MAY COTTAGE
KEY FEATURES
Tucked away on a peaceful village lane with open paddock views, this beautifully presented family home offers nearly 3,700 sq ft of flexible, luxurious living – perfect for growing families, entertaining guests, or simply soaking up the tranquillity of countryside life.
At the heart of the home, a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting room stretches across the rear of the house, designed to bring people together. The bespoke solid wood kitchen, finished with elegant stone worktops and a breakfast bar peninsula, flows effortlessly into the dining space with French doors to the garden – ideal for summer brunches or evening dinners under the stars. The sitting area, complete with a cosy woodburning stove, opens onto a landscaped formal garden, offering a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
Busy families will love the generous utility room – the perfect space after countryside walks and muddy dog adventures. Two additional reception rooms provide calm, private spaces ideal for a home office, snug, or playroom.
Upstairs, six spacious double bedrooms are spread over two floors. The principal suite includes a luxurious en-suite, while the second bedroom boasts a large dressing room and private balcony – the perfect spot for a quiet morning coffee with countryside views. A stylish family bathroom serves two more first-floor bedrooms, while the second floor is home to two additional bedrooms and a bathroom – a superb setup for older children, guests, or even an au pair.
Outside, a generous gravel driveway offers ample parking and leads to the garage. The front garden has been tastefully landscaped with formal hedging, creating a refined first impression. To the rear, the garden is a true haven – backing onto open paddocks and mainly laid to lawn with a collection of mature specimen trees, it’s a peaceful, private escape.
Village Information
The village of Upper Dean a delightful rural haven nestled amidst picturesque countryside, yet ideally placed for modern living. Surrounded by beautiful country walks and open spaces, Upper Dean offers a peaceful, close-knit community lifestyle with all the essentials close to home.
At the heart of the village, you’ll find a traditional local pub, the welcoming Eileen Wade Lower School, a Parish Church, and a thriving cricket club. The village also boasts excellent sporting and recreational facilities, including all-weather tennis courts, a cricket pitch, and a sports pavilion that also hosts a local playgroup — a real hub of community activity.
Upper Dean lies just four miles west of the historic market town of Kimbolton, separated by a mile of scenic open countryside. Residents benefit from being within the catchment area of the highly
regarded Margaret Beaufort Middle School and Sharnbrook Upper School, while the prestigious Kimbolton School — an independent day and boarding school — is only 4.3 miles away, just a short nine-minute drive.
Despite its peaceful setting, Upper Dean enjoys excellent connectivity. Nearby towns such as Kimbolton, Rushden, and Bedford provide a variety of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and amenities including doctor and dentist surgeries, a chemist, and a veterinary practice. Commuters will appreciate the proximity to Bedford train station, offering regular services to London and beyond, while key road links such as the A14, A1, and A428 are all easily accessible. For travel further afield, East Midlands, London Luton, and Stansted airports are all just over an hour away.
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate 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. Printed 24.04.2025
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