5 Bedroom Detached House For Sale In Bedford

A beautifully restored Grade II listed home, believed to date back over 400 years, offering approximately 2,400 sq ft of versatile accommodation across the main house and attached annexe, set within private gated grounds on the southern edge of Bedford.

Wixamtree House is a home where historic character and contemporary family living sit perfectly alongside one another. Lovingly and sympathetically renovated by the current owners, the property retains an abundance of original features, including exposed beams, stone floors and magnificent inglenook fireplaces with log burners, while benefiting from an extensive programme of improvements including new windows, a new heating system and beautifully appointed bathrooms.

The ground floor has been thoughtfully arranged to create a wonderful flow between the principal reception rooms, making it equally suited to everyday family life and entertaining. At its heart is the impressive living room, where the imposing wood-fired inglenook fireplace creates a warm and welcoming focal point. Positioned between the dining room and kitchen, it forms the natural centre of the home, while the kitchen provides a second hub where family life naturally unfolds. A further reception room offers valuable flexibility, complemented by an adjacent downstairs bathroom.

One of the property’s standout features is the attached annexe, which benefits from its own independent entrance, bedroom and shower room. Ideal for guests, extended family, multigenerational living or those seeking flexible accommodation, it significantly enhances the versatility of the home.

Upstairs, the character continues with vaulted ceilings and mezzanine levels adding further individuality throughout. The principal bedroom enjoys its own impressive fireplace, en-suite shower room and adjoining dressing room, which could equally serve as a home office. A further en-suite bedroom provides an excellent guest suite, while the remaining bedrooms are all well proportioned and adaptable to a variety of family requirements.
Outside, the property continues to impress. The beautifully landscaped gardens have been transformed by the current owners and now provide a peaceful and private setting, with established lawns, raised planting beds, wildflower areas and a variety of seating spaces. Bordered by open countryside where horses can often be seen grazing, the grounds offer a wonderful sense of tranquillity while remaining highly practical, with generous gravelled parking and an integral garage.

Location
Occupying a peaceful semi-rural position in Harrowden, Wixamtree House enjoys the increasingly rare combination of countryside living and everyday convenience. Open fields, public footpaths and bridleways are all on the doorstep, while Bedford town centre is approximately three miles away, offering an excellent range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, leisure facilities and cultural attractions.

Families are particularly well served by a choice of nearby primary and secondary schools, including Bedford Academy, while Bedford is also home to the highly regarded Harpur Trust independent schools. For commuters, Bedford railway station provides frequent Thameslink and East Midlands Railway services, with the fastest journeys to London St Pancras taking around 39 minutes. The nearby A421 also provides excellent access to the A1, M1, Milton Keynes and London Luton Airport.

Services, Utilities & Property Information:

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax band: F
Local Authority: Bedfordshire
EPC: Band G | Grade II Listed
Property construction : Standard Render and Tile
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Drainage & Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Gas
Broadband: FTTC / Standard Fibre Broadband connection available - we advise you to check with your provider.
Mobile signal/coverage: 4G/5G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider.
Parking: Driveway
Total Internal Floor Area: 222m2

The property benefits from rights granted under a 1992 Deed of Grant and is subject to historic restrictive covenants relating to certain external alterations. Further details are available upon request and will be confirmed during the conveyancing process.