5-bedroom house · MK41 9RG
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About
Occupying a peaceful cul-de-sac position, this spacious and highly versatile semi-detached family home offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors, making it ideal for growing families seeking flexible living space.
The ground floor welcomes you with a charming bay-fronted lounge, complete with an attractive period-style fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
To the rear, the property has been thoughtfully extended to provide an impressive open-plan kitchen/diner/family room, offering an abundance of storage and workspace, a dedicated utility area, and French doors opening directly onto the rear garden, perfect for both everyday family life and entertaining guests.
A convenient cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor, there are two generous double bedrooms, a comfortable single bedroom, and a newly fitted contemporary shower room.
The converted loft adds further flexibility, currently providing two interconnecting bedrooms alongside a second shower room.
This space could easily be reconfigured to create a superb principal bedroom suite with en-suite facilities.
Externally, the property benefits from off-road parking for at least two vehicles to the front.
The rear garden is well maintained and offers an excellent outdoor space for relaxation and recreation, with two useful storage sheds included in the sale.
Harpenden Close enjoys a peaceful residential setting whilst remaining conveniently close to many of Bedford's most desirable amenities and leisure facilities.
The property is ideally positioned for those seeking a balance between tranquil living and easy access to the town's vibrant social and recreational offerings.
Within a comfortable walk are some of Bedford's most popular green spaces, including the Embankment, Russell Park, and Priory Marina, all offering picturesque riverside walks, open green areas, tennis courts, crazy golf, and children's play facilities.
These local attractions provide excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation and family days out throughout the year.
For everyday convenience, residents benefit from local shops and a Tesco supermarket within easy reach, whilst a highly regarded local pizza restaurant can be found just at the end of the road.
The nearby White Horse on Newnham Avenue offers traditional pub dining and regular quiz nights, while the popular Castle Road area boasts an excellent selection of independent cafés, restaurants, bars and boutique shops.
Bedford town centre is readily accessible and provides a wide range of shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities, including a cinema, fitness centres and regular community events.
The renowned Bedford River Festival and other seasonal celebrations contribute to the town's strong sense of community and vibrant atmosphere.
The property is particularly well placed for families, falling within the catchment areas for the highly regarded Castle Newnham School and Goldington Academy.
Commuters are equally well served, with Bedford's mainline railway station offering fast and direct services to London, while Milton Keynes, Biggleswade and surrounding towns are easily accessible by road.
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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.
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