One-bedroom open-plan apartment, approximately 335 sq ft
Allocated off-street parking space to the rear
Long lease: about 122 years remaining
Service charge roughly £1,200 per year (average)
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband speeds
Close to Bedford town centre and mainline train station
Small size; best for single occupants or couples, not families
Wider area: deprived classification and recorded high crime levels
This compact one-bedroom, open-plan first-floor apartment sits on Lansdowne Road within walking distance of Bedford town centre and the mainline train station. At around 335 sq ft it offers efficient living for a first-time buyer or a buy-to-let investor seeking a low-maintenance, modern-feeling home with allocated off-street parking.
The property benefits from a long lease (circa 122 years remaining), mains gas central heating and excellent mobile and broadband connectivity — useful for commuters and renters. Local amenities are abundant: shops, cafés, restaurants and schools are all close by, and the apartment is within reach of several well-regarded independent and state schools.
Notable practical points: the apartment is small and suits single occupancy or couples rather than families; the advertised average service charge is approximately £1,200 a year. The wider area shows signs of deprivation and recorded high local crime levels, which may affect resale or rental premiums and should be considered alongside the property’s central location and transport links.
Overall this is a straightforward, centrally located studio-style apartment offering a long lease and easy access to transport and amenities. It will suit a first-time buyer seeking an affordable city-base or an investor targeting short-term lettings, though buyers should weigh the small floor area and local area factors when deciding to view.
