Summary - 28 NORTHWOOD END ROAD HAYNES BEDFORD MK45 3QB
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Historic 3-bed cottage on half an acre with stunning gardens and versatile outbuilding.
Grade II listed 16th-century thatched cottage, circa 2,480 sq ft
A rare, characterful 3-bedroom thatched cottage set on about half an acre, Pilgrim’s Cottage combines historic charm with generous living space (circa 2,480 sq ft). The house has been meticulously maintained and offers distinctive period features—vaulted timbered bedrooms, inglenook fireplaces and a large, well-equipped kitchen with a Lacanche range and Miele appliances. The gardens are a principal asset: multiple planted areas, an impressive greenhouse, kitchen garden, wildlife pond and a substantial garden building currently used as an office.
This Grade II listed property is ideal for buyers seeking a special family home in a peaceful village setting with easy access to Bedford, Luton Airport and rail links to London. Local primary and secondary schools are nearby, and village amenities include a shop and 17th-century pub. The plot and outbuildings offer genuine potential for supplementary guest accommodation or flexible workspace, subject to listed-building and planning consents.
Buyers should note the material constraints and ongoing ownership responsibilities that come with a 16th-century listed cottage. Listed status will restrict alterations and require specialist repairs; the thatch was redone in 2011 so future re-thatching and maintenance should be budgeted for. Broadband speeds are slow and mobile signal average — important for those who work from home — and council tax is described as quite expensive. The sale is chain-free, making a timely move more straightforward.
Overall, this is a high-appeal property for families or buyers seeking countryside character with extensive, beautifully planted grounds. It rewards those who appreciate architectural history and horticulture, and who are comfortable managing the responsibilities and consent processes tied to a listed home.
5 bedroom detached house for sale in High Street, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 — £875,000 • 5 bed • 2 bath • 3000 ft²
4 bedroom detached house for sale in North End, Bletsoe, Bedfordshire, MK44 — £1,050,000 • 4 bed • 3 bath • 3828 ft²
3 bedroom detached house for sale in High Street, Pulloxhill, Bedfordshire, MK45 — £425,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 1588 ft²
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in The Square, Waresley, Sandy, SG19 — £500,000 • 3 bed • 2 bath • 923 ft²
3 bedroom detached house for sale in West End, Haynes, Bedfordshire, MK45 — £695,000 • 3 bed • 3 bath • 1755 ft²
3 bedroom cottage for sale in West End Road, Silsoe, MK45 — £550,000 • 3 bed • 2 bath • 1389 ft²
