5 Bed Penthouse, Park House

Originally built in 1873, Park House is a magnificent striking piece of Victorian architecture in a French Gothic style. This unique, secluded country house benefits from easy access to local private schools and Bedford Town centre which is just 3.3 miles away.

The property is approached down a private tree lined driveway of approximately ¾ of a mile which leads onto a large gravelled circular driveway for numerous vehicles.

The penthouse apartment within this impressive building is now available for occupation which comprises of:

Entrance hall ♦ Spiral staircase ♦ Sitting room
Study Kitchen/breakfast room ♦ 5 bedrooms
2 bath/shower rooms ♦ Storage room ♦ Utility room

**HISTORY**
Over its history, Park House has taken on different roles, from the Howard family home to a secret safe house Churchill apparently frequented during the second world war. In the 1950's, it was turned into a rehabilitation centre for the wounded service men of WWII. From 1968, the house was bought by the Holy Ghost teaching order of nuns, where it remained until it was sold as a residential home in 1985. Unlike many houses of its time, Park House has retained an air of dignity and magnificence, having retained many of its original features.

**LOCATION**
Located in the central-northern part of Bedfordshire, Bedford has been a settlement since early medieval times, as proven by historical sources documenting the reigns of various Saxon kings. Bedford is built on the River Great Ouse, which has, throughout the centuries, been an important source of sustenance for the developing local population.

Bedford town centre includes a mix of both chains and independent shops mostly dotted around the central square mile of the town. There are shops of every sort, serving the entire community of Bedford. In the center of the town there is also the 'Castle Quarter' which describes itself as "a square mile of independent shops." Since 2004, however, the town has begun offering a number of other markets including the Bedford Gourmet Market, Farmers Market, Home and Garden Market and Arts and Crafts Fair.

Bedford School (boys), Bedford Modern School (co-educational) and Bedford Girls' School all provide outstanding education for 7-18 year olds. Pilgrims', St Andrew's and Polham are excellent feeder schools.

Major roads serving Bedford include the A421, A509, A6 and A4280 and the nearest motorway is the M1 junction 13, which is just under 15 miles away. Bedford is served by

Two train stations located less than a mile apart, the main one being Bedford Station and the other Bedford St Johns. Bedford Station features trains that go to Brighton via London St Pancras.