Summary -
FLAT 6,52 CLAPHAM ROAD,BEDFORD,MK41 7PW
MK41 7PW
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Well-located top-floor one-bedroom — long lease, tenant in situ, ideal for first-time buyers or investors.
Top-floor one-bedroom apartment with tall ceilings and period exterior
Long lease (~163 years) with option to purchase freehold
Tenant in situ — immediate rental income; no upper chain
Large living room and generous double bedroom, good natural light
Newly fitted boiler, carpets throughout, double glazing throughout
Service charge c.£549 (below average) — leasehold costs apply
Located within walking distance to Bedford town centre and station
Area recorded as very deprived — may affect long-term capital growth
This top-floor one-bedroom apartment in central Bedford offers a straightforward purchase for a first-time buyer or investor. The long lease (around 163 years) and the option to buy the freehold are practical ownership strengths. The property is currently tenanted, providing immediate rental income and demonstrating demand in a high-demand rental area near the town centre and mainline station.
Inside, the flat benefits from a large living room, a generous double bedroom, a separate kitchen, and a newly fitted boiler with carpets throughout. Double glazing and gas central heating add comfort and efficiency. The apartment sits within a Victorian terrace and enjoys tall ceilings and period character externally, while the internal layout is practical for everyday living or letting.
There are some material points to note: the property is leasehold so service charges apply (about £549, described as below average) and the wider area is recorded as very deprived which may affect long-term capital growth despite strong rental demand. The sale includes the tenant in situ (no upper chain) so immediate access for an owner-occupier would be subject to tenancy terms. Overall, this is a well-located, sensible entry-level buy with clear rental potential and scope for modest cosmetic improvement.
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