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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · MK41 9ED
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About
- Press Option 1 for Sales and 2 for the Bedford Office - A beautifully modernised and spacious 1960s three-bedroom detached family home, positioned on a generous and private plot in one of Bedford's most desirable roads, and belong offered for sale with no onward chain.
This impressive property has been thoughtfully updated throughout, combining contemporary open-plan living with the character and proportions typical of homes from this era.
At the heart of the property is a superb open-plan kitchen/dining/family room.
This light-filled space features a large central island, high-quality cabinetry, integrated appliances and stylish pendant lighting.
Expansive glazing and bi-fold doors open directly onto the rear terrace and garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow-perfect for entertaining or family life.
Adjacent to this, the separate sitting room provides a tranquil retreat, complete with generous window frontage and a feature fireplace.
The welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the home, showcasing original parquet flooring, stone detailing and a striking staircase with modern finishes.
A ground-floor cloakroom adds further convenience.
Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms offer comfortable and flexible accommodation, with the family bathroom beautifully refitted to include a freestanding bath, walk-in shower and contemporary tiling.
Outside, the property boasts an exceptional rear garden-immensely private, mature and extending to an impressive size, offering ample scope for landscaping, play areas or future extensions (subject to planning permission).
Several useful outbuildings provide additional storage. To the front, a driveway and garage ensure ample parking.
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a spacious, stylish home with both immediate comfort and long-term potential in an excellent location.
- Location - Polhill Avenue is a popular location being within close proximity of many local schools, a number of local shopping parades and a verity of regular bus services into Bedford's nearby town centre, where further extensive shopping and recreational facilities can be found.
Bedford's sixty-two acre Victorian park is also within walking distance. Bedford's mainline station provides regular swift services to London's St Pancras and beyond.
Disclaimer Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items.
All measurements are approximate and photographs are provided for guidance only. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
Floorplans are for illustration purposes only. Goodacres Residential has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the potential buyers must obtain verification from their solicitors.
Potential buyers are advised to check and confirm the EPC and council tax bands before committing to any expense. Tenure: Freehold
Value & comps
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Returns
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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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Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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