Summary - 13 MERCHANTS COURT BEDFORD MK42 0AT
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free, compact town-centre flat with parking and balcony appeal.
- Two-bedroom second-floor apartment with en-suite master bedroom
- Open-plan kitchen/living room with small balcony
- Allocated off-street parking included
- Leasehold: c.103 years remaining
- High annual service charge c.£3,000 and ground rent £250
- Sold by modern auction; buyer fees and reservation charge apply
- Compact overall size (approx. 493 sq ft) — limited outdoor space
- Local area: town centre location but higher crime and deprivation
This compact two-bedroom, second-floor apartment in central Bedford is offered chain free and suits first-time buyers or investors seeking a town-centre flat with immediate rental or occupation potential. The open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner opens onto a small balcony, and the master bedroom includes an en-suite — a practical layout for everyday living or lettings.
Practical benefits include allocated off-street parking, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband, and a remaining lease of about 103 years. The block is a modern, purpose-built development (late 1990s–early 2000s) with double glazing and electric underfloor heating, keeping maintenance straightforward compared with older stock.
Material considerations are clear: the property is leasehold with an average service charge of around £3,000 per year and a ground rent of £250. It will be sold via a Modern Method of Auction that imposes additional buyer fees, a non-refundable reservation fee (4.5% of the purchase price, minimum £6,600) and other costs — buyers must complete due diligence and budget for these charges.
Location strengths (walking distance to Bedford town centre, local amenities, transport links) contrast with wider-area challenges: higher local crime rates and elevated area deprivation indicators. The apartment’s overall footprint is modest (about 493 sq ft), so buyers seeking generous space or gardens should note the limited outdoor areas — the balcony is the primary private outdoor space.
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Merchants Court, Bedford, MK42 — £175,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 493 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 — £90,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 377 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Union Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 — £180,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 684 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Olivier Court, Union Street, Bedford, MK40 — £170,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 668 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in The Crescent, Bedford, MK40 , MK40 — £160,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Chaucer Road, Bedford, MK40 — £150,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 679 ft²
