* Freehold
* Over 2800 square feet on half an acre
* Oil fired heating/boiler less than a year old
* St Neots Railway Station: 7. 5 miles / Bedford: 10 miles
* Driveway parking for at least 4 cars, garage (loft with ladder), and cart lodge
* Super garden with seating areas, 2 sheds and copse
**Modern home sitting in its beautiful country setting
**
Just over 10 years old but perfectly at home in the historic North
Bedfordshire village of Little Staughton, with magnificent views over lovely
countryside, and a super garden complete with rotating pod. Over 2800 square
feet on a half - an - acre plot, including 4 double bedrooms, lovely study for
working from home, garage, cart lodge, and ample parking, No. 1 The Barns is a
delightful family home approached via a gravelled drive shared with just one
other hugely attractive home built in similar style - beautiful brickwork,
weather boarding and contrasting tile and slate roofs wholly in - keeping with
the rural heritage of the village.
For a small village, Little Staughton has played a significant role in the
Country’s history, with its former RAF airfield operating in both World Wars
and a moat and earthworks marking the site of its 13th century castle. And
what a lovely village it is, with the village hall, the 15th century Church of
All Saints, and the Crown Pub adding so much to the friendly community. And,
if you do need to travel, the village is within easy reach of the A1 and just
a few miles from the shops and railway stations of St Neots and the County
town, fast trains to London and elsewhere, and the renowned Harpur Trust
private schools. Kimbolton School is just 10 minutes away, while the lovely
little Kymbrook Primary is just a couple of miles down the road! And what
could be nicer than an early morning stroll to the farm shop with the dog to
pick up the paper, fresh bread and in - season locally grown veg. – they cater
for him too.
**About the property
**
Three beautiful silver birch trees set in the front lawn welcome you to The
Barns, which lie well back from the country lane through double 5 - bar gates. A
gravel parking area keeps parked cars away from the house, while you can still
drive through to load and unload, or for access to the garage and cart lodge.
Everything has been considered.
Attractive brick paviers lead through the cart lodge to the utility room as
well as to the glazed front doors, through which light floods into the hall.
As soon as you step onto the oak floor, the feeling of space and light is
palpable. Glance up past the galleried landing, the beautiful glass chandelier
lighting up the vaulted ceiling and magnificent timberwork. What an entrance!
And what a lovely dining room, open to the hall and on to the garden room for
relaxing with after - dinner coffee, or during the day with full view of the
garden. Imagine happy family gatherings around the breakfast table in the
kitchen and plucking a bottle from the island wine rack to enjoy a pre - dinner
drink while chatting to the cook. So much space, no - one getting under each
other’s feet.
Try walking into the sitting room without saying ‘wow’ – imagine how cosy it
is in front of the beautiful inglenook fireplace, logs ablaze in the top of
the range woodburner. Imagine the bifold doors open to the terrace in warmer
times, summer garden party in full swing. Superb!
Upstairs, stylish bathrooms, immaculate as if brand new, and bedrooms with
real character and built - in wardrobes with similar chunky wooden doors to
those throughout the house - all demand to be seen. How nice to throw back the
curtains to glorious views over the garden and countryside beyond.
And what a garden it is. Ideal for everything from children’s play to serious
gardening, from outdoor dining to relaxing in the sun, as well as watching the
glorious sunsets that follow over a glass of wine. Different seating areas
make the most of all conditions. Sit with friends in the garden pod turned to
whichever direction suits you. There’s no doubt, the pod makes quite a
statement.
Distinct sections of the garden allow for allyear interest. A display area for
pots is set off by jasmine and pyracantha climbers. A huge lawn will be loved
by budding footballers determined to spoil the manicured look of monthly Green
Thumb maintenance - with lovely maturing olive, photinia and dogwood trees as
goalposts too. Spring and summer shrubbery enhance privacy, yet there’s plenty
of scope to add your stamp to a still - maturing garden.
Yew hedging separates the main lawn from another lovely seating area, and
onward to a little copse, including silver birch, fir trees and horse
chestnut, ready to spring into life with a beautiful carpet of woodland
flowers. Such an exciting area for children, with only fields beyond.
And you could even make a children’s playroom above the garage. This super
family home has everything.

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