The Hollies, Linslade LU7

Property Details: - Type: Apartment - Bedrooms: 1 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: Urban & Rural - Dunstable Phone: 01582 944122

A UNIQUELY DESIGNED AND VERY SPACIOUS ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR MAISONETTE, WITH ITS OWN PRIVATE ENTRANCE AND PRIVATE COURTYARD GARDEN, CONVERTED FROM A STUNNING VICTORIAN BUILDING AND SITUATED ALONG A HISTORIC ONE-WAY ROAD IN LINSLADE, LESS THAN 300 YARDS FROM THE MAINLINE TRAIN STATION.<br/><br/>The Hollies is a large and imposing Victorian building positioned within a scenic conservation area, believed to date back to circa 1864, and has been converted to create just nine unique properties. <br/><br/>The building retains an impressive array of period architecture and character, including beautiful sash windows, steeply pitched roofs, ornate gables and masonry, painted iron railings and distinctive church-like rooftop finials.<br/><br/>The property occupies the ground floor and benefits from its own private front door, accessed from the large car park to the rear of the building.<br/><br/>The accommodation is particularly spacious and arranged over a single floor. The dual aspect living/dining room provides an impressive main reception space, featuring an open chimney fireplace with a rustic brick hearth and an abundance of natural light from the surrounding windows.<br/><br/>There is a separate kitchen area with ample space for all required appliances, while the generous double aspect master bedroom benefits from a large ensuite bathroom.<br/><br/>Throughout the apartment are a number of attractive character features, including tall ceilings, sash windows, picture rails, wooden floors, traditional doors, skirting boards and frames. The property is particularly light and airy, with a good amount of windows serving the various rooms.<br/><br/>To the front of the building is a shingle area with a pathway leading to the private front door, alongside painted iron railings facing the roadside.<br/><br/>There is both pedestrian and vehicular access to the rear, where the property benefits from a very large private car park with an allocated parking space, plus a further space in front depending on the size. The rear grounds also feature lawned areas and a tree, all enclosed by brick walls and timber fencing.<br/><br/>We have been advised that the property owns a share of the freehold and that there are approximately 994 years remaining on the lease.<br/><br/>The service charge is advised as £142.06 per month, with a ground rent of £0.00 per annum.<br/><br/>Council Tax Band A.<br/>EPC Rating D.<br/><br/>More about the Location....<br/><br/>Ideally situated within the sought after area of Linslade, on the Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire border, this charming location offers the perfect blend of traditional character, excellent connectivity and everyday convenience.<br/><br/>Commuters are exceptionally well served by Leighton Buzzard mainline railway station, which is less than 300 yards away and provides direct, high speed links into London Euston in approximately 35 minutes, alongside excellent road access to both the M1 and A5.<br/><br/>Linslade itself boasts a selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, traditional pubs and local amenities, whilst the nearby town centre of Leighton Buzzard offers a vibrant twice-weekly charter market, further shopping and a wide range of leisure facilities. The area is also well served by highly regarded schooling for all age groups.<br/><br/>Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Linslade offers an enviable lifestyle with picturesque walks along the Grand Union Canal and easy access to nearby green spaces and countryside, including the popular Rushmere Country Park. <br/><br/>With its combination of character, convenience and exceptional transport links, Linslade remains a highly desirable place to call home.<br/><br/>