Summary - 171 CARDINGTON ROAD BEDFORD MK42 0BZ
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Chain-free two-bed with garage, parking and strong extension potential.
Chain-free two-bedroom semi-detached with south-facing rear garden
Driveway parking for multiple cars plus single garage with power and light
Good transport links: A421, A6, M1 and rapid trains to London
Potential to extend subject to planning permission (STPP)
Requires modernisation throughout; visible wear and likely refurbishment needed
Possible damp staining and weathered external joinery — investigate further
Solid brick construction, double glazing and mains gas central heating
Situated in a very deprived area with higher local crime rates
This chain-free two-bedroom semi-detached house in central Bedford is a clear opportunity for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The property sits on a decent plot with driveway parking, a single garage (with power and lighting) and a south-facing rear garden — useful for extension potential and outside living. Road links to the A421, A6 and M1 are excellent and Bedford mainline station offers fast services to London St Pancras.
Internally the layout is straightforward: hallway, large lounge/dining room, kitchen with under-stairs storage and a rear conservatory, plus two first-floor bedrooms and a shower room. The house dates from the 1930s–1940s and has solid brick walls with double glazing and mains gas central heating. The overall size is average at about 847 sq ft, and council tax is described as affordable.
The property does require modernisation and some investigative work. Photographs and descriptions show worn finishes, possible damp staining, and weathered external joinery; the house would benefit from updating the kitchen, bathroom, decoration and landscaping. There is planning potential to extend subject to permission (STPP), which could increase living space and value.
For a buyer wanting a project with good transport links and strong rental demand, this offers tangible upside: clear scope for refurbishment, garden improvement and potential extension. For those seeking a move-in-ready home, budget for renovation works and any remedial checks (damp/structural/electrical) should be factored in.
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