Summary - 51, Heron Quay MK40 1TH
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact chain-free two-bedroom flat near Bedford station — ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
Two double bedrooms in a compact 561 sq ft layout
Open-plan lounge/kitchen with natural light and wooden flooring
Allocated off-street parking included
Chain-free sale — quick completion possible
Lease approx. 89 years remaining; may need extension
Service charge £865 pa; ground rent £360 pa
Medium flood risk; very high local crime levels
Close to Bedford town centre, station and riverside walks
A compact two-bedroom ground-floor flat set within the modern Heron Quay development, offered chain-free and ready for immediate occupation or let. The open-plan lounge/kitchen and allocated off-street parking provide practical, low-maintenance living suited to first-time buyers or buy-to-let purchasers. The property totals approximately 561 sq ft and benefits from double glazing and gas central heating.
Location is a strong selling point: the apartment sits close to Bedford town centre, the train station and riverside walks, with shops, restaurants and a cinema within easy reach. Nearby independent and state schools, plus a broad range of local amenities, add to the flat’s everyday convenience and rental appeal.
There are important material considerations for buyers. The lease length is short for a new buyer at around 89 years remaining; this will affect mortgage availability and may require a lease extension. Service charge (£865 pa) and ground rent (£360 pa) apply. The property sits in an area recorded as very deprived with very high crime levels, and a medium flood risk—factors which can influence insurance and resale or rental values.
For investors the flat presents straightforward rental potential given location and chain-free status, but budget for potential lease extension costs and consider insurance and management implications related to local crime and flood risk. For first-time buyers this is an affordable entry into Bedford’s riverside quarter, best suited to those happy with a smaller footprint and prepared to address lease-length issues in the near term.
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