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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · MK42 8PJ
SoldListed 293 daysAuction 25 Feb · ended
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An extended four-bedroom, semi-detached house that is well located in the area of Kempston, for sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 25th February 2026.
A bay fronted semi-detached house requiring some modernisation, well positioned in Kempston, a town and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford with its wide range of amenities and also is only approximately 1.7 miles from Bedford town centre.
The accommodation is laid out over three floors with a spacious sitting/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and a family bathroom on the ground floor with three bedrooms on the first floor and a fourth, spacious bedroom on the second floor.
The front of the property has a small walled garden and there is a walkway to the side of the house providing access rear garden.
The 'L' shaped rear garden is fenced with paving and lawn areas and an storage shed.
Tenure: Freehold Accommodation: Ground Floor: Entrance hall, sitting/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, inner lobby and a family bathroom. First Floor: Landing and three bedrooms.
Second Floor: Spacious master bedroom. Exterior: To the front of the property is a small walled garden with a side access to the 'L' shaped fenced rear garden with paved and lawn areas.
Auctioneer's Note: The Sellers have advised us that no pre-auction offers will be accepted, and the lot will only be sold in the auction on 25th February 2026.
Viewings: Tue 10 Feb 10:45-11:15 Sat 14 Feb 10:45-11:15 Thu 19 Feb 10:45-11:15 These are open house viewings, you do not need to make an appointment you can simply attend between the published times.
** The auction is being held at the Delta Marriott Hotel, Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes MK7 6HL on Wednesday 25th February 2026 and will start at 12:00; it is a public auction so you can just turn up on the day you do not need to pre-register.
You can also register for telephone/proxy/internet bidding online from the 16th February 2026 by following the link below and clicking on the yellow box Register to Bid: ** Council Tax Band: B EPC Rating: D VAT: VAT is not applicable Seller's Solicitor: Palmers Solicitors Ref: Yagnesh Shah Hassett House, Hassett Street, Bedford, MK40 1HA yagnesh.
Local Authority: Bedford Borough Council - Services: Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.
Buyers Premium: There is no Buyer's Premium payable on this lot. Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Administration Charge: Purchasers will be required to pay an administration fee of £1,500 incl. VAT
Value & comps
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