5 Bedroom Detached House, Vicarage Lane, Wilstead, MK45

Five-Bedroom Detached Home with Summer House and Double Garage in Wilstead

Set on a peaceful no-through road in the friendly village of Wilstead, this spacious five-bedroom detached home has been thoughtfully refurbished by its current owners to create a wonderful family space. The property offers exceptional flexibility with multiple reception rooms, a refurbished kitchen and bathrooms, and a private wraparound garden catching sunshine throughout the day. The village location offers excellent connectivity to Bedford, Milton Keynes, and the M1, whilst maintaining a strong community spirit and peaceful surroundings.

Ground Floor

The home welcomes you into a bright entrance hall with a modern staircase and access to the downstairs living spaces, along with a ground floor WC. To the right, the dining room provides an elegant space for formal entertaining, while across the hall, a snug offers a versatile additional reception space, also ideal for use as a dedicated office space, reading room, or playroom. The spacious sitting room is a bright and welcoming space, offering a peaceful area for the whole family to relax, benefitting from a log burner, garden access, and excellent proportions. A true highlight of the home is the kitchen/breakfast room. Completely refurbished and fitted with black quartz worktops, the kitchen is equipped with two Neff hide and slide ovens, Bosch microwave, Neff induction hob, and Bosch dishwasher. The well-designed layout creates a sociable and functional space for everyday family life and entertaining, with a four-seater breakfast bar bringing the space together and adding storage. A separate utility room provides additional practicality and space for noisier appliances.

First Floor

The first floor comprises five bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a spacious double with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, creating a comfortable private retreat. Bedrooms two and three are also generous doubles with fitted storage. Bedroom four is currently used as a home office, benefitting from strong broadband and mobile coverage, though could easily revert to bedroom use. Bedroom five offers flexibility as a single bedroom or additional workspace. The four-piece family bathroom is a modern space fitted with a bath and separate shower.

Outbuildings

The detached double garage provides secure parking with electric doors and substantial storage space, with an additional workshop/storage area attached to the rear. Both are fitted with lighting and electricity. The summer house is a charming addition to the garden, enabling year-round enjoyment of the garden whatever the weather.

Outdoor Living

The wraparound garden is a standout feature, carefully designed to make full use of the outdoor area with two separate patios, mature planting, ample lawn space, and four outdoor power sockets. The plot catches sunshine throughout the day as it moves around the property, whilst its position makes for excellent privacy.

Location

Wilstead is a friendly village with a strong community spirit and excellent local amenities. The village offers a post office, shop, chemist, garage, lower school, bowls club, recreation ground, and play parks, all within a 10-minute walk. The Woolpack pub provides good food and quiz nights, whilst a highly rated Chinese takeaway serves the village and surrounding area. The village supports numerous community clubs and walking routes, including the Wilstead circular walk encompassing Haynes Park and Dragon's Wood, offering good views of the Cardington hangars. Bedford town centre sits nearby, offering riverside walks, shopping, restaurants, and Bedford train station (providing direct services to London in 40 minutes). Milton Keynes is reachable in just 25 minutes, offering a shopping centre and various leisure activities, whilst nearby road links include the A421 and M1. The village is well-connected and surrounded by local gems and ample countryside.