Summary - 2 GRAVEL PIT ROAD FLITWICK BEDFORD MK45 1JX
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Character-filled home close to station and town amenities.
Grade II listed cottage with original exposed timbers and inglenook fireplace
Thatched roof — specialist maintenance, insurance and fire-safety implications
Three bedrooms, one family bathroom; about 1,124 sq ft total space
EPC rating D — energy upgrades likely to improve running costs
Enclosed rear garden and off-street parking beyond the plot
Approximately 0.5 miles to Flitwick mainline station — commuter-friendly
Listed status will restrict alterations and complicate repairs
Council tax above average — ongoing local taxation cost
Step inside a quintessential English home on Gravel Pit Road. This Grade II listed thatched property retains original exposed timbers and an impressive inglenook fireplace, giving the ground floor a warm, characterful centrepiece. Dual-aspect dining and a living area open to a kitchen/breakfast room, offering flexible social spaces for family life.
The layout provides three bedrooms and a first-floor family bathroom across approximately 1,124 sq ft. A private, enclosed rear garden and off-street parking beyond the plot add practical outdoor space and convenience. The location is a short walk to Flitwick town centre and the mainline station (about 0.5 miles), useful for commuters.
Important practical points: the listed status will restrict certain alterations and can complicate repairs. The thatched roof requires specialist maintenance and may affect insurance and fire-safety requirements. The property currently has an EPC rating of D and council tax at an above-average band, which are material running-cost considerations.
For families seeking long-term character and location, the house offers immediate charm and scope to improve efficiency and layout where permitted. Buyers should factor in conservation constraints and ongoing maintenance costs when considering renovation or modernisation.
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