sandy, bedfordshire

37 Ivel RoadSandy | Bedfordshire | SG19 1BA

37 IVEL ROADThis beautiful Sixteenth Century farmhouse offers a wealth of period features and quirky character. It is believed to be the second oldest house in Sandy, and is surrounded on three sides by pretty, terraced and landscaped cottage gardens.

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ENTRANCE HALL7’8 x 7’2 (2.34m x 2.18m)Double glazed window to front aspect. Detailed Medieval oak carved panel (Listed). Italian porcelain tiled floor with inset coir matting. Wall lights. Radiator. Traditional coat hooks.

OFFICE/LIBRARY18’3 into bay x 12’0 (5.56m x 3.66m)Double glazed walk-in bay window to front aspect and secondary glazed window to rear aspect. Floor to ceiling bespoke fitted bookcase. Timber beamed ceiling. Telephone point with adsl2+internet access connection. Radiator.

SITTING ROOM19’2 into inglenook x 15’6 (5.84m x 4.72m)Double glazed bay window to front aspect. Feature bressumer beam inglenook fireplace with exposed brick hearth and gas flame effect fire. Feature wall lights. Feature timber beams to ceiling. Exposed timbers and lime plaster wall panels. TV point. Two radiators.


STUDY7’7 x 7’6 (2.31m x 2.29m)Double glazed window to rear aspect. Wall lights. Exposed feature timbers to walls and ceiling. Radiator.

DINING ROOM15’6 into inglenook x 15’6 (4.72m x 4.72m)Double glazed bay window to front aspect. Feature bressumer beam inglenook fireplace with exposed brickwork hearth. Inset ceiling lights and wall lights. Feature timber beams to ceiling. Exposed wall timbers and lime plaster wall panels. Built-in storage cupboard with shelving and new consumer unit. Two radiators.

MAIN LANDINGTwo double glazed windows to rear elevation. Exposed ceiling and wall timbers and lime plaster panels to rear wall. Linen cupboard. Radiator.

BEDROOM ONE12’9 x 12’7 (3.89m x 3.84m)Arched double glazed “Monk’s” window to front elevation (lower casements double glazed). Exposed timbers and traditional lime plaster panels to two walls. Feature timber beams to ceiling. Deep built in wardrobe. Closed-in chimney breast. Spot and wall lights. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO12’9 x 12’7 (3.89m x 3.84m)Arched double glazed “Monk’s” window to front elevation (lower casements double glazed). Exposed timbers and traditional lime plaster panels to two walls. Feature timber beams to ceiling. Closed-in fireplace with exposed brickwork and timber bressumer beam over. Deep built-in wardrobe. Wall lights. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE10’7 x 8’5 (3.23m x 2.57m)Double glazed arched “Monk’s” window to front elevation(lower casements double glazed). Exposed wall timbers and traditional lime plaster panels to three walls. Radiator.


FAMILY BATHROOMModern four piece suite in white comprising enamel bath with wall mounted shower and glass screen, low level WC, bidet and hand wash basin. Tiled wall to bath. Exposed timbers and traditional lime plaster panels to two walls. Oak flooring. Inset ceiling lights. Chrome heated towel rail.

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM22’0 x 11’8 (6.71m x 3.56m)Double glazed windows to patio, side garden and top garden aspects. Italian porcelain tiled floor. Recently fitted with a comprehensive range of fitted oak units with granite work surfaces, including a large central island with base cupboards, drawers and two wine racks. Matching cupboard housing new Worcester boiler serving gas fired central heating system. Further matching range of floor to ceiling pantry cupboards. RangeMaster cooker with gas and electric hob and two ovens with extractor over. Radiator. Part glazed oak stable door to:

UTILITY/ BOOTROOM17’8 x 6’2 (5.38m x 1.88m)Double glazed window and half glazed external door to North aspect. Brick built with polycarbonate roof and quarry tiled floor. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Butler sink. Beech block work tops. Wall lights.

EXTERNAL FURNITURE STOREDouble glazed windows and half glazed external door to South aspect. Brick built with polycarbonate roof and quarry tiled floor. Bench seating to back wall of house. Wall light.

Access from office to GUEST WING

HALLWAYConservation skylight window to rear aspect. Stairs leading to first floor landing. “Fired Earth” tiled floor. Access point to garage, cloakroom, kitchen and lounge/diner. Inset ceiling light. Radiator.


Seller Insight Presented in superb condition, the house offers four main reception rooms, five bedrooms, a wonderful oak fitted kitchen/breakfast room, and a very spacious guest wing, perfect for overflow guests, elderly relatives, grown

children or a rental opportunity. The house sits on a 1/3 acre plot, with views over the Sandy river meadow to the front, a large garage/workshop and parking for up to 7 cars, and is conveniently positioned a 5 minute walk to the railway station (45 minutes into central London) and a mile from the AI. It is also only a few minutes minute drive into deep countryside, benefitting from an enviable rural location, yet with easy access to town and city amenities.

Prue explains, “Nine years ago when looking for a home in the area, I saw the house with a ‘For Sale’ sign and knocked on the door, as the period windows piqued my curiosity. I persuaded the vendors to let me view, despite not having an appointment. I grew up in old houses, and immediately I stepped into the hallway and peeked into the sitting room, I felt as though I’d come home. My husband Pete also fell in love with the property, and once it was ours, we began the painstaking renovation of our home to its former glory.”

“It’s been a labour of love to refurbish the house, uncovering and repairing original features such as the wattle and daub panels and traditional lime plaster, and improving the facilities”, Pete commented. “We’ve worked incredibly hard to ensure that the work has been carried out to the most exacting detail, using traditional materials and methods where possible.” Prue and Pete’s hard work and attention to detail has paid off; the house is now a seamless blend of both the historic, and the sophisticated comforts of twenty first century living, with a happy balance between fine period character and practical ownership.

“The sitting room has an aura of comfort, peace and space”, Prue explains. “It’s the perfect room to relax and unwind, listen to music, watch TV or just read or chat. I can also study in private in the music room/study “nook” whilst still feeling connected to the central life of the house. The massive inglenook fireplace is a central period feature, and reminds me of childhood days seated by the fire with my nose in a book. The formal dining room is a wonderful room for a grand occasion. With its traditional period features, the room simply oozes atmosphere. We’ve seated 18 people in here, and at Christmas, when the beams are draped with greenery, shining baubles, and candles cast flickering shadows around the room, it’s like a Victorian Christmas card!”

Pete comments, “The terraced garden really complements the house. Prue has packed the borders with perennial flowers and shrubs, so it’s colourful all spring, summer and autumn, and easy to maintain. The two patios give plenty of space for children to play, while we sit under the pergola for afternoon tea or a BBQ with friends and family. We also often sit by the pond watching the koi carp gliding through the water. It’s our own private oasis”. Peter and Prue say it has been a great privilege to live here, and be a small part of the long history. They have thoroughly enjoyed their time as custodians and greatly regret that it’s time to move on. They say, “We hope that future owners will love it as much as we have, and keep the house alive with people, noise and much laughter!”


Their favourite room is the huge modern family kitchen, the daily hub of the home and a great informal space

for friends and family gatherings. Recently refitted, it is ideal for the keen cook. Windows on three sides provide a bright, airy space in which to work and socialise, giving views into Prue’s lovingly planted flower gardens.


CLOAKROOMWindow to front aspect. Modern white suite comprising low level WC and hand washbasin. Built-in cupboard to rear of WC. Chrome ladder towel rail. “Fired Earth” tiled floor. Inset ceiling light.

KITCHEN9’11 x 6’9 (3.02m x 2.06m)Window to front aspect. Recently fitted with an extensive range of base and eye level units with contrasting oak effect work tops over. Large ceramic Butler sink with mixer tap. Built in electric oven with induction hob and extractor canopy over. Space for washing machine and fridge freezer. Broom cupboard. Eye level glass display cupboard. Heated chrome towel rail. “Fired Earth” tiled floor.

LOUNGE DINER19’1 x 11’5 (5.82m x 3.48m)Double glazed windows to front, side and rear aspects. Part glazed oak stable door to rear patio. Half vaulted ceiling. Opening to lobby with oak floor.

LANDINGConservation skylight to rear elevation. Oak door to shelved airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water tank. Further storage cupboard.

BEDROOM FOUR15’4 x 14’2 (4.67m x 4.32m)Double glazed window to side elevation. Built in wardrobes. Inset ceiling lights. Radiator.


BEDROOM FIVE16’0 x 11’7 (4.88m x 3.53m)Double glazed Velux window to front elevation. Inset ceiling lights. Radiator.

GUEST BATHROOMDouble glazed Velux window to front elevation. Fitted with a modern white three piece suite comprising P-shaped bath with wall mounted shower over, low level WC and hand wash basin. “Fired Earth” tiled floor with underfloor heating. Chrome ladder towel rail. Extractor fan. Shaver socket. Inset ceiling lights.

GARAGE/WORKSHOP18’2 x 16’0 (5.54m x 4.88m)Oversized single garage. Window to side aspect. Hinged double timber doors. Light and power connected. Consumer unit. Work bench. Storage cupboard. Internal access courtesy door from guest wing.

OUTSIDEThe garden wraps around the house on three sides, and has been professionally landscaped and terraced with York stone pathways, raised flower beds, shaped lawns, shrubs and deep herbaceous flower borders providing perennial colour throughout the spring, summer and autumn. The garden has mature hawthorn, oak, maple, holly and cedar trees, and is also well planted with a selection of younger trees including holly, acers, silver birch, elm, plum, rowan, crab apple, flowering cherry, hazelnut and medlar. The front garden faces South South-East with lawn, trees, raised beds and deep herbaceous borders. There is a split-level koi pond, and wide steps to a sun patio and pergola with exterior lighting. The rear garden is terraced with a lawn area and steps to a second sun terrace area.


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There is a storage shed to the rear aspect. The adjoining fruit and vegetable garden has cobbled paths, raised beds, a timber garden shed, square greenhouse and three timber-framed compost bins. This area has been crop rotated for several years, and contains mature fruit trees (apple and pear), fruit bushes (thornless blackberry, gooseberry, blueberry, raspberry, red and blackcurrant, boysenberry), a strawberry patch and beds for other vegetables, fertilised from the compost bins. The garden can be easily watered as there are seven standpipes. There is perimeter lighting to the front drive and pergola. The garden is fully enclosed with parking for two-three vehicles behind a set of twin hardwood gates. The front gravel driveway provides additional parking for 4-5 vehicles, and there are pedestrian gates to front and rear of the building. There is a fire hydrant on the front gravel drive.

AGENTS NOTESRecently carpeted with high quality carpetsBuilt circa 1510Grade II ListedCouncil Tax Band: FCentral Bedfordshire CouncilMains drainage and gas Plot size 0.32 acresAll external gates to Ivel Road frontage are key lockable Provision for remote controlled gate openers exists via buried armoured cableFire hydrant on front driveNew fire alarms with 10 year battery lifeFive minute walk to railway station45 minute train journey into central London


Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Printed 15.01.2015

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