Summary - 49 MAIN ROAD BIDDENHAM BEDFORD MK40 4BD
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Charming village home with authentic character and usable outbuilding.
- Grade II listed 17th-century stone cottage with original features
- Thatched roof fully renewed in 2020
- Fitted oak kitchen with vaulted ceiling
- Refitted ground-floor contemporary shower room
- Two double bedrooms plus attic study/hobbies room
- Gravel driveway parking and landscaped gardens
- Central barn/outbuilding owned by the property; shared access path
- Listed status restricts alterations and may increase maintenance costs
A picturesque Grade II listed 17th-century semi-detached cottage set in the heart of the village, this home combines authentic period character with practical updates. The thatched roof was fully renewed in 2020 and many original features remain, including exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace and ledge-and-brace doors. Living space includes a vaulted oak kitchen, sitting/dining room and a refitted ground-floor shower room.
The first floor houses two double bedrooms (one used as a dressing room with fitted wardrobes) and an attic room above providing a study or hobbies space. Outside, a gravel driveway offers off-street parking and the decent, landscaped gardens include a stone/brick/featherboard outbuilding used as workshop and garden store. The outbuilding is the central of three barns and is owned by this property.
Practical considerations are clear: the Grade II listing will restrict alterations and require listed-consent procedures for works, which may affect modernisation plans and ongoing maintenance. Access to the outbuildings is via a shared pathway or an adjacent route, which should be noted for access arrangements.
Well placed for village amenities and highly rated schools, this cottage will suit buyers seeking character, a village lifestyle and manageable outdoor space. It is less suitable for those requiring large modern living areas or unrestricted renovation potential because of its listed status and period construction.
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