Herts &amp; Beds


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>This quintessential English market town is absolutely charming, with pretty red brick houses, stylish eateries and stores and Ampthill Great Park for your fix of the great outdoors. No wonder it&#8217;s fast becoming hot-Bedfordshire-property.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/09/eileens-b1s-76.jpg" alt="Eileen's restaurant Ampthill" class="wp-image-60825" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/09/eileens-b1s-76.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/09/eileens-b1s-76-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/09/eileens-b1s-76-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/09/eileens-b1s-76-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Eileen&#8217;s</figcaption></figure>



<p>Get your caffeine hit at the cool <a href="https://www.surfincafe.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Surfin Café</a> and try <a href="https://www.cakestandandcrumb.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cakestand &amp; Crumb</a> for cute vintage tearoom vibes. There&#8217;s no shortage of pubs in Ampthill and the best foodie one has got to be the listed, Queen-Anne-Style, <a aria-label="White Hart (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.thewhitehartampthill.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">White Hart</a>, which also has rooms. And there&#8217;s another <a href="https://www.thewhitehartmaulden.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">White Hart</a>, up the road in Maulden which is worth checking out too. <a aria-label="Fratelli  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.fratelli-italian.co.uk/ampthill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fratelli</a> and <a aria-label="The Hide (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.thehidelounge.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hide</a> are popular mid-range lunch and dinner options, while <a href="https://eskabarschillgrill.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">eSKAbar Chill Grill</a> is the only place for burgers, with <a aria-label="Eileen’s (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.eileensampthill.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eileen’s</a> by Steve Barringer (the Beds-born Head Chef was a runner-up in <em>Masterchef: The Professionals</em>!) being the top choice for somethig a bit fancy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<p>Ampthill has one of the highest proportions of independents of any town in the UK – hats off to that! We love <a href="https://www.numberfourteenampthill.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Number Fourteen</a>, a gorgeous gift shop, while <a href="http://www.thewardrobeampthill.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Wardrobe</a> and <a href="https://www.love2shopboutique.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Love2Shop</a> for a high-end boutique fix and the super-cool (could-have-been-airlifted-from-Shoreditch) craft store, <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.sisterhoodstores.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sisterhood</a>. Florist <a aria-label="Emi Floral Designs (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.emifloraldesigns.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Emi Floral Design</a>s is lovely for a treat to self and <a href="https://absolutelyshabbylass.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Absolutely Shabbyless</a> is your go-to for unique upcycled furniture, plus they run workshops and sell kits, too. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Hix-pilates-and-wellness-ampthill.jpg" alt="two people on Pilates reformers" class="wp-image-86145" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Hix-pilates-and-wellness-ampthill.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Hix-pilates-and-wellness-ampthill-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Hix-pilates-and-wellness-ampthill-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Hix-pilates-and-wellness-ampthill-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Hix-pilates-and-wellness-ampthill-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Hix-pilates-and-wellness-ampthill-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hix Pilates and Wellness</figcaption></figure>



<p>Three DP surgeries in town as well as a <a href="https://www.ampthilltowndental.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dental clinic</a>, so with any luck you should get an appointment. You&#8217;ll also find a number of beauty salons offering aesthetics and more traditional salon treatments, such as <a href="https://www.beautifilltoddington.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beautifill</a>, <a href="https://www.catherinehartbeauty.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Catherine Hart Clinic</a>, <a href="https://beautinity.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beatinity</a> and <a href="https://www.mollywallerbeauty.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Molly Waller</a>, whilst <a href="https://janeyoungwellness.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jane Young Wellness</a> offers massage and spa style treatments. For hair, there&#8217;s salon-cum-boutique, <a href="https://www.the-happy-place.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Happy Place</a>, <a href="https://luciahairart.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lucia Hair Art</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/studioeight.bytylerrose/?hl=en-gb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Studio 8</a> to name a few. And if you&#8217;re looking to keep fit, check out the personal training gym <a href="https://crossfitampthill.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Crossfit Ampthill</a>,  <a href="https://www.akarmalife.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Akarma Life</a> for yoga and Pilates, <a href="https://www.thepilatesstudioampthill.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Pilates Studio</a> or <a href="https://www.hixpilatesandwellness.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hix Pilates and Wellness</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>There&#8217;s a lively community here with lots of events from a weekly Thursday market (and fruit and veg on Saturdays), to wildlife walks and classical music concerts. You&#8217;ll also find two allotment sites in town in case you fancy growing your own and meeting your green-fingered neighbours, plus there&#8217;s a local <a href="http://ampthilltown.play-cricket.com/">cricket club</a>, <a href="http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/ampthilltownfc">football club</a> and <a href="https://www.ampthillrufc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rugby club</a>. And the Parkside Community Hall hosts regular events from comedy to coffee mornings and it&#8217;s also the home of the Zonita Community Cinema (see below). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1124" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/ampthill-great-park_Fotor.jpg" alt="Ampthill Great Park sign post" class="wp-image-73478" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/ampthill-great-park_Fotor.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/ampthill-great-park_Fotor-800x599.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/ampthill-great-park_Fotor-1000x749.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/ampthill-great-park_Fotor-701x525.jpg 701w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p><a href="https://www.ampthill-tc.gov.uk/park" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ampthill Great Park</a> (160 acres of parkland and woodland, with a children’s play area, forest school, tennis courts and cafe); ruined 17th-century <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Houghton House (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/houghton-house/" target="_blank">Houghton House</a>; Stewartby Lakes at the <a href="https://www.marstonvale.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forest of Marston Vale</a>; and of course it&#8217;s a stone&#8217;s throw from Woburn with the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Abbey (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.woburnabbey.co.uk/" target="_blank">Abbey</a> (which is currently closed for refurbishment) and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Safari Park (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.woburnsafari.co.uk/" target="_blank">Safari Park</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>There&#8217;s the children&#8217;s theatre <a href="https://fullhouse.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Full House</a> in Ampthill, and even a community cinema, <a href="http://zonita.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zonita</a>, named after the 1937 Ampthill Picture House.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-price">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE</h2>



<p>Although the larger red brick numbers can go for around £680,000, the average overall price for the town is around £430,200 and there are more affordable options, with terraces coming in at below £350,000, and semis just over £400,000. &nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Ampthill-country-properties.jpg" alt="detached red brick house in ampthill" class="wp-image-86207" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Ampthill-country-properties.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Ampthill-country-properties-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/herts/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/09/Ampthill-country-properties-1000x667.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fresh out of the box, this newly renovated 4-bed detached house in town centre location. <a href="https://www.country-properties.co.uk/properties-for-sale/4-bedrooms-detached-house-in-ampthill-bedfordshire-mk45/27051943/?_gl=1*17bzt64*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTcwNjI2MTQyMC4xNzI3MjgwMTEw*_ga_B0DGSN463N*MTcyNzI4MDEwOC4xLjAuMTcyNzI4MDEwOC4wLjAuNDI5NzgxNQ.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market for £750,000</a></figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p><a href="https://ladybirdpre-school.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ladybird Forest Pre-school</a> is rated Outstanding, while <a href="https://www.merrypoppets.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Merry Poppets</a> and the nursery at The Firs are both Good options. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.russell-lower.co.uk/website" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Russell Lower</a> and <a href="https://www.firslower.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Firs</a> are Good rated primary schools, and <a href="https://www.alamedamiddleschool.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alameda Middle School</a> and <a href="https://www.redbornecommunitycollege.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Redbourne Upper School</a> are Good next steps. If you&#8217;re after independents, there are a range of options nearby, including <a href="https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/bedford-girls-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bedford Girls’ School</a>, <a href="https://herts.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/bedford-school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bedford School</a>, <a href="https://bedfordgreenacre.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bedford Greenacre Independent School</a> and <a href="https://www.pilgrims-school.info" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pilgrims Pre-Prep</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p><a href="https://ampthillantiquesemporium.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ampthill Antiques Emporium</a> is an absolute treasure trove of vintage paraphernalia, over four floors, with everything from furniture to clothing and memorabilia. You could get lost for hours in there! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>A doable 45 miles to London. Quick as a flash! Just 48 mins from Flitwick to St Pancras.</p>



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