13 Cornwall RoadBedford | MK40 3DH

CORNWALL ROAD13 Cornwall Road in central Bedford is a beautiful double fronted, semi-detached Edwardian house that drew the attention of the current owners for a variety of reasons; “the house had a feeling of brightness when we walked in and it immediately felt like the ideal family home for us.

A fine example of a double fronted Victorian townhouse with later extensions. Being conveniently located for any of the fine Bedford schools, retail outlets and road and rail transport links this splendid home offers comfort, space and character. The property has been very tastefully modernised with the ground floor family room providing a distinct “Wow” factor.

The entrance hall has a patterned tile floor so typical of the Victorian era with doors leading off to the sitting room with its walk in window bay. Across the hall is the stunning and well equipped kitchen/dining room with central island unit. The essential white goods are housed in a spacious utility room which also gives access the ground floor WC. Beyond the kitchen area to the rear of the property and overlooking the garden is the superb family room with full height glazing by sliding patio doors which open onto an extensive area of raised decking ideal for entertaining and summer barbeques.

Seller Insight The area was also very appealing as it’s within walking distance of the Harpur Trust Schools and, as commuters,

it’s a really quick walk or cycle to the station” says Ben. The house offers a wonderful combination of period and modern features, feels spacious and works well for all the family; “the open-plan kitchen/dining/living area is perfect for modern living and provides space for a variety of activities at once – there’s enough room for everyone to relax, cook and study without being on top of each other.”

Bedford, which was founded at a ford on the Great Ouse, has a small town centre offering supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants, cafés and pubs and is well serviced by good primary and secondary schools. The town also hosts the well supported Bedford Rugby Club and popular Riverside Lawn Tennis Club.

In terms of further travel, junction 13 of the M1 is a 20-minute drive away whilst Bedford train station is a 20-minute walk, 10-minute cycle or 5-minute drive away with direct trains to London St Pancras taking 39 minutes. Luton airport takes under an hour by car and 15-minutes by train.

“The house is spacious, open-plan, modern and light. The garden has big deck which is ideal for entertaining. The inside and outside flow easily from one another, making the space feel vastly extended on warm days – this was a vision we had when we moved in which we’ve successfully made a reality. The artificial lawan is perfect for children to play on all year round”.

“The neighbourhood is very friendly and the location has worked well for our family with everything being within walking distance.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

The open-plan kitchen/dining/living area is our favourite area it suits the hectic lifestyle of a big family.”

On the first floor there are five bedrooms and three bathrooms, two of which are en suite. The bedrooms are very generously proportioned

The garden area is well enclosed to all sides with a small shed and can also be accessed from one side of the house.

BEDFORDBedford is the county town of Bedfordshire. The town of Kempston is adjacent to Bedford, as are the villages of Elstow, Renhold and Ravensden.

The River Great Ouse passes through the town centre and is lined with gardens known as the Embankment. Within these gardens, opposite Rothsay Road, stands a war memorial to the men of the town killed in the First World War. Bedford Castle Mound is the remnant of Bedford’s medieval castle, located close to the centre of the modern town, less than a hundred yards from Bedford Bridge and the High Street.

Bedford Borough operates a three-tier education system in some of the area, which is arranged into lower, middle and upper schools. The town is home to four private schools run by the Harpur Trust charity, endowed by Bedfordian Sir William Harpur in the 16th century, as well as several academies an international school, Bedford College and the University of Bedford.

The Bedford Corn Exchange is the largest entertainment venue in the town and plays host to a variety of performances, meetings, conferences, concerts and private functions. Every two years, an event called the “Bedford River Festival” is held for two days and regularly attracts about 250,000 visitors. The event includes sports, funfairs and live music. It is the second largest regular outdoor event in the United Kingdom, beaten in numbers only by the Notting Hill Carnival. The Bedford Regatta each May is Britain’s largest one-day river rowing regatta.

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