3 bed link detached house for sale

Cotefield Drive, Leighton Buzzard LU7

Why buy this home?

Buyers often talk about that 'feeling' when choosing a home, and it’s hard not to get it when looking around this one. Located on the sought after Cotefield Drive, this link-detached home is offered in excellent turn-key condition, ready for its next owners to enjoy from day one. The property has been thoughtfully improved by the current owners, with highlights including a tastefully refitted kitchen and bathroom. Whether you are a family wanting to take advantage of the nearby schools or someone looking to move to a comfortable, low-maintenance home, this could be the ideal choice.

The condition of the home is evident from the moment you step into the entrance hall, which provides access to all ground floor accommodation. Solid wood flooring extends throughout the hallway and into the living areas, creating a cohesive feel while adding warmth, durability, and a sense of quality to the space. There is a large cupboard under the stairs to store shoes and coats, keeping the entrance hall clear.

This beautifully finished kitchen is a real show stopper, combining contemporary style with practicality. Quartz work surfaces run throughout, providing a durable and sleek finish, while the ceramic sink set beneath a front facing window creates a lovely spot to enjoy natural light and views to the front. The space has been designed to maximise storage, with an abundance of smart, well-proportioned units ensuring everything has its place. Tiled flooring adds a clean, modern feel and is ideal for busy households. Integral appliances include an induction hob with extractor, a double oven with microwave, a dishwasher and a fridge/freezer and there is also space for a washing machine.

At the rear of the home lies living room and it offers exactly the warm and welcoming atmosphere you would hope to find. A wood-burning stove takes centre stage in the room, providing a cozy focal point that’s ideal for relaxing on crisp evenings. Fitted storage ensures everyday items are neatly tucked away, keeping the room clutter-free and light flows in through French doors, which open directly onto the rear garden. The wooden floor enhances the homely feel to the room making it the obvious place catch up with family after a long day or gather when hosting friends or family.

Adjacent to the living room is the dining area, currently furnished with a round table comfortably seating four. The space is versatile enough to accommodate a rectangular table if preferred.

There is an additional room downstairs that offers plenty of flexibility. At the moment, it’s used as a snug with space for a study area which caters to parents and children alike. However, it could just as easily be transformed into a larger dining room or a convenient downstairs bedroom should you need one.

A downstairs toilet, essential for every family home, completes the downstairs accommodation.

The rear garden is generous compared to many local homes of a simillar size and boasts two distinct patio areas. One is perfect for al fresco dining or hosting a BBQ, while the other, tucked away at the back, offers a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy the last warmth of the summer sun with your favourite drink. A stone wall at the rear adds charm and privacy, while flower beds offer plenty of opportunity to introduce your own colorful touches. There’s also a gate giving easy access to the front of the property.

Upstairs, the property offers three bedrooms alongside a smartly re-fitted family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms are doubles, both benefiting from fitted wardrobes. As these rooms are very similar in size, the choice of main bedroom is entirely down to personal preference. The third bedroom is ideal as a comfortable single room or nursery, although it would also accommodate a small double bed if required.

The fully tiled bathroom is fitted with a bath that has a shower over it, a toilet and a wash hand basin that has built in storage. Two windows, along with an extractor fan, help ensure excellent ventilation, while a heated towel rail provides efficient drying and heating.

To the front of the home there is driveway parking for one vehicle, complemented by an additional gravelled area providing space for a second car. The garage features an up and over door and is equipped with power and lighting. Subject to the relevant permissions, it also offers excellent potential for conversion to create additional internal living space.

More about the location...

Leighton Buzzard is a market town in Bedfordshire, near the Chiltern Hills and lying between Aylesbury, Tring, Dunstable and Milton Keynes.

The area has become an increasingly popular place to relocate to for workers from London, helped in part by its reasonably priced housing – a big attraction for young professional couples wanting to get their foot on the property ladder. Leighton Buzzard provides great access to the countryside and other parts of the UK like London, Birmingham, Cambridge and Oxford.

Leighton Buzzard is close to the M1 motorway and A5 road, and is served by Southern and London Northwestern Railway services on the West Coast Main Line railway at Leighton Buzzard railway station in Linslade. The railway operates non-stop commuting services to Euston railway station, with the fastest peak journey times less than 30 minutes.

Leighton Buzzard operates a three-tier education system with a selection of with Lower, Middle and Upper Schools.

The River Ouzel runs through the town as does the famous Grand Union Canal, which Leighton Buzzard is well known for. There is a lot of activity along the canal which residents can enjoy, from peaceful walks to fishing and waterside pubs.

There are many community events scheduled throughout the year including both the Food and Canal Festivals in the summer, Linslade in Bloom, Music in the Park and the Christmas Market.

A short drive from Leighton Buzzard is Ascott House which is set in a 3,200-acre estate and benefits extensive manicured gardens which you are free to enjoy. There is also Rushmere Country Park on the outskirts of the town which is an area of 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows for you to explore. This is a Greensands Trust site with a visitor centre and café.

In 1963 the Great Train Robbery took place at a site near Bridego Bridge, between the villages of Cheddington and Linslade. Every time a Great Train Robber was caught law dictated that they had to be brought back to the small court house at Linslade to be charged.

Note for Purchasers -

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The mention of any appliance and/or services to this property does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order, and their condition is unknown to us. Unless fixtures and fittings are specifically mentioned in these details, they are not included in the asking price. Even if any such fixtures and fittings are mentioned in these details it should be verified at the point of negotiation if they are still to remain. Some items may be available subject to negotiation with the vendor.

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Disclaimer

The mention of any appliance and/or services to this property does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order, and their condition is unknown to us. Unless fixtures and fittings are specifically mentioned in these details, they are not included in the asking price. Even if any such fixtures and fittings are mentioned in these details it should be verified at the point of negotiation if they are still to remain. Some items may be available subject to negotiation with the vendor.

We may recommend services to clients, to include financial services and solicitor recommendations for which we may receive a referral fee, typically between £0 and £250 + VAT