Summary - 44 FLAT 9 DE PARYS AVENUE BEDFORD MK40 2TP
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact Victorian one-bed with long lease, low charges, and town-centre convenience.
Long lease (~108 years) with low annual service charge (~£900)
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in De Parys Avenue offers a compact, well-lit home in a prestigious Victorian setting close to Bedford town centre. At around 397 sq ft the layout is efficient: a double bedroom, modern bathroom, and an open-plan living area with an integrated kitchen. The property suits a first-time buyer seeking an affordable entry into a period neighbourhood or an investor wanting a straightforward let in a central location.
Practical running costs are a selling point: a long lease (about 108 years remaining), modest service charge (~£900pa) and a small ground rent (~£200pa). Residents’ unallocated parking and double glazing installed after 2002 add convenience. The apartment is a ground-floor flat within a converted Victorian building, so you get characterful external features and tree-lined street appeal.
Buyers should note a few material points. Heating is by electric storage heaters, which can be more costly than gas central heating. The building’s solid-brick walls likely lack cavity insulation, so full thermal performance may require future investment. The apartment is small, so it won’t suit those needing generous living or storage space. The surrounding area is mixed: close to amenities and the train station but classed as deprived and with cosmopolitan student neighbourhoods nearby, which may mean variable local activity and rental demand.
Overall this flat is a pragmatic, low-cost entry into Bedford’s desirable De Parys Avenue — attractive for first-time buyers wanting central convenience and for buy-to-let investors prepared to manage heating and potential upgrade work.
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