Summary - MALNA HOUSE, 14, THE AVENUE MK44 1QF
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Three-bedroom detached home on nearly an acre, ideal for renovation and extension (STPP)..
Plot of almost one acre with substantial expansion potential (STPP)
Approximately 1,350 sq ft living space, flexible multi-room layout
Two ground-floor living rooms, separate dining room and study/snug
Detached garage and established, well-kept mature gardens
Requires full modernisation throughout; renovation investment needed
Single family bathroom only; potential need to add facilities
Council tax described as expensive; budget for higher running costs
Local area: village setting, good road links; crime above average
Set on a plot of just under one acre, this 1959 detached house offers substantial scope for extension or full modernisation (subject to planning). The existing accommodation extends to about 1,350 sq ft and includes two large ground-floor living rooms, a separate dining room, kitchen, study/snug and three first-floor bedrooms — a flexible layout for family life or a sympathetic renovation project.
The mature gardens are a major asset: formal and informal lawns, established planting, greenhouse and a large rear expanse with room for additional buildings, landscaping or recreational space. Practical features include a detached garage, mains gas central heating and double glazing, giving a solid base while the property is upgraded.
Important negatives are straightforward: the house needs modernisation throughout and will require an investment programme to update services, finishes and décor. There is only one family bathroom, and council tax is described as expensive. The property sits in a village with above-average local crime statistics — buyers should factor this into security and insurance considerations.
Location benefits include easy road links to the A6 and A421 for access to Bedford, the A1 and M1, plus nearby state and independent schooling options. Broadband and mobile signal are average; potential buyers should commission surveys and check planning constraints before committing to major works.
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