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New home
£679,995
5 bed detached house for sale
"The Birch" at Orcus Gardens, Shefford SG175 beds
3 receptions
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Robert Bloomfield Academy 0.4 miles
- Shefford Lower School 0.6 miles
- Arlesey 2.8 miles
- Biggleswade 4.6 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Detached garage
- Open plan kitchen with dining and family area
- Bi-fold doors opening out to rear garden
- Separate sitting room
- Downstairs cloakroom
- Convenient under stairs storage
- En-suites to bedrooms 1 and 2
- Separate utility room
- Ground floor study
- Flooring package included
107 The Birch: We'll give you £25,000 towards your deposit* + we'll include upgraded contemporary light wood effect ceramic plank floor tiles to the kitchen/diner, utility, guest WC, understairs cupboard & hallway + upgraded deep pile soft taupe carpet to the sitting room, study, stairs, landing & bedrooms + the kitchen features upgraded Elite gloss light grey handleless unit doors with white marble effect stone worktops, an undermounted sink, white glass splash back to the hob, downlights, bosch kitchen appliances: An oven, hood, gas hob, integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher & washing machine, the bathroom features mid grey Porcelanosa ceramic wall tiles with ceramic floor tiles to match, brushed steel downlights & a shower over the bath with a glazed screen + the en suite to the principal bedroom features Premium upgraded light grey wall tiles with Porcelanosa ceramic floor tiles to match & the second en suite features mosaic feature wall tiles with ceramic floor tiles to match!*This home benefits from a double width garage and space for 5 cars!
*** ready now *** must be viewed!
107 The Birch is a home with a difference. You'll notice it the moment you step through the door; the light, the layout, the sense of space in every room. From the front-facing study/dining room and centrepiece living room, to the stunning showcase kitchen with adjoining sitting area and feature bi-fold doors. With five spacious bedrooms, two en suite, the Birch is a house you'll be proud to call home.
*Not in conjunction with any other offer. Ask sales consultant for details.
Spaces marked for specific appliances in the kitchen may be designed for integrated models only. Please ask sales consultant for details. This floorplan has been produced for illustrative purposes only. Room sizes shown are between arrow points as indicated on plan. The dimensions have tolerances of + or -50mm and should not be used other than for general guidance. If specific dimensions are required, enquiries should be made to the sales consultant. The floorplans shown are not to scale. Measurements are based on the original drawings. Slight variations may occur during construction
†Home Exchange is available on selected homes only. Acceptance is at our sole discretion and not all properties are suitable. We reserve the right to refuse to agree to Home Exchange of your current home and we are under no obligation to give reasons why. Home Exchange may not be available in conjunction with any other offer and is also subject to the terms of your Reservation Agreement with us. As a guide, your current home must not be worth more than 75% of the value of your chosen Bovis home. Reservation fees may vary. For full terms and conditions please click here."
‡Smooth Move is available on selected new Bovis homes only. Acceptance is at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to refuse to agree to Smooth Move and we are under no obligation to give reasons why. We will instruct local estate agents to undertake an independent valuation and marketing advice for your current home before we make you a proposal on a marketing price for your home. The realistic sale price may be lower than an initial marketing price and is based on a sale within a specified timescale fixed by us. You have the final say at the price at which the property is marketed, but Smooth Move will not be available if the price at which you wish to market your current home is higher than we think is realistic or the timescale is too long. You must agree: 1. No party is currently negotiating to purchase your current home 2. No introduction has already been made by another party 3. Not to instruct another estate agent to sell your current home. You may need to leave a full set of keys and agree to access accompanied viewings for potential buyers with the appointed estate agents. You agree that Bovis Homes will determine which estate agent is instructed and the terms of that appointment. It is not guaranteed that a buyer will be found for your current home or that any buyer will be willing to pay the price you want. Bovis Homes may continue to market your chosen Bovis home and reserves the right to take a reservation on this home until the sale of your current home to a third party is agreed and you pay the reservation fee on your chosen Bovis home. In this case, if available, an alternative home may be offered, but there is no obligation on either party to proceed with Smooth Move. Any sale of your current home to a third-party buyer is at a price approved by you. A reservation fee is payable to Bovis Homes for the purchase of your chosen Bovis home at the agreed price, when you agree a sale on your current home. You agree only to confirm agreement of sale with a purchaser who can achieve an exchange within 35 days and who has been financially qualified to proceed with the purchase of your current home. On the simultaneous legal completion of the sale of your current home and the purchase of your new Bovis home, we will pay the estate agents fees. Please note your buyer could cancel prior to legal exchange of contracts for the sale of your current home. In this instance, Bovis Homes retains the right to cancel the purchase of your chosen home and retain the agreed proportion of the reservation fee in accordance with your reservation agreement. We reserve the right to withdraw Smooth Move if an acceptable buyer is not found within the specified period. Should we secure a purchaser for your current home on your behalf and you do not proceed to purchase a Bovis home, you may be liable to pay all Estate Agent fees. Reservation fees may vary dependent upon the location of your new Bovis home. An upfront fee of £500 is required, all of which is refundable against the reservation fee and purchase price of your new Bovis home. If you choose not to purchase, Bovis Homes will retain up to fifty percent of the fee to cover reasonable administrative and other costs incurred in processing and holding the reservation. Smooth Move is available on selected plots only.
Rooms
Ground floor
The historic town of Shefford provides excellent local shops, services, restaurants and pubs and there are schools and health facilities all close by. So if you're looking for a stylish new home in a charming town with great commuter links, your search ends here!
Getting Around
Hillfoot Fields is in a great location for commuting to the nearby towns of Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton or Stevenage and is less than 50 miles from London. The country's major north-south link, the M1 motorway is 15 miles away, while the A1(M) is only six. Both routes give direct links to the M25 and London. For train travel Arlesey railway station, which has direct services to London Kings Cross in under 50 minutes, is just over four miles away. For air travellers Luton Airport is less than 20 miles.
A trip to the shops
Shefford has some great local shops and supermarkets and its own colourful weekly street market and a monthly farmers market. For wider choice, Bedford's premier shopping venue, The Harpur Centre, or thecentre:mk in Milton Keynes, with over 270 stores and restaurants. For something different the world's first garden city at Letchworth is a must, with its mix of specialist shops, eateries, art deco cinema, fetes and farmers markets it combines the best of town and country living.
Taking time out
Shefford itself is a pretty town located at the meeting point of the Rivers Flit and Hit that provide picturesque riverside walks and recreation areas. The town has many sports and social groups, from angling and football, to bowls, art and karate. Enjoy woodland walks and wildlife at nearby Rowney Warren or lose yourself at Hoo Hill Maze, just a mile out of town! A trip to wonderful Woburn Abbey and Safari Park takes about 1/2 hour, while the formal gardens at English Heritage's Wrest Park are just 15 minutes away
Education
Shefford has three schools and two nurseries providing impressive facilities. Shefford Lower School shares its site with the Acorn Pre-School, while the Robert Bloomfield Academy is the town's middle school. Graded 'outstanding' by Ofsted in 2014 it is also a Specialist Engineering and Languages Academy. The Samuel Whitbread Academy is an expanding comprehensive school with Specialist Engineering status and includes facilities for adult education and includes a nursery for babies and pre-school children.
About the neighbourhood
Hillfoot Fields is set in the lively market town of Shefford, just 11 miles south of the county town of Bedford. This historic town provides excellent local shops, services, restaurants and pubs and there are schools and health facilities all close by. Hillfoot Fields offers a wide choice of brand new homes, each carefully designed to meet the needs of today's lifestyles. So if you're looking for a stylish new home in a charming town with great commuter links, your search ends here!
Opening Hours
Mon: 10:00 - 17:00, Thu: 10:00 - 17:00, Fri: 10:00 - 17:00, Sat: 10:00 - 17:00, Sun: 10:00 - 17:00
*** ready now *** must be viewed!
107 The Birch is a home with a difference. You'll notice it the moment you step through the door; the light, the layout, the sense of space in every room. From the front-facing study/dining room and centrepiece living room, to the stunning showcase kitchen with adjoining sitting area and feature bi-fold doors. With five spacious bedrooms, two en suite, the Birch is a house you'll be proud to call home.
*Not in conjunction with any other offer. Ask sales consultant for details.
Spaces marked for specific appliances in the kitchen may be designed for integrated models only. Please ask sales consultant for details. This floorplan has been produced for illustrative purposes only. Room sizes shown are between arrow points as indicated on plan. The dimensions have tolerances of + or -50mm and should not be used other than for general guidance. If specific dimensions are required, enquiries should be made to the sales consultant. The floorplans shown are not to scale. Measurements are based on the original drawings. Slight variations may occur during construction
†Home Exchange is available on selected homes only. Acceptance is at our sole discretion and not all properties are suitable. We reserve the right to refuse to agree to Home Exchange of your current home and we are under no obligation to give reasons why. Home Exchange may not be available in conjunction with any other offer and is also subject to the terms of your Reservation Agreement with us. As a guide, your current home must not be worth more than 75% of the value of your chosen Bovis home. Reservation fees may vary. For full terms and conditions please click here."
‡Smooth Move is available on selected new Bovis homes only. Acceptance is at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to refuse to agree to Smooth Move and we are under no obligation to give reasons why. We will instruct local estate agents to undertake an independent valuation and marketing advice for your current home before we make you a proposal on a marketing price for your home. The realistic sale price may be lower than an initial marketing price and is based on a sale within a specified timescale fixed by us. You have the final say at the price at which the property is marketed, but Smooth Move will not be available if the price at which you wish to market your current home is higher than we think is realistic or the timescale is too long. You must agree: 1. No party is currently negotiating to purchase your current home 2. No introduction has already been made by another party 3. Not to instruct another estate agent to sell your current home. You may need to leave a full set of keys and agree to access accompanied viewings for potential buyers with the appointed estate agents. You agree that Bovis Homes will determine which estate agent is instructed and the terms of that appointment. It is not guaranteed that a buyer will be found for your current home or that any buyer will be willing to pay the price you want. Bovis Homes may continue to market your chosen Bovis home and reserves the right to take a reservation on this home until the sale of your current home to a third party is agreed and you pay the reservation fee on your chosen Bovis home. In this case, if available, an alternative home may be offered, but there is no obligation on either party to proceed with Smooth Move. Any sale of your current home to a third-party buyer is at a price approved by you. A reservation fee is payable to Bovis Homes for the purchase of your chosen Bovis home at the agreed price, when you agree a sale on your current home. You agree only to confirm agreement of sale with a purchaser who can achieve an exchange within 35 days and who has been financially qualified to proceed with the purchase of your current home. On the simultaneous legal completion of the sale of your current home and the purchase of your new Bovis home, we will pay the estate agents fees. Please note your buyer could cancel prior to legal exchange of contracts for the sale of your current home. In this instance, Bovis Homes retains the right to cancel the purchase of your chosen home and retain the agreed proportion of the reservation fee in accordance with your reservation agreement. We reserve the right to withdraw Smooth Move if an acceptable buyer is not found within the specified period. Should we secure a purchaser for your current home on your behalf and you do not proceed to purchase a Bovis home, you may be liable to pay all Estate Agent fees. Reservation fees may vary dependent upon the location of your new Bovis home. An upfront fee of £500 is required, all of which is refundable against the reservation fee and purchase price of your new Bovis home. If you choose not to purchase, Bovis Homes will retain up to fifty percent of the fee to cover reasonable administrative and other costs incurred in processing and holding the reservation. Smooth Move is available on selected plots only.
Rooms
Ground floor
- Kitchen (4.54m x 3.10m 14'11 x 10'2'')
- Family/Dining Area (6.07m x 3.52m 19'11'' x 11'7'')
- Sitting Room (4.17m x 3.61m 13' 8" x 11' 10")
- Study/Dining Room (3.41m x 3.00m 11' 2" x 9' 10")
- Bedroom 1 (3.62m x 3.51m 11' 10" x 11' 6")
- Bedroom 2 (3.92m x 2.90m 12' 9" x 9' 6")
- Bedroom 3 (3.06m x 2.74m 10' 0" x 9' 0")
- Bedroom 4 (3.31m x 2.81m 10'10'' x 9' 3")
- Bedroom 5 (2.81m x 2.67m 9'3'' x 8'9'')
The historic town of Shefford provides excellent local shops, services, restaurants and pubs and there are schools and health facilities all close by. So if you're looking for a stylish new home in a charming town with great commuter links, your search ends here!
Set in the lively market town of Shefford, just 11 miles south of Bedford
Less than 50 miles from London
Great location for commuting to the nearby towns of Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton or Stevenage- The nearby Rivers Flit and Hit provide picturesque riverside walks
- Just 7 miles north of Hitchin
Over 90% of homes now sold or reserved!- Could you unlock lower mortgage rates with Own New Rate Reducer? Ask our sales consultant for details!
Getting Around
Hillfoot Fields is in a great location for commuting to the nearby towns of Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton or Stevenage and is less than 50 miles from London. The country's major north-south link, the M1 motorway is 15 miles away, while the A1(M) is only six. Both routes give direct links to the M25 and London. For train travel Arlesey railway station, which has direct services to London Kings Cross in under 50 minutes, is just over four miles away. For air travellers Luton Airport is less than 20 miles.
A trip to the shops
Shefford has some great local shops and supermarkets and its own colourful weekly street market and a monthly farmers market. For wider choice, Bedford's premier shopping venue, The Harpur Centre, or thecentre:mk in Milton Keynes, with over 270 stores and restaurants. For something different the world's first garden city at Letchworth is a must, with its mix of specialist shops, eateries, art deco cinema, fetes and farmers markets it combines the best of town and country living.
Taking time out
Shefford itself is a pretty town located at the meeting point of the Rivers Flit and Hit that provide picturesque riverside walks and recreation areas. The town has many sports and social groups, from angling and football, to bowls, art and karate. Enjoy woodland walks and wildlife at nearby Rowney Warren or lose yourself at Hoo Hill Maze, just a mile out of town! A trip to wonderful Woburn Abbey and Safari Park takes about 1/2 hour, while the formal gardens at English Heritage's Wrest Park are just 15 minutes away
Education
Shefford has three schools and two nurseries providing impressive facilities. Shefford Lower School shares its site with the Acorn Pre-School, while the Robert Bloomfield Academy is the town's middle school. Graded 'outstanding' by Ofsted in 2014 it is also a Specialist Engineering and Languages Academy. The Samuel Whitbread Academy is an expanding comprehensive school with Specialist Engineering status and includes facilities for adult education and includes a nursery for babies and pre-school children.
About the neighbourhood
Hillfoot Fields is set in the lively market town of Shefford, just 11 miles south of the county town of Bedford. This historic town provides excellent local shops, services, restaurants and pubs and there are schools and health facilities all close by. Hillfoot Fields offers a wide choice of brand new homes, each carefully designed to meet the needs of today's lifestyles. So if you're looking for a stylish new home in a charming town with great commuter links, your search ends here!
Opening Hours
Mon: 10:00 - 17:00, Thu: 10:00 - 17:00, Fri: 10:00 - 17:00, Sat: 10:00 - 17:00, Sun: 10:00 - 17:00
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