4 bed detached house for sale

The Martins Drive, Linslade LU7

M & M Properties are delighted to present for the first time since it was built and with no upper chain, this impressive detached family residence with mooring rights positioned on one of, if not the largest plot along The Martins Drive, a serene and picturesque, highly sought after canalside non-through road within Linslade.

This particular house stands prominently set back down the peaceful tree lined road with views directly overlooking the Grand Union canal to the front aswell as benefitting greatly from an extremely private woodland garden beautifully laid out on a generous corner plot with vast potential to increase the already expansive footprint of the property if desired.

This property is a truly rare opportunity to acquire such a remarkable family home in one of the most sought after locations in Linslade.

Location

The Martins Drive is a peaceful, historic and sought after tree lined non-through road, situated on the doorstep of the Grand Union canal and the River Ouzel providing picturesque views and scenic woodlands all around creating a high degree of privacy. Linslade itself situated on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, straddles the borders of Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. Once part of Buckinghamshire, it became part of Bedfordshire following boundary changes in 1965.

The residential fabric of Linslade is diverse, catering to various lifestyles. From cozy apartments to expansive family homes, including bungalows and sheltered housing for seniors, there's a housing option for everyone. The area boasts an abundance of green spaces, such as the serene Mentmore Memorial Park, the scenic Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, and the inviting Linslade Woods, offering residents ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Linslade is renowned for its esteemed educational institutions. Lower schools like Linslade Lower, Greenleas, and Southcott Lower lay a strong foundation for young learners, while Leighton Middle School and Cedars Upper School offer comprehensive secondary education, ensuring a well-rounded academic experience for families in the area.

One of Linslade's main draws is its excellent transportation network. The mainline railway station provides swift connections to London Euston in under 35 minutes, while easy access to commuter roads like the A5, A421, A4146, and the M1 facilitates convenient travel. Furthermore, Linslade boasts a vibrant array of local amenities, including charming cafes, delectable restaurants, convenient newsagents, and inviting coffee shops. This blend of modern convenience and small-town charm makes Linslade an idyllic and highly coveted place to call home.

Accommodation

The property comes with highly spacious rooms throughout, with the accommodation all being uniquely split over four floors to create a cleverly laid out design. The property is accessed through the central front door into the entrance hallway with a downstairs WC and leading into an expansive 18ft dining area, which also has sliding doors leading out to the front patio seating area with views that overlook the woodland scenery.

There is an inner hall with access into the kitchen/breakfast room on the left, aswell as steps that go down to the sub level living area on the right, which again is very spacious at over 18ft. This room is perfectly suited for a cosy separate space for families to retire in the evenings aswell as being versatile enough to be used in a variety of ways to suit any needs like working from home, dining space set up, additional bedroom etc. Stairs rise up further from the inner hall to a large family / additional sitting room at the back which has sliding doors leading out into the rear garden and again offers flexibility to be used however the next owners choose.

Rising up further to the top floor there is a spacious landing area that connects to all four bedrooms, aswell as into the family bathroom and has a handy airing cupboard for storage. All of the bedrooms can fit double beds comfortably and are well proportioned in size. The master bedroom is particularly impressive as it has an en-suite shower room, fitted wardrobes and a walk on balcony where you can enjoy views directly overlooking the Grand Union canal and woodlands at the front.

Exterior & Gardens

The property rests on a very generous sized plot with very well maintained mature gardens all around. To the front is the driveway, aswell as a lawned front garden with border plants, steps leading to the front patio seating area aswell as a stunning redwood tree.

There is side access from the patio leading into the rear garden where you will find complete privacy and secludedness, with the feeling of being in the woods. The rear garden is tiered over multiple levels, beautifully presented with a range of lawned areas, hedging, plants and scenic trees aswell as a paved patio area for seating. Additionally there is an outside sauna.

At the side of the property is a private outside sun terrace which comes shielded by tall bushes, perfectly suited for al fresco dining, and entertaining guests in the summer. Steps then fall down from here back to the front where there is further sloped gardens to the left. The side of the property offers the huge potential for adding extension (subject to planning approvals) to create further living space if required.

Parking

There is plenty of parking available for the property on the block paved driveway to the front and also within the garage if required. The garage comes with full power and light connections, accessed through an electric roller door to the front.

Mooring

The property comes with mooring rights for a barge / boat at the towpath along the grand union canal to the front of the property.

Utilities Connected

The property has mains water and sewerage connections. The property is heated by way of mains gas to radiator powered by the boiler. There is mains electricity connected.