Characterful five-bedroom cottage with an acre of land on sale for £800,000 (aff)

Flying Horse Cottage, a five-bedroom detached period house on Ampthill Road in Lidlington, Bedfordshire, is on the market for £800,000. Set on approximately an acre directly on the famous Greensand Ridge Walk, the characterful home offers around 3,300 sq ft of accommodation, a stable block, useful outbuildings and a private borehole water supply. Explore Flying Horse Cottage in Lidlington

For buyers looking for a home with plenty of character and outdoor space, this property combines historic features with a substantial family layout. Prospective purchasers can view all the photographs, take the virtual tour and book a viewing to get a fuller impression of the cottage and its grounds.

Believed to date from before 1900, Flying Horse Cottage is described as a charming detached period residence surrounded by Bedfordshire countryside. Its position directly on the Greensand Ridge Walk is a particularly notable feature, putting the property within an established rural setting.

The house has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, providing substantial accommodation for family life or those wanting additional rooms for guests and other uses. The five-bedroom detached property is freehold and combines its period character with the scale expected of a modern family home.

Inside, the emphasis is on the property's wealth of character and original features. Rather than being a conventional modern house, Flying Horse Cottage retains the distinctive qualities associated with a period residence, while offering approximately 3,300 sq ft of accommodation.

The generous plot is one of the home's biggest attractions. Extending to approximately an acre, the grounds provide considerable outdoor space around the cottage, with the surrounding countryside adding to its rural setting. See the approximately one-acre grounds and explore how the property sits within the landscape.

The outside space also includes a stable block and useful outbuildings, adding practical facilities beyond the main house. The stable block and outbuildings could appeal to buyers looking for additional storage or flexible external space, although the listing does not specify further uses.

Another distinctive feature is the private borehole water supply located within the grounds. Combined with the acreage, outbuildings and position beside the walking route, it adds to the property's unusual combination of rural features. Discover the full details of Flying Horse Cottage.

The listing also highlights potential to convert the garage and stables, offering scope for buyers to consider how those existing spaces might be used in the future. Any such changes would, of course, be subject to the relevant permissions and requirements. Explore the garage and stables potential.

Priced at £800,000, the property offers a rare combination of period character, extensive accommodation and approximately an acre of land in a highly sought-after rural location. Its direct position on the Greensand Ridge Walk is likely to be an important consideration for anyone drawn to the surrounding countryside. View the £800,000 Lidlington property.

Flying Horse Cottage is one of many homes available in the Bedfordshire area through Purplebricks. View the full listing, photographs and booking details for Flying Horse Cottage.