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£1,600,000

Rushden Road, Sharnbrook

Land size
6.5 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Exceptional double-fronted Victorian former farmhouse
  • Four-bedroom detached family residence
  • Detached two-bedroom annexe bungalow
  • Equestrian facilities
  • Electric gated entrance
  • Beautiful mature gardens and countryside views
  • Ideal for multi-generational living
  • Highly sought-after village location
  • Rare lifestyle opportunity

Description

Martin & Co are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional double-fronted Victorian former farmhouse, occupying approximately 6.5 acres of established grounds and paddocks, together with a detached two-bedroom annexe bungalow and equestrian facilities, all set within a private and picturesque countryside setting on the edge of the highly sought-after village of Sharnbrook.

Approached via electrically operated entrance gates, a magnificent private driveway extending approximately 600ft (200 yards) creates an impressive approach to the property and immediately establishes the sense of exclusivity and grandeur that Vicarage Farm offers.

The handsome Victorian farmhouse is beautifully presented and retains an abundance of character and charm, with attractive elevations, generous proportions and a wealth of period features throughout. The spacious accommodation has been thoughtfully arranged to provide comfortable and versatile family living, comprising four well-proportioned bedrooms, elegant reception rooms and ample space for both day-to-day family life and entertaining on a larger scale.

A particular feature of the property is the detached two-bedroom annexe bungalow, offering excellent flexibility for multi-generational living, dependent relatives, guest accommodation, a home office environment or potential income generation, subject to any necessary permissions.

Externally, the property truly comes into its own. Set within approximately 6.5 acres, the grounds comprise beautifully maintained gardens, paddocks and equestrian facilities, making this an ideal purchase for those seeking an equestrian lifestyle or simply wishing to enjoy the space, privacy and tranquillity afforded by a substantial rural holding. The mature grounds provide a stunning backdrop to the property, with open countryside views and an enviable degree of seclusion.

Despite its wonderfully private countryside setting, Vicarage Farm enjoys excellent accessibility to Bedford, Milton Keynes and key transport links, combining rural tranquillity with modern convenience. The property is also exceptionally well placed to benefit from the substantial investment and infrastructure improvements associated with the forthcoming Universal Studios UK resort, further enhancing the long-term appeal of the wider Bedfordshire area.

The highly regarded village of Sharnbrook offers an excellent range of local amenities, popular public houses, village shops and highly respected schooling, making it one of North Bedfordshire's most desirable villages.

Properties of this calibre, offering a combination of a substantial period residence, detached ancillary accommodation, equestrian facilities and acreage, are rarely available within such a prestigious Bedfordshire village location. An internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation, setting and lifestyle opportunity on offer.

Martin & Co for themselves, and for the vendors/owners of the property, whose agents they are, give notice that;
(A) These particulars are produced in good faith, but are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract;
(B) No person in the employment of Martin & Co has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-09-25

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 208 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (5+ acres).

This Property£246,154 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £184,277 / acre
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

5.5 Gbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Sharnbrook Primary0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    216
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pinchmill Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    88
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Milton Ernest CofE Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    67
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Thurleigh Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    92
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Riseley CofE Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    121
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Sharnbrook Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,684
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lincroft Academy3.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    923
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Thomas More Catholic School5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    893
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Mark Rutherford School5.8 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,150
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Ferrers School6.1 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    937
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Sharnbrook, Sharnbrook1 mile
Spar Platinum Souldrop Service Station, Souldrop1.8 miles
Co-op Harrold, Harrold4.1 miles

GP surgery

Sharnbrook Surgery726 metres

Pharmacy

Wellbeing Pharmacy1 mile

Hospital

Bedford Hospital7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Bedford Rail Station6.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Mill Road594 metres

Typical drive times

Bedford13 min · 7.8 miles
Rushden10 min · 6.1 miles
Higham Ferrers11 min · 7.8 miles
Irthlingborough13 min · 9.1 miles
Milton Keynes (city)34 min · 27 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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56 St. Loyes Street Bedford MK40 1EZ

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