Summary - 19 WESTERN STREET BEDFORD MK40 1QT
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Ideal first-home or buy-to-let close to transport links.
Share of freehold; chain-free sale
A roomy two-bedroom converted apartment in a Victorian end-terrace, offered chain-free with a share of the freehold. At about 760 sq ft, the layout includes an open-plan kitchen/diner and living area, two double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom, making it a practical first home or rental buy in central Bedford. Excellent transport links and local amenities are within easy walking distance, including direct rail services and nearby shops.
The property benefits from period features such as high ceilings and a bay window, plus double glazing and mains gas heating with a boiler and radiators. Council tax is very cheap, which will help running costs. The apartment sits in an area popular with young families and students, giving steady tenant demand for buy-to-let owners.
Notable negatives: the building dates from c.1900–1929 and has solid brick walls with no known insulation, so energy efficiency will be limited unless upgraded. The local area records very high crime levels and is classified as very deprived — buyers should factor this into safety, insurance and rental demand considerations. Some internal refresh is needed (new flooring in parts) to bring rooms up to a modern standard.
Overall this is a practical, well-sized central property for a first-time buyer wanting commuter convenience or an investor seeking a straightforward rental unit. There is clear potential to add value with targeted improvements to flooring and thermal insulation.
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