Summary - 3, Stafford Road, BEDFORD MK42 9EA
3 bed 1 bath End of Terrace
Chain-free period terrace close to transport and riverside amenities.
Freehold three-bedroom end-terrace, about 1,012 sq ft
Close walk to Bedford town centre, train station and riverside
No onward chain — vacant possession potential
EPC rating E; energy upgrades likely required
Solid brick walls with no known insulation (assumed)
Dated kitchen and general cosmetic refurbishment needed
Small forecourt and compact rear garden; low-maintenance plot
Area is relatively deprived; consider tenant profile and yields
This three-bedroom end-of-terrace in central Bedford offers straightforward investment potential and easy access to the town centre, train station and riverside leisure. At about 1,012 sq ft over two storeys, the layout includes a lounge, separate dining room, kitchen and a single family bathroom with three first-floor bedrooms — a simple plan attractive to tenants or a small family.
Constructed in the 1930s–1940s from solid brick, the property retains period bay-window character but needs cosmetic updating. The kitchen is dated and there’s no installed wall insulation (solid brick as built), so buyers should budget for energy-efficiency improvements; the current EPC rating is E. Services are mains gas with boiler and radiators; broadband and mobile signal are reported good.
Practical positives include freehold tenure, no onward chain, street parking and close walking distance to shops, hospital and transport links including the A421 for regional commutes. The small walled forecourt and compact rear garden suit low-maintenance rental demand. The surrounding area is mixed and more deprived than average, which may affect tenant mix and rental levels.
This house is best for investors or buyers happy to refurbish for rental income or resale. Key considerations are the EPC grade, potential cost of insulation and kitchen refit, and the need to verify services and structural condition via survey before purchase.
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