Chaucer Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2AJ
Listed 22 Sept 2026 · price reduced 30 Oct 2026 · Bedford
How the price compares
Key features
- No Chain
- Extended Lease To Approximately 170 Years
- Off Road Parking
- 0.39 Miles To Bedford Mainline Station
- Gas Central Heating
- Close To Local Amenities
- Top Floor
About this home
No Chain | Extended Lease To Approximately 170 Years | Off Road Parking | 0.39 Miles To Bedford Mainline Station | Gas Central Heating | Close To Local Amenities | Top/Second Floor
PROPERTY
Situated in the popular 'Poets' area of Bedford which is located in the heart of the town centre and within walking distance to Bedford's mainline train station is this impressive one bedroom top floor apartment.
Internally the property comprises of an entrance hall, bathroom, 13ft living room, one double bedroom and a fitted kitchen with a built in oven/hob and space for a washing machine and fridge/freezer.
There is a communal parking space at the rear of the property.
This property would make an ideal first time buy or great investment.
Lease: 170 Years Approx Maintenance: Approx. £1000 per annum
LOCATION
The property is situated within walking distance of all the town centre amenities, Bedford's 80 acre Victorian park is within easy reach and Robinson gym and swimming pool. Chaucer Road is just 0.5miles from Bedford town centre and Bedford station which has rail links to St. Pancras International in 41 minutes. Bedford's 80 acre Victorian park and the riverside gardens along the Great Ouse Embankment are also within 30 minutes' walk. The independent schools of the Harpur Trust are also in Bedford and the property is in the Biddenham Upper School catchment.
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Property details
- Property type
- Apartment
- Size
- 531 sq ft / 49 sq m
- Council tax band
- A
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 169 years left
- Ground rent
- £50 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £870 per year
- Parking
- Off street, Communal
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Bedford Station0.3 mi
- Bedford St. Johns Station1.0 mi
- Kempston Hardwick Station3.5 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in MK40 over the last 12 months: flat £195k · semi-detached £360k · terraced £335k · detached £542k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30d, Chaucer Road Bedford MK40 2AJ | Flat Leasehold | 28 Nov 2025 | £233,000 |
| Flat A, 15, Chaucer Road Bedford MK40 2AJ | Other Leasehold | 31 Oct 2025 | £133,000 |
| 98 Chaucer Road Bedford MK40 2AP | Detached Freehold | 12 Sept 2025 | £620,000 |
| 45 Chaucer Road Bedford MK40 2AL | Semi-detached Freehold | 15 Aug 2025 | £800,000 |
| 53a, Chaucer Road Bedford MK40 2AL | Flat Leasehold | 11 Apr 2025 | £130,000 |
| Flat 1, 64, Chaucer Road Bedford MK40 2AP | Flat Leasehold | 28 Mar 2025 | £150,000 |
| Flat 1, 29, Chaucer Road Bedford MK40 2AL | Flat Leasehold | 28 Feb 2025 | £165,000 |
| Flat 1, 54, Chaucer Road Bedford MK40 2AP | Flat Leasehold | 28 Feb 2025 | £318,000 |
| 30b, Chaucer Road Bedford MK40 2AJ | Flat Leasehold | 24 Jan 2025 | £143,500 |
| 9 Chaucer Road Bedford MK40 2AJ | Semi-detached Freehold | 31 Oct 2024 | £650,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in MK40
Buying costs
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 Urban & Rural, Bedford on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 22 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 30/10/2026.
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