Summary - Cross End, Thurleigh, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 MK44 2EE
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Period charm with barn-conversion consent and genuine equestrian grounds.
- Grade II listed 17th-century cottage with historic character
- Planning permission to convert barns to 2,797 sqft family home
- Stables, paddocks and direct access to bridleways (equestrian use)
- Mature orchard, formal gardens and approximately 2.5 acres
- Mixed-quality outbuildings likely need repair or modernization
- Listed status brings restrictions and may complicate works
- Slow broadband and average mobile signal; consider connectivity
- Local crime rate above average for the area
7 Cross End is a Grade II listed 17th-century cottage set within about 2.5 acres, offering a rare mix of period character, equestrian facilities and approved development potential. The existing three-bedroom cottage retains traditional red brick wings and outbuildings around a yard, while a mature orchard and formal garden provide privacy and productive outdoor space. Planning permission has been granted to convert the adjoining barns into a contemporary family home of approximately 2,797 sqft, creating a four/five-bedroom house with generous reception rooms and large glazing to capture country views.
The site already includes stables, paddocks and direct access to local bridleways, making it a genuine smallholding for horse owners or anyone seeking an active rural lifestyle. The large plot and range of ancillary buildings also appeal to buyers wanting scope to extend, create ancillary accommodation or pursue other rural uses, subject to consents.
Buyers should note that the Grade II listing will impose constraints on alterations and repairs and may complicate works and approvals. Several outbuildings are mixed in quality and will require repair or modernization; internal refurbishment of the cottage is also likely. Broadband speeds are slow and local crime statistics are above average for the area — practical considerations for working-from-home or security planning.
Overall, the property suits families or buyers seeking an equestrian smallholding with development upside: a conservation-era cottage with significant potential to be transformed into a substantial, contemporary country home while retaining historic character.
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