Red Oak Close, Bromham, MK43

**GUIDE PRICE £850,000-£900,000**

An exceptional foundation for family life, a stunning outdoor sanctuary, a special village setting. This coveted combination is well and truly on offer here at Woodpeckers, where house, garden and location unite for the perfect place to call home.

Built in 2001, this private, peaceful development surrounded by fields is in among trees, providing a leafy landscape. With only six homes in this small close, residency is generally longstanding, with the owner of no.3 moving here 18 years ago.

The ambience of the house is bright and airy, homely and warm. All rooms are substantial, all bedrooms are large doubles, and all bathrooms are modern. The downstairs layout flows around the central hall, and there are windows galore for light to flood in and for outlooks over the garden. Original fixtures and fittings have been slowly but surely upgraded.

The plan was to do the work well, so it only needed to be done once, and this is clear when you see the superb condition the property has been kept in over the years.
The biggest change was in opening up the kitchen and dining room. This space is ideal for families and for entertaining, especially with access onto patios and to the courtyard. Friends are hosted regularly, and the social setting is great for mingling with guests. There’s underfloor heating in two zones to keep feet warm wherever you’re sat. The kitchen is fitted in a classic yet contemporary design that stands the test of time, with curving cabinetry, quartz worktops, and all Neff integrated appliances. Off the breakfast area is the utility/pantry, where there’s space for further appliances.

The accommodation has three reception room: the dual aspect lounge with sleek fireplace, and two rooms currently used as offices. Both have capacity for more than one desk for when the whole family are working from home, or perhaps for running a business. The larger of the two, serving many purposes over the years, is at the end of the ground floor for all-important separation.

When spring arrives and the outdoors is calling, what better environment than this unparalleled and unoverlooked garden. The wraparound corner plot means there’s always sun somewhere. There are areas for seating and dining, alongside neat lawns and beautiful beds full of flora. A side garden is home to a variety of trees, including acers and plum trees, and the main garden has an oak and a magnolia.

The owner replaced all the patios with Indian Sandstone around 18 months ago, and these afford multiple spots to place sofas and tables and chairs. Our favourite is the elevated wall-enclosed courtyard, giving a Mediterranean feel. Here there’s power and lighting for enjoying evenings outside. The plot’s frontage is low maintenance, consisting of a driveway for multiple cars, plus a double garage for more. The quiet cul de sac delivers parking on the road too.

As for location, Bromham is an aspirational Bedford locale. Residents are served by conveniences such as shops and a supermarket, doctors and a pharmacy, a library, primary school, pubs and a petrol station. Relaxation and entertainment are both available, with The Mill for eating and drinking, the nature reserve for discovering and wandering, and the village hall for local events. The owner is an avid walker, and the address allows for hikes right from the front door. Ancient bluebell woods behind the house can be reached in a minute, there are routes around the village and over to Stevington, and really, once you’ve started, you can just keep going.

Bedford blends countryside with culture, and sports and leisure are well catered for. There’s a sports pavilion in neighbouring Biddenham, gyms and pools in Bedford, and watersports at Priory Country Park, Box End and Stewartby Lakes. For less active activities, there are cinemas, theatres and restaurants in Bedford, Milton Keynes and Rushden Lakes.