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About
Situated in an enviable position within a quiet no-through road in the heart of the highly sought-after Putnoe district, this well-presented detached family home offers spacious and thoughtfully arranged accommodation across two floors.
Offered for sale with no onward chain, the property provides an excellent opportunity for families seeking a substantial home in a popular residential location.
The property is approached via a driveway providing off-road parking and access to an impressive 35ft long garage, which benefits from power and lighting and offers excellent potential for conversion, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents.
Internally, the welcoming entrance hall provides access to all ground floor accommodation, with useful built-in storage and stairs rising to the first floor.
A cloakroom is conveniently located just off the entrance hall and comprises a two-piece suite with WC and wash hand basin.
To the front of the property is a well-equipped kitchen offering a good range of cupboard and worktop space, together with a door providing access to the side passage.
To the rear is a particularly spacious, dual-aspect lounge/diner, creating an excellent main reception space for both relaxing and entertaining, with sliding doors opening directly onto the rear garden.
The first floor is arranged around a central landing and provides four well-proportioned bedrooms, offering excellent flexibility for modern family living.
Bedroom one benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a three-piece family bathroom. There is also useful additional storage available from the landing.
Outside, the property enjoys a south-facing, enclosed rear garden, comprising a paved patio area, well-stocked surrounding flower beds and a central lawn, providing an attractive and private space to enjoy the sunshine throughout the day.
Buckfast Avenue is a quiet residential cul-de-sac situated within the ever-popular Putnoe area of Bedford, one of the town's most established and family-friendly locations.
The area is particularly well regarded for its excellent schooling, with a choice of highly rated primary and secondary schools nearby, making it an ideal location for families.
Residents also benefit from a range of local shops, supermarkets, cafés and everyday amenities, all within easy reach, whilst Putnoe Medical Centre and a number of recreational facilities are also close by.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, Bedford's picturesque Embankment, Priory Country Park and Mowsbury Park are all within easy reach, offering beautiful green spaces, walking routes and leisure facilities.
Bedford town centre is just a short drive away and provides an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, cafés and entertainment venues.
Bedford's mainline railway station offers fast and frequent services to London St Pancras in approximately 40 minutes, making the area particularly attractive to commuters.
There is also excellent road access via the A421, linking to the A1, M1, Milton Keynes and Cambridge. Disclaimer: Please note we do not test any fixtures, fittings, apparatus or services.
Any interested parties should undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements provided are approximate and photos are provided for guidance only.
Potential buyers are advised to re-check the measurements before committing to any expense. Potential buyers are advised to check and confirm the EPC and council tax before committing to any expense.
Floorplans are for illustration purposes only.
Cooper Wallace do not verify the legal title of the property and the potential buyers should obtain verification from their solicitors committing to any expense. Tenure: Freehold
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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