* Freehold
* Annexe
* No onward Chain
* Open Plan Kitchen
* Double Garage
* Off Street Parking
* Character Features
The original part of the cottage dates to the 17th century and boasts charming
features including exposed beams, timbers, and brickwork.
In 2017, the owners made significant improvements, including adding a
contemporary open - plan kitchen/breakfast/family room. The property now offers
approximately 2, 700 sq. Ft. Of ample living space.
Ground Floor
As you enter through the front door of Thatchwell Cottage, you are greeted
with one of two staircases which lead to four dual - aspect bedrooms. The
entrance hall offers access to the dining room and large internal hallway
which has an exposed brick floor and offers a snug area that is currently
being used as a home cinema.
The internal hall also provides access to the large open - plan Kitchen and
breakfast/family room. The kitchen is equipped with modern conveniences,
including flush high gloss units, Quartz work surfaces, and integrated
appliances such as dual ovens, a gas hob, and a Villeroy and Boch double sink
with boiler tap. It also has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed ironwork and
Velux windows allowing ample light to flood the room. There is also a walk - in
pantry with additional storage and plumbing for appliances. One of the main
features of this room is the bi - fold doors connecting to the garden terrace,
creating a great space for socialising.
The dining room offers an abundance of character features, including an
inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, and hardwood flooring. It is dual - aspect
with views over the front and rear gardens, there is also access to the
sitting room.
The triple - aspect sitting room also has an inglenook fireplace with a log -
burning stove, stairs leading to the second floor and access to a study which
has exposed brick flooring and French doors to the rear courtyard.
First Floor
The master bedroom is in the centre of the property with dual aspect windows,
fitted wardrobes and access to a Jack and Jill bathroom. Bedroom two has double
doors opening onto a balcony that overlooks the garden. It shares a bathroom
with bedroom three.
Bedroom three can be accessed by either staircase allowing it to be shut off
from the master, providing privacy for all bedrooms. This is a rare feature in
period properties such as Thatchwell Cottage.
The fourth bedroom is located at the opposite end of the property and has
access to the family bathroom. All of the bedrooms benefit from built - in
wardrobes and storage space.
There are three bathrooms on the first floor that have all been updated in
recent years. The main bathroom can be utilised as an ensuite to the master or
shared with bedroom three.
Gardens and Grounds
The cottage's gardens are a standout feature, offering high screening and
privacy. There are two separate driveways—one located to the front of the
cottage and the other to the rear which provides access to a double garage
with power, two up - and - over doors, and a side door.
From the garage, steps lead to the self - contained annexe, which has its own
council tax in band A. The annexe features a dual - aspect
kitchen/dining/sitting room, a double bedroom, and a shower room.
The rear garden is particularly impressive, enclosed by a combination of high
hedgerows, trees, and close - boarded fencing. It includes a cobbled seating
area, a paved terrace with well - stocked borders, a lawn area, an ornamental
fishpond, a brick and timber - framed summerhouse, a garden shed, and a log
store.
**Location**
Maulden village itself offers a church, a shop, two outstanding pubs, and a
lower school in the catchment for Redborne Upper School. The area provides
opportunities for scenic walks, including the Greensand Ridge Walk. Amenities
and additional schooling options can be found in Flitwick (3 miles) or the
Georgian market town of Ampthill with a popular Waitrose supermarket and an
excellent selection of coffee shops(2 miles). For commuters, Flitwick station
offers services to St. Pancras in around 48 minutes, and the property is also
within a 20 - minute drive from the M1 and A1 motorways. The Property also
benefits from being just a short distance from the Bedford Harpur Trust
schools.

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