Hillcroft, Wootton, MK43

A modern family home built by Bellway in 2020, well-presented and with fantastic space, with a four-car driveway, a double garage and a large landscaped garden, all on a popular development.

Being only four years old, the property showcases every element you’d expect in a newer home, from open-plan living, to conveniences such as a utility room and an en suite. The red brick contrasts with the anthracite windows, there’s rendering to the façade too, and inside has fresh interiors and contemporary features. It’s readymade yet neutral enough to make your mark.

Stepping through the front door, the hall is a welcoming space to greet guests, and wide for when laden with bags and with the kids at your feet. There’s Amtico herringbone flooring from the hall into the cloakroom and kitchen, and under the stairs is an alcove for storage, which could be fitted with cupboards if preferred.

At the end of the hall through glazed double doors is the large lounge, cosy from carpeting, and bright from French doors at the back. The room is a great size, with the option for big, comfy sofas for watching TV together as a family, as well as armchairs for extra seating. The ceilings are high enough for a tall Christmas tree, there’s ample floor space to spread out toys, and there are shelves for storing books and displaying decorative items.

At the front of the house is a second reception room, used by the owners for formal dining, and featuring trendy wall panelling. This is perfect for hosting dinner parties, but would also work well as a dedicated playroom or a useful office. It’s flexible for whatever you may need in the future.

The kitchen/dining/living is to the left, affording open, sociable space for entertaining, and with French doors for fresh air, natural light, and access straight onto the patio in summer. The kitchen to the front is generous, with a wide range of sleek white cabinetry with dark surfacing. There are integrated appliances including an oven/grill, an induction hob, a fridge/freezer and a dishwasher. The utility opposite has an integrated washing machine, storage and surfacing, as well as a wc. We love the wild wallpaper in here!

To the first floor are four double bedrooms, bedroom one benefitting from a Juliet balcony, and bedroom two with fitted wardrobes. Bedrooms one and two each have an en suite, and bedrooms three and four share the family bathroom. All the bathrooms are matching, modern, with white Roca sanitaryware, chrome fixtures and fittings, and textured grey tiling.

The house is set on a superb plot, with a four-car driveway and a double garage to the side providing plenty of off-road parking. To the rear is a southeast-facing garden. This is an especially good size for a newer home, with loads of space to both run around and relax, and potential for a garden office, studio or gym. It’s landscaped with Indian sandstone and artificial grass for as little maintenance as possible, and enclosed by fencing to keep children and pets safe. You could introduce trellis and trees to the boundaries for added privacy.

Tucked at the end of a no through road, the location is quiet. Neighbours here look out for each other, and many have small children that play together. The village is ideal for a family, offering schooling for all ages, parks and playgrounds, sports facilities, a community centre, as well as lots of walking and cycling routes for spending time in the great outdoors. Wootton puts on regular events such as music and food festivals, and there are gastropubs on the edge of the village. The market town of Woburn and the county town of Bedford are only 15 minutes away by car, Milton Keynes can be reached in 25 minutes, and London is accessible by road via the M1, or by rail from either Flitwick or Bedford station.