WoodviewLand Park Lane | Kensworth | LU6 2PZ

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Seller InsightWhen we first viewed the property, we were completely taken with the amazing garden. It was a show garden around 10 years ago, and we could still see how much thought had gone in to the landscaping and year-round colour,” says Mark.

“We’ve lived here for 4 years, we’re not overlooked and we feel that it’s our own piece of Paradise. We’re less than a mile from Whipsnade Zoo (as the crow flies) and we often hear the dawn chorus of the lions yawning and roaring! We can hear the chimpanzees and the elephants too.”

“Dunstable Downs is a 10-minute walk away with views over Aylesbury Vale and we love to go there for a coffee and to see the gliders and hang gliders. There’s a local pub within a 5-minute walk and some shops, just a bit further away.”

“We have half an acre of land which serves as its own playground. With the landscaped garden and wooded area, there’s plenty of space for children to run around exploring and building camps,” continues Mark. “We have visiting pheasants and the whole house comes to a standstill to watch the woodpecker when it pops by. It’s also interesting to watch the stand offs between the black and grey squirrels!”

“When we moved in, we made some changes to the layout downstairs and now enjoy a dining / living / sitting / tv area, all combined into one room. We added an extension and bifold doors and now enjoy the outdoors inside for most of the year. We look for any excuse to open the doors, even in winter!” says Mark. “It’s a well divided 4-space room and we love the underfloor heating, the fire, the bookcase and the mood lighting. Most evenings we use the blue effect but there’s also a disco option which the children obviously love!”

“We have two favourite rooms, one of which being the kitchen / dining / living area and the other being the huge upstairs room which runs the entire length of the house. There are five Velux windows, two of which open into mini balconies. From here you can take in the fabulous open views of the countryside, and on clear days, you can see The Shard in the distance, poking up like a little needle.”

“It has to be the wonderful design of the garden and the fabulous selection of fully mature trees, dating back decades. There’s a weeping willow and the magnolia is just coming out. There’s a wonderful contrast of colours in the trees alone and I will miss these desperately.”

“It’s become a huge tradition in our household for the annual fireworks party to be hosted here. There’s plenty of room outside to enjoy the fireworks, or if it’s a bit too noisy or chilly, there’s always the option to stay indoors with a glass of mulled wine where you can watch the fireworks from the comfort of indoors. The summer months are great too; we’ve become the ‘go to’ place for friends and family and the children can run around working up an appetite for burgers cooked on the built-in BBQ.”

“Due to personal circumstances, we are moving to the South coast. I’m already grieving for the loss of ‘outdoors inside’ lifestyle we have, mainly due to the wonderful bifold doors. I sit here every day thinking about that and I’m making the most of the opportunity to watch the squirrels and look out for the woodpecker.”

“Idyllic”, “A rural haven”, “Stunning panorama” and “Amazing living space” are just a few superlatives that can be attributed to Woodview. These are some reasons why it’s a truly great opportunity to acquire this wonderful property, situated on the top of the Chiltern Hills in grounds of around ½ an acre. This extended and improved house enjoys total seclusion and offers the most beautiful, sweeping views over not only the gardens, but also the wide open countryside beyond, extending even to the city.

The current owners have extended and vastly improved the living space that is available. The hub of the home is the amazing open plan kitchen, which serves also as a living and dining area, that is bathed in natural light from the highly impressive lantern window and also the bi folding doors that harmoniously bring the indoors and outdoors together. The quality continues with the flooring and the under floor heating. The rest of the accommodation is equally as impressive and comprises three ground floor double bedrooms; the master having an en suite shower room. There is a single bedroom that is currently being utilized as an office and a five piece family bathroom. Downstairs is completed by the utility room and WC. The first floor houses just one room, but this isn’t an ordinary room, it’s not only enormous, it’s from here that the far reaching views from the balcony windows are best enjoyed. Currently being used as a bedroom, kids’ play room and supplementary living room, it truly has a multitude of uses and possibilities.

Ground FloorOpen Plan Kitchen, Living, Dining AreaFeature Lantern Window and Bi-Fold DoorsMaster Bedroom with En-Suite Shower RoomTwo Further Double BedroomsHome Office/StudyFive Piece Family BathroomUtility Room and WC

First FloorLarge Bedroom/Living Room/PlayroomAmazing, Far Reaching Views

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Woodview is accessed through the gated entrance and has ample parking. The mature gardens wrap around the house and contain a plethora of trees, shrubs and plants that make the gardens attractive throughout the year. There are patio areas, including a private one beside the master bedroom, perfect for an al fresco breakfast.

This beautiful family home is perfect for those who want privacy, space and quality.

Private and Secluded SettingHalf an acre plotGated Entrance with Ample ParkingMain Patio Entertaining Area Master Bedroom Private PatioMature, Well Tended GardensClose to Village Amenities

General InformationTenure – Freehold

EPC – TBC

Council Tax – F (£2,389.01 2016-17)

Local Council – Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands. SG17 5TQ

Services – Mains Water, Electric and Drainage

Central Heating – Oil fired boiler

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LOCAL AREAThe parish of Kensworth, is in an area of Oustanding Natural Beauty and was originally located in Hertfordshire, but was transferred to Bedfordshire in 1897. Today the village contains a lower school, a village hall, 2 churches, 2 shops and 1 pub.

Kensworth village is less than ten minutes drive from M1 junction 9 and less than 15 minutes from Luton Airport. It is located within easy reach of both the Thameslink railway line for the City and the North, and the West coast main line for London Euston and the North. It is also within easy driving distance of Harpenden, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Milton Keynes and the M25.

Woodview stands on high ground on the dip slope of the chalky Chiltern Hills. Close by are the Dunstable Downs, a National Trust site with views over Bedfordshire, plus kiting, hang gliding and the London Gliding Club. Close by are Whipsnade Park Zoo and the pretty National Trust land at Ashridge Woods.

Church of St Mary Ashridge Woods

Old Hunters Lodge Whipsnade Tree Cathedral

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There is an extensive choice of highly reputable private and state maintained schools in and around the surrounding area, including Beechwood Park School 4 Miles

St Albans 11 milesMilton Keynes 19 milesCentral London 32 miles

Luton 8 milesHeathrow 31 miles

M1 (J9 & J10) 5 milesM25 (J21a) 13 miles

Luton Parkway train station 7 miles (London St Pancras 32 mins)Hemel Hempstead 10 miles (London Euston 29 mins)

Redbourn Golf ClubAshridge Golf ClubThe Grove Country Club and Golf CourseHarpenden Common and Hammonds End Golf Clubs

Excellent walking, riding, sporting and recreational facilities locally and in the wider area, including Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade Zoo and The Snow Centre.

Two local pubs close by, The Farmers Boy and Old Hunters Lodge. Numerous and varied restaurants close by.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 10.04.2017

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