed in Council Tax Band C with Bedford Borough Council, the
Local Authority under Local Authority reference 2003848.
Purchasers will need to satisfy themselves as to the condition of the property
having taken appropriate advice from structural engineers, building surveyors
and Listed Building consultants as necessary and should obtain lender's
approval in principle to the type, style and form of property prior to
submitting a formal proposal for purchase.
Money Laundering
To comply with current Money Laundering Regulations, any successful
purchaser(s) will be asked to provide proof of identity and we will therefore
need to take copies of a passport/driving licence and a recent utility bill
(not more than 3 months old). This information is required prior to solicitors
being instructed.
Measurements & Other Information
All measurements are approximate. While we endeavour to make our sales
particulars accurate and reliable, if there is a point which is of particular
importance please do contact Bletsoes who will be pleased to check the
information for you, particularly if you are contemplating travelling some
distance to view the property.

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