1-bedroom flat · MK40 1JP
Listing removedListed 3 daysAuction 14 Jun · ended
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About
This one-bedroom, fourth-floor apartment which is in need of modernisation, is centrally located in Bedford, close to both the bus and train stations, for sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 9th December 2026.
Beckett Court is one of three high-rise apartment buildings built in the mid-twentieth century, situated in the Greyfriars development area of Bedford.
It is positioned in close proximity to Bedford Bus Station and less than half a mile from Bedford Train Station, which benefits from direct lines to London St. Pancras in as little as 40 minutes.
The building is accessed from a secure central entrance on the ground-floor.
There is a separate residents entrance to the storage area, where this flat benefits from a lockable ground floor storage unit within the building.
The apartment kitchen and bathroom are in need of refurbishment.
There is then a large living room, which benefits from a balcony, the living room leads on to the well proportioned double-bedroom at the rear of the property, these rooms would benefit from redecoration.
Tenure: Leasehold Accommodation: Communal entrance with lifts to all floors. Front door, hallway, kitchen, bathroom, living room, double bedroom.
Lease: 125 years from 14/06/1982 (80 years remaining) Ground Rent: £10 per annum. Service Charge: TBC Viewings: We will be holding open-house viewings towards the end of November.
As soon as the dates and times have been set, we will let everyone know who has registered for the legal pack via e-mail, and they will also be published on our website.
** The auction is being held at The Woughton House Hotel, Newport Road, Woughton-on-the-Green, Milton Keynes MK6 3LR on Wednesday 9th December 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 30th November 2026 by following the link below: ** Council Tax Band: A EPC Rating: TBC 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
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