Property description
Burnham House is an imposing period home located in the very sought after village of Toddington which has schools rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted, great facilities and excellent transport links by road, rail and air. The village is centred around the attractive village green, duck pond, shops and Norman Church. ** A bypass is currently under construction and is due for completion in 2017 - this will hugely enhance the village of Toddington **The present owners have done much to improve Burnham House and the substantial accommodation really lends itself to family living. Many of the rooms have a dual aspect which allows plenty of natural light. Built circa 1881, this Victorian home still has retained its character appeal alongside provision for comfortable modern living. EPC rating is E. There is no upper chain and we highly recommend an early viewing - call the team at Local Agent Network on 01525 876600.
Reception Hall
Double glazed entrance door and double glazed window to the front. The traditional glazed fanlight above the main door has been double glazed and is etched with the name of the house. Ceramic tiled flooring. A wooden balustrade, two quarter turn staircase rises to the first floor landing and is finished with a new carpet runner and brass stair rods. Large under stairs storage cupboard. Wall mounted coat hooks. Radiator with decorative cover and shelf, coved and textured ceiling.
Cloakroom
Obscured double glazed window to front. High level WC, wash basin, ceramic tiled flooring, half tiled walls, radiator, wall mounted coat hooks and fuse cupboard.
Drawing Room - 27' 10'' x 14' 5'' (8.48m x 4.39m)
This very spacious drawing room was formerly 2 rooms and now enjoys a dual aspect with twin double glazed sash windows to the garden side elevation and double doors leading out to the rear terrace. The open fireplace has an attractive mahogany surround and marble hearth. There is coving to the textured ceiling and 2 radiators. The oak floor features a traditional carpet panel with brass edging.
Sitting Room - 16' 2'' into the bay x 14' 5'' (4.92m x 4.39m)
Dual aspect with a double glazed sash window to the side elevation and a walk in box bay window again with double glazed sash panels and bespoke shutters fitted. A custom-built window seat provides useful storage. There is a feature fireplace with a surround having a marble inset and hearth. Two open bookcases flank the chimney breast, one side having lower level cupboards. The parquet floor has a feature carpet panel with brass edging. Coving to the textured ceiling.
Dining Area - 14' 5'' x 13' 5'' (4.39m x 4.09m)
Double glazed sash window to the side elevation. Fitted carpet, radiator in a decorative cover, coved and textured ceiling, double cupboard housing the wall mounted gas fired boiler serving the central heating and domestic hot water. Door to the pantry. The dining room opens to the kitchen.
Kitchen - 14' 5'' x 11' 7'' (4.39m x 3.53m)
Dual aspect with double glazed casement windows to the rear and side elevations together with a part glazed door leading out to the side. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of handcrafted floor and wall cabinets finished with birch work tops - these incorporate the one and a half bowl white ceramic sink unit. There is a dual oven Rangemaster stove, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, space for a fridge/freezer. Radiator, textured ceiling. Ceramic tiled flooring.
Pantry - 2.64m (8'8\") x 1.37m (4'6\")
Double glazed window to side. Shelving, ceramic tiled flooring.
First floor
Landing
With a newly fitted carpet, floor to ceiling storage cupboard, double glazed sash window to the side elevation, coving to the textured ceiling, access to the loft space.
Master Bedroom - 17' 1'' x 12' 8'' (5.20m x 3.86m)
Dual aspect with double glazed sash windows facing to the side and rear elevations. Newly carpeted. Bedroom furniture includes a double and triple fitted wardrobe and a vanity top with drawer unit. Radiator, coving to the textured ceiling.
En-suite
Obscured double glazed window to the rear elevation. The white suite comprises of a panelled bath, low level wc., and wash basin. Vinyl flooring, wall tiling, radiator, floor to ceiling storage cupboard, textured ceiling.
Bedroom 2 - 14' 7'' x 13' 0'' (4.44m x 3.96m)
Dual aspect with double glazed sash windows facing to the front and side elevations and fitted with bespoke shutters. Coving to the textured ceiling, radiator. There is a custom-built vanity area with cupboards above and below, shelving and a countertop wash basin with pedestal tap, fitted triple wardrobe and further shelving area with desk/dressing able as well as matching bedside shelves. Exposed wooden floor boards.
Bedroom 3 - 14' 5'' x 10' 8'' (4.39m x 3.25m)
Dual aspect with double glazed sash windows to the front and side elevations and fitted with bespoke shutters. Newly carpeted, radiator, coving to the ceiling, triple wardrobe.
Bedroom 4 - 13' 0'' max x 9' 8'' (3.96m x 2.94m)
With a double glazed sash window to the side elevation, coving to the textured ceiling, radiator, newly carpeted. Leading to
Dressing room/office - 6' 10'' x 4' 5'' (2.08m x 1.35m)
With a double glazed casement window to the side elevation, shelving and newly fitted carpet.
Bathroom - 11' 2'' x 9' 5'' (3.40m x 2.87m)
With an obscured double glazed sash window to the side elevation. The white suite comprises a panelled bath, wash basin and low level wc. A corner shower enclosure has an electric shower. There is a heated towel rail, wall tiling, shelving and a deep cupboard.
Externally
To the front
Burnham House has wrought-iron railings enclosing the low maintenance front garden which has been planted with flowers & shrubs. A pedestrian gate and stone flagged path leads to the main entrance door. The gravelled driveway provides good parking facilities to the front of Burnham House. The section of the driveway leading to the rear of the property and the garage is shared in part giving access to Stable Cottage at the rear.
Double Garage
Double width with twin up and over doors. There are good storage facilities, power and light connected and a door leading into the rear garden..
To the rear & side
The walled garden is divided into three 'rooms' each with their own character. There is a paved terrace to the rear giving access to the drawing room and kitchen - this area is ideal for entertaining and is very private. Gated access then leads to one side of the property which has a pathway, planting beds and a metal arch with climber. The main garden for the property is to the side, is currently laid out as a formal garden with sculpted lawn, a gravelled patio, extensive herbaceous planting with trees, and a gate leading out to the garage driveway.
General
Since the present owners purchased Burnham House in 2001, they have carried out an extensive refurbishment plan. They have replaced the roof, installed a new central heating system, built the double garage, replaced the windows and external doors, re-carpeted the whole house, employed local carpenters to restore and build bespoke fittings, repainted the exterior, had solar panels fitted to boost the hot water system and recently installed a 'Positive input ventilation system'.
Property Features :
- Substantial detached residence
- Located in the highly sought after village of Toddington
- Victorian period - built in 1881
- Many modern conveniences
- 27´ drawing room