Summary - York Street, Bedford MK40 3RJ
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Freehold takeaway with conversion potential — cash investors and developers only.
Freehold detached mixed-use building with shopfront and first-floor rooms
License in place for takeaway operation; can trade immediately
Not suitable for a residential mortgage — cash or commercial funding required
Scope to convert to single or multiple dwellings subject to planning
Small urban plot with courtyard parking and two-storey outbuilding
Property in basic condition; requires modernisation and refurbishment
Overall footprint modest — about 701 sq ft, approx 12 rooms including outbuildings
Low local crime, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
A freehold, detached mixed-use building on York Street, Bedford, currently configured as a ground-floor Chinese takeaway with three rooms and first-floor living accommodation. The property includes a small rear courtyard with off-street parking and a substantial two-storey outbuilding, offering flexible space for commercial use or redevelopment.
This is an investor-focused opportunity: the property can continue trading as a food outlet under its existing setup or be converted back to a single dwelling or multiple residential units subject to necessary planning consents. The footprint and room sizes are modest (approx. 701 sq ft) so schemes should reflect urban infill constraints.
Buyers should note important constraints: this property is not suitable for a residential mortgage, and conversion to full residential use will require planning permission. The building is in basic condition and will need modernisation and refurbishment works to uplift standards or to facilitate alternative uses.
Located near Bedford town centre and transport links, the site benefits from nearby amenities, good broadband and strong mobile signal. Its combination of shopfront, ancillary rooms and large outbuilding provides clear scope for continued commercial income or value-add redevelopment for an investor prepared to manage planning and renovation risk.
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