Summary - 169 BOWER STREET BEDFORD MK40 3RA
3 bed 2 bath End of Terrace
Character-filled family home close to parks, schools and Bedford town centre.
Victorian end-of-terrace with period features and solid fuel burner
Two unusually large double bedrooms spanning the side passageway
Kitchen/breakfast with modern units and bi-fold doors to garden
Ground-floor cloakroom/utility and separate sitting and dining rooms
Walled rear garden wider than typical with private side passageway
Solid brick walls likely lack cavity insulation; consider upgrades
Third bedroom is small; better suited as study or child's room
Freehold; double glazing post-2002, gas central heating, fast broadband
This Victorian end-of-terrace townhouse sits on the edge of Bedford’s Castle Quarter and offers surprisingly generous rooms for its type. The layout works well for family life with separate sitting and dining rooms, a kitchen/breakfast space with modern units and bi-fold doors to a walled rear garden. Period features — sash windows, stripped wood floors, fireplaces and a solid-fuel burner in the living room — give the house character and warmth.
On the first floor are two very large double bedrooms that span the side passageway, a smaller third bedroom or study, and a spacious bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate walk-in shower. Practical additions include a ground-floor cloakroom/utility room and gas central heating to radiators. The property is freehold and benefits from double glazing installed post-2002 and fast broadband and mobile signal.
Outside, the rear garden is wider than many terraces and includes lawn and patio areas plus a private side passageway. The immediate area provides cafes, independent shops, Russell Park, the Embankment and good rail links into central London. Nearby primary schooling is highly regarded, making the location well suited to families or professionals.
A few practical points to note: the home is of solid-brick construction typical of its era and likely has limited wall insulation. The third bedroom is compact, and the plot is small compared with detached properties. Prospective buyers wanting higher thermal performance or major modernisation should factor potential insulation and upgrade work into their plans.
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