Summary - PADBURY HOUSE 16 BROMHAM ROAD BEDFORD MK40 2JU
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable city-centre flat, walkable to the station — ideal for first-time buyers or landlords.
- Two bedrooms and spacious living room with good natural light
- Kitchen large enough for a breakfast table
- Allocated off-street parking and communal garden
- Share of freehold; approximately 77 years remaining on lease
- Some lenders may refuse mortgages due to lease length
- Service charge circa £840 per year (below average)
- EPC rating C; gas radiator heating
- Located in a deprived area with higher local crime rates
A well-located two-bedroom second-floor flat a short walk from the town centre and rail station, offered with no onward chain and a share of the freehold. The living room receives good natural light and the kitchen has space for a breakfast table — practical everyday living in a compact footprint. Allocated off-street parking and access to a communal garden add useful outdoor space for residents.
Running costs are reasonable: gas central heating, an EPC C rating, council tax band B and a below-average service charge of about £840 per year. The building dates from the 1980s and benefits from sealed unit/secondary glazing and cavity wall insulation, making the flat straightforward to occupy or let.
Important note for buyers: the lease has around 77 years remaining. That can affect mortgage availability and value; some lenders may refuse to lend until the lease is extended. The property sits in a deprived area with a higher-than-average local crime rate, so buyers should factor in local market conditions and security measures.
This flat suits a first-time buyer seeking an affordable, centrally located home or a landlord prepared to manage lease considerations. It offers immediate occupancy with no chain but also clear practical work for anyone planning a longer-term hold, particularly around lease and local-area considerations.
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