Hartington Street, Bedford, MK41

This charming Victorian terrace full of character is situated in a desirable central Bedford location, popular with families, commuters, and all who appreciate the fantastic local parks.
Positioned a stone’s throw away are Bedford Park and Robinsons swimming pool and gym. The town centre is within a short stroll, offering plenty of restaurants, cafes, pubs and shops, and the wonderful Embankment walk along the river too. The railway station is less than a mile away, providing fast and frequent services into London and out northwards.

The house itself is bright and spacious, with well-proportioned rooms and lots of period features. Our clients inform us they have recently replaced all of the windows in the home with uPVC energy-efficient windows. The front door opens into the entrance hall, where there’s room for coats and shoes, and a staircase up to the first floor.

Through a wooden door is the main living space, incorporating the lounge and dining areas, with exposed wooden floorboards throughout.
To the front of the property is the lounge with its wide bay window. The log burner is the central piece with newly installed cabinetry either side. The dining area has the capacity for a large table for dinner parties with friends or Sunday lunch for the whole family.

The kitchen/breakfast room is to the back, and a useful cloakroom is tucked away in the corner. The kitchen is fitted in a range of wooden units and shelving with ample worksurfaces. The breakfast area is great for more relaxed meals separate to the dining area, or delivers space for entertaining guests in the hub of any home.

Upstairs, the first floor has two bedrooms and the shower room, while the second floor has the third bedroom. The master to the front of the first floor is a generous room, with two built-in wardrobes and space for a king bed. Bedroom two is a good-sized double with the potential to add wardrobes to the alcoves.

The third bedroom is the entire top floor, generated from converting the loft. There’s built-in storage, and a desk fits in comfortably alongside the bed to create a home office for those working remotely. Marvellous views from the top landing window and Velux bedroom windows reach over rooftops and across to the Bedford skyline.

Originally the third bedroom, the shower room at the back of the first floor comprises a wc, sink, and a slate-tiled and glass-enclosed double shower cubicle with rainhead. The period-style chrome fittings contrast well with the contemporary white suite.

Outside, the front door is via iron gate and terrazzo path from the pavement. There’s street parking to the front of the house, and a side gate to the garden gives convenient access for bringing bikes around for example.

The rear garden is a lovely outdoor haven. To the side of the house is an ideal spot for growing herbs, with easy grab-and-go from the side door from the kitchen. The majority of the garden is lawned, with fenced and walled boundaries and there’s a hardstanding for a shed to store the lawnmower and garden furniture in the winter months.