Toddington, LU5 6HH

A SUBSTANTIAL VICTORIAN DETACHED HOUSE ENJOYING A RURAL LOCATION WITH STUNNING OPEN VIEWS OVER THE SURROUNDING COUNTRYSIDE. THE PROPERTY Happyland Farm is an attractive former farmhouse built in 1890 with later additions and benefitting from an extremely private and secluded rural location with amazing views. This spacious family home provides well-proportioned five bedroom family accommodation all set in approximately 3.3 acres comprising formal gardens and paddocks, in addition there is an annexe, a triple garage plus outbuildings. Happyland Farm represents and ideal opportunity for a purchaser wanting seclusion and privacy in a countryside setting. GROUND FLOOR The property is entered through an open brick arched porch with half-glazed front door leading to the entrance hall where a staircase rises to the first floor. There is an understairs cupboard, tiled flooring and a walk-in store cupboard. The cloakroom is fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC and a wash basin, it has a tiled floor. The family room is dual aspect with windows to the front and side with a feature fireplace with log burner inset on a flagstone hearth. There is fitted shelving and cupboards to one side of the fireplace. The sitting room is a spacious dual aspect room with a feature open fireplace, it has windows to the side and rear plus a door leading out to the garden. The kitchen is extensively fitted with floor mounted cupboards together with granite work surfaces. An island provides additional storage and has a granite work surface over. Built-in appliances include a De Dietrich electric oven, an AEG induction hob, an electric Aga and an AEG microwave. A large opening leads to the dining room which is fitted with a range of floor cupboards plus 1½ single bowl, single drainer ceramic sink. There are timber work surfaces, a window to the front, double doors open to outside, tiled flooring, built-in dishwasher plus a built-in fridge and freezer, part-glazed doors open to an absolutely stunning Orangery – this superb reception room has a large lantern ceiling flooding the room with light and it enjoys views over the gardens and terrace. There are three sets of double doors to outside, tiled flooring, fitted cupboards and a Parkray wood burning stove. The utility room is fitted with floor and wall mounted cupboards and has both granite and timber worktops, there is plumbing for a washing machine. The rear hall has storage cupboards, coat hanging space plus the electric central heating boiler which serves radiators central heating throughout and provides the domestic hot water. The study has double doors to both the sitting room and Orangery and a window overlooks the rear garden. FIRST FLOOR The landing has a window to the front. Bedroom one has a walk-in dressing room, a window to the rear with superb open views, a door to an eaves cupboard and its ensuite bathroom is fitted with a white suite comprising stand-alone bath, shower cubicle, bidet, low level WC and twin wash basins with cupboards underneath, there is a window to the rear. Bedroom two has a window to the front and a large opening to a dressing room with a range of built-in wardrobes. It has a window to the front and a door to an ensuite bathroom with a white suite comprising bath, shower cubicle and wash basin set into a granite work surface with cupboards underneath and a low level WC, tiled floor and a window to the rear. Bedroom three has a window to the front, fitted wardrobes, chest of drawers and original cast iron fireplace. Bedroom four has a window to the side, fitted double wardrobes and original cast iron fireplace. Bedroom four has a window to the side, fitted cupboards with latter leading to bed area over. Bedroom 5 has a window to the side, fitted cupboards and a ladder to a mezzanine bed area. The family bathroom has a white suite comprising large bath, shower cubicle, low level WC and a wash basin with cupboards underneath. There is a Velux roof window and tiled flooring. OUTSIDE The plot in total extend to approximately 3.3 acres. The property is approached by a long track and the driveway sweeps to the front of the house where there is parking and turning space for numerous cars, there is a large duck pond. Also at the front is a post and rail enclosed grass paddock plus an additional paddock enclosed with mature hedging. There are flower beds and mature trees together with established hedging. There is a triple garage connected with power and light with and adjoining pony stable and hayloft. There is a shed, and a further paddock with post and rail fencing and hedging to the boundary. There is also an Annex which has an open-plan sitting room/kitchen, a double-glazed, double doors to the front plus two Velux roof windows. The kitchen area is fitted with floor cupboards and has a single bowl, single drainer stainless steel sink. The bedroom has a window to the rear plus a door to the rear and there is a cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine and housing the Calor gas fired central heating boiler. Its shower room is fitted with a white suite comprising shower cubicle, low level WC and a wash basin with cupboard underneath, there is a Velux roof window. The garden continues at the side and rear and are extremely private, laid mainly to grass and stocked with numerous trees including fruit trees. There is a gravelled area with raised beds. On the west side of the property there is an enclosed paved terrace which is enclosed with beech hedging and trees. The rear garden is enclosed with mature hedging, is laid mainly to lawn and there is a further pond, fruit trees and a greenhouse. On the eastern side of the property is an impressive, substantial and superb paved terrace area with pergola and raised flower beds. We understand there is potential to rent an attached further two acres subject to an agreement with the local farmer. LOCATION The village of Toddington lies on the edge of the Chiltern countryside providing easy access to country walks. There is an array of independent shops and cafes. The village has an active community with a village hall, a 13th century church and a library. There is a primary and a middle school in the village itself, with an upper school in Harlington with a bus service, while the Harpur Trust schools are in Bedford (19 miles) with a school bus service from the village. For commuters Toddington boasts easy access to main routes to London and the North - the M1 Junction 12 and Harlington railway station are both within 2 and 3 miles respectively. PROPERTY INFORMATION Services: Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage to a septic tank. An electric boiler serves radiator central heating. Local Authority: Central Bedfordshire Council. Tel: 0300 300 8000 Outgoings: Council Tax Band “G” Tenure: Freehold. EPC Rating: “D” Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the sole agents Jackson-Stops. 1 Market Place, Woburn, MK17 9PZ. Tel - 01525 290 641