Warwick Avenue, Bedford, MK40

A handsome home with substantial size and sophisticated style, in the heart of Bedford’s popular Poets area, positioned within quick and easy proximity to everything a family could wish for.
Storey Homes composed a finely tuned development here at De Montfort Place, including this beautiful row of ‘Victorian’ villas echoing the surrounding environment. Since purchase from new in 2021, the owners have further improved upon this show home masterpiece, introducing even more storage, and reworking the garden into a family-friendly setting.

One of the many things that appealed to them was the harmony of space, situation and security, and traditional sash windows were a benefit too! They instantly imagined themselves living here, planning which room to work in, and which bedroom would suit each of their children.

The townhouse layout is versatile, consisting of four good-sized bedrooms to the top floor, and two very generous bedrooms on the middle floor. The versatility in how these are used is vast, currently combining bedrooms, home offices and a secondary lounge, and neighbours utilise the top floor as a secluded teenage sanctuary. The owners’ favourite spot is sat in the master bedroom’s bay window with a cup of coffee in the morning.

The largest two bedrooms have en suite shower rooms and sizeable walk-in wardrobes. High-quality sanitaryware is fitted in the bathrooms, with Bristan showers and Roca wcs and sinks. There’s a cupboard and understairs storage in the hall, an airing cupboard on the landing, and a boarded loft on the central area allowing for good ventilation in the eaves.

The ground floor is in a circular, open arrangement, with fantastic flow between living areas. Off the hallway is the lounge to the left, the cloakroom to the right, and the kitchen/dining room to the end. The lounge is a large, light-filled room, with a shuttered bay window to the front, and glazed double doors to the dining area. Modern living often translates into open plan living, and the kitchen/dining provides equal opportunity for intimate family dinners as well as hosting occasions or dinner parties. There’s ample capacity for an eight-person table, and to install an island as neighbours have.

The kitchen is a sleek design, with integrated appliances including a Bosch oven, hob and extractor, a dishwasher, plus space for a fridge/freezer (you could integrate one if preferred). A useful utility cupboard has space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, or would make a great pantry. In terms of energy, almost all elements of the EPC state the property is ‘Very Good’, and the efficiency of a new build meant lower risk for the owners compared to an older property.

The whole family love the garden, which works really well for their young children. Facing south, there’s plenty of sunshine for the plants too. The adults can make meals in the kitchen, watching through the window or French doors while the children play at their mud kitchen outside. A gate to the rear leads to the parking. The owners were surprised to find a property in this desirable location that offered private parking. The car port has two wide allocated spaces, keeping cars dry and secure under cover and behind app-controlled gates. The owners tell us they’ll miss the neighbours, who have become a little community, even sharing toys.

Relocating to Bedford from an apartment in London to be nearer grandparents, this friendly town has been a real blessing. The peace and quiet of this tree-lined avenue in a conservation area belies the central position, just a short walk of a whole host of all-ages attractions, with no taxi required for evenings out. This family regularly wander to Fancy Bakery for homemade treats, Brewpoint for beers and live music, and Amici and the Royal Gurkha restaurants for date nights. They enjoy visits to The Quarry Theatre for comedy and children’s theatre, Bedford Park for wide open greenspace, and both Towers and Robinson gyms for sporting activities and swimming pools.

The most crucial aspects for them were schooling and commuting. For schooling, the address is within catchment for popular state schools such as Livingstone Primary, and close to Bedford Modern and Bedford School. The house backs onto Polam independent school, which is a feeder for the Harpur Trust. For the London connection, Bedford station is 15 minutes away on foot (10 if you’re in a hurry, faster by bike), and the capital can be reached by rail in as little as 41 minutes.
Everything you’ll ever need on the doorstep, a swift commute into the city, and a truly stunning home with space in abundance—what could be better?