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Apartment 17, The Newells, Manor Drive, Bedford MK42 8EJ

1bedroom
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 18 Jul 2026 · Bedford

How the price compares

This home£249,950
Median 1 bed in MK42£140k23 homes listed · £283 per sq ft
Difference+79%above the area median

Key features

  • Fully-fitted wool blend carpets throughout
  • ully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, including dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, fridge freezer
  • Fitted wardrobes to master bedrooms
  • Spacious utility cupboards and storage facilities
  • All apartments have either a patio or balcony
  • Audio-visual security entry system with viewing monitor to each apartment, and controlled entry to the building
  • Sophisticated 24-hour call system linked directly to the on-site team
  • Two lifts to all floors
  • On-site parking
  • Pets welcome

About this home

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Apartment 17 is a one bedroom deluxe apartment with walk-out balcony overlooking beautiful gardens on the first floor. With 80% wool-blend carpets throughout, a spacious lounge with feature fireplace and integrated electric fire and a luxurious kitchen with integrated appliances and Silestone quartz worktops.

The Newells – A collection of 60 brand new one, two and three-bedroom retirement apartments, designed to help you make the most of every day, with an on-site support team available 24/7, 365 days a year.Enjoy the privacy of your own peaceful apartment, spend a relaxing afternoon in the on-site restaurant, stroll around the landscaped gardens, or relax in the homeowners lounge or coffee lounge – the choice is yours. There is also an activity studio, hairdressing salon and therapy suite.Each apartment is fully fitted with integrated appliances, a feature fireplace, level access shower room, spacious storage cupboard and utility cupboard, plus fitted wardrobes to master bedroom. Outside there are beautiful landscaped gardens with summer house, all maintained for you.

All apartments are LEASEHOLD with a monthly Service and Well-being charge, and a Communal Facilities Fee which is payable upon the sale of your home.

Tailored personal care packages are available at an additional cost. Adlington Retirement Living (ARL) is the developer and Adlington Management Services (AMS) is the operator of The Newells. ARL are members of the Associated Retirement Community Operators and follow the ARCO Consumer Code.

An Administration Fee is payable on resale of the property.Length of lease: 250 years. Lease starts from: 1st Jan 2023.

Tenure: LeaseholdCOUNCIL TAX: B EPC: B

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
247 years left
Ground rent
£0 per year
Service charge
£9,954.36 per year
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Bedford St. Johns Station1.7 mi
  • Bedford Station1.7 mi
  • Kempston Hardwick Station1.8 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in MK42 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £325k · terraced £280k · detached £440k · flat £190k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Apartment 7, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ		Flat, new build
Leasehold		10 Oct 2025£357,750
Apartment 10, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ		Flat, new build
Leasehold		8 Oct 2025£315,000
Apartment 18, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ		Flat, new build
Leasehold		26 Sept 2025£249,700
Apartment 47, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ		Flat, new build
Leasehold		5 Jun 2025£329,950
Apartment 35, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ		Flat, new build
Leasehold		28 May 2025£284,950
Apartment 55, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ		Flat, new build
Leasehold		28 May 2025£329,700
Apartment 19, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ		Flat, new build
Leasehold		25 Mar 2025£389,950
Apartment 4, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ		Flat, new build
Leasehold		31 Jan 2025£378,950
Apartment 34, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ		Flat, new build
Leasehold		20 Nov 2024£264,950
Apartment 46, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ		Flat, new build
Leasehold		20 Nov 2024£454,950

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in MK42

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,250£24,995 deposit · £224,955 loan
Stamp Duty£2,499England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Cooper Wallace, Bedford on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 18 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 18/07/2026.

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