17 Oakhill Place, High View, Bedford, MK41 8FB

A one-bedroom 'independent living' retirement apartment for the over the 70s, situated in the popular High View area of Bedford, for sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 9th December 2026.

The apartment features a bright good-sized entrance hall leading to a large sitting/dining room, with a private balcony that overlooks the communal gardens. There is a fitted kitchen with ample storage and workspace, a good-sized bedroom, and a contemporary bathroom/wet room, and there is also a useful boiler room/storage area. The apartment is equipped with modern fixtures and fittings, energy efficient heating, and raised height electrical sockets, and there is a lift to all floors. The development is secure, with intruder alarms, a camera entry system, and fire detection equipment, and there is also a 24-hour emergency call system. The Estate Manager and team provide on-site cover 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The development has excellent communal facilities including a laundry room, a bistro, communal lounge, and landscaped gardens. It is conveniently located close to local shops, supermarkets, and everyday amenities. Bedford Town Centre is within easy reach with its wide range of retail, dining, and leisure facilities. The area benefits from excellent transport links, including Bedford railway station with direct services to London, as well as good road connections.

Tenure: Leasehold

Accommodation: Entrance hall, sitting/dining room with balcony, kitchen, bedroom, and a bathroom/wet room.

Exterior: Communal gardens.

Lease: 999 years from 01/06/2019 (992 years remaining)

Ground Rent: £435 per annum.

Service Charge: £11,009.88 per annum.

Viewings: Please contact us on to arrange a viewing.

** 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: B

EPC Rating: B

VAT: VAT is not applicable

Seller's Solicitor: Sharman Law Ref: Helen Morris 88 Dunstable Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 2JR

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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