Summary - 165, Wilkinson Road, Kempston MK42 7FR
3 bed 1 bath Detached
50% shared ownership on a detached three-bedroom — affordable entry to Kempston living.
Three-bedroom detached home with private rear garden
50% shared ownership — 50% share priced at £195,500
Monthly rent £470.42 and service charge £60.81 pcm (ongoing costs)
Leasehold with about 117 years remaining
Tandem off-street parking for two cars — access can be restrictive
Single family bathroom only; downstairs WC present
Approx. 958 sq ft — average-sized, ready for cosmetic updates
Good broadband, mobile signal; very low local crime
A three-bedroom detached house offered via a 50% shared ownership scheme, giving first-time buyers access to an otherwise full-market detached home at a lower upfront cost. The property sits on Wilkinson Road in Kempston with a private rear garden and tandem off-street parking for two cars. Internally you’ll find a living room, kitchen/dining room, downstairs WC, two double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a family bathroom.
Practical running costs are set out: the full market value is listed at £390,000, with the 50% share priced at £195,500. Shared ownership charges include a monthly rent of £470.42 and a service charge of £60.81 pcm; the lease has approximately 117 years remaining. These figures make the property affordable to step onto the ladder while still carrying ongoing monthly costs.
The layout and condition suit buyers who want a ready-to-live-in home with scope for cosmetic updating rather than a full renovation. The house is average-sized at around 958 sq ft with gas central heating and good broadband and mobile signal. Parking is a tandem driveway to the rear, which is convenient but can be restrictive for two-car households.
Notable drawbacks are that this is a leasehold/shared ownership sale (not a freehold purchase) with ongoing rent and service charge liabilities. There is only one bathroom, which may be a limitation for larger families. Prospective buyers should verify all service and lease details and commission a survey if required.
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