Rectory Lane, Houghton Conquest, Bedford Bedfordshire, MK45

A Character Home with Substantial Space and Versatile Potential

Set within the sought-after village of Houghton Conquest, this beautifully extended five-bedroom detached residence offers a remarkable blend of period charm and modern functionality. Offered with no upper chain, the home provides flexible accommodation ideal for multigenerational living, remote working, or even those needing extra space for hobbies or storage. With a very large triple garage and workshop, mature gardens, and a detached garden office, this home offers both lifestyle and potential in abundance.

Ground Floor � Warmth, Light, and Flexible Living

The ground floor welcomes you with a bright entrance hallway leading into a snug with a cosy wood-burning stove�perfect for relaxing evenings. A spacious main lounge offers a light-filled retreat, while the separate dining room�complete with a serving hatch from the kitchen and French doors to the garden�provides an ideal setting for entertaining or family meals. The kitchen is filled with natural light from a vaulted ceiling and large windows, with ample work surfaces and storage. A downstairs cloakroom with WC and hand basin adds everyday convenience. The very large triple garage and adjoining workshop also present potential for conversion into further living space or an annex, subject to permissions.

First Floor � Five Generous Bedrooms

Upstairs offers five well-proportioned bedrooms, allowing plenty of flexibility for families, guests, or working from home. The principal bedroom benefits from its own private en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family shower room. The layout is both practical and adaptable to suit a wide range of needs.

A Large Garden, Workshop & Outbuildings

The rear garden is fully enclosed and beautifully landscaped, featuring a lawn, mature planting, and a paved terrace perfect for outdoor dining. A hand-built shed provides useful storage for garden equipment, while a large timber-built outbuilding with power and lighting serves as a superb garden office or hobby space. A secure gated driveway runs alongside the house, offering parking for multiple vehicles and easy access to the triple garage and workshop.

Houghton Conquest � Rural Charm, Central Convenience

Houghton Conquest is a desirable Bedfordshire village surrounded by beautiful open countryside yet perfectly positioned for access to key transport links and nearby towns. Local amenities include a convenience store, post office, village hall, and a well-regarded pub, all within easy reach.

Families benefit from school catchments including Houghton Conquest Lower, Marston Vale Middle, and Wootton Upper. For commuters, the A6 and A421 provide excellent road links to Bedford, Milton Keynes, Luton, and Cambridge. While Stewartby and Kempston Hardwick train stations offer connections to Bedford and Bletchley, the nearby station at Flitwick provides fast and direct train services into London, making it a highly convenient option for those needing access to the capital. Regular bus services also serve the area, adding to the village�s excellent connectivity.

Services, Utilities and Property information.
Tenure � Freehold
Council Tax band � E
Local Authority- Central Bedfordshire Council
EPC rating - D
Property construction: Brick
Electricity supply - Mains
Water supply - Mains
Drainage & Sewerage - Mains
Heating � Mains Gas
Broadband � FTTC - we advise you to check with your provider.
Mobile signal/coverage - 4G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider.
Parking � Off road

Disclaimer:
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The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given and that they are in working order.
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