Summary - 51 1 CLARENDON STREET BEDFORD MK41 7SH
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable period flat near park and direct trains to London.
Share of freehold with c.994 years remaining lease
This two-bedroom first-floor maisonette offers an affordable entry into Bedford’s popular Clarendon Street area, presented with a long lease (c.994 years) and share of freehold. At around 678 sq ft the accommodation is compact but practical, with a bay-windowed Victorian façade, decent natural light and loft access for extra storage. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal suit commuters and working tenants.
The flat requires light-to-medium modernisation: cosmetic redecoration, decluttering and updating of finishes are needed. Heating is by electric storage heaters and the building’s solid brick walls appear uninsulated — improving energy efficiency will likely need work and the current EPC rating is E. These are tangible costs to factor in but also an opportunity to add value.
Location is a strong selling point. Clarendon Street sits within walking distance of Bedford Park, the town centre and the mainline train to London, making it attractive to first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors targeting short-term lets or commuter lets. Crime levels are very low and council tax is notably cheap, though the wider area scores as very deprived and has a cosmopolitan, student-heavy character.
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