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£250,000

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

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 14 Jan 2026 · Bedford

How the price compares

This home£250,000
Median 1 bed in MK41£190k15 homes listed · £431 per sq ft
Difference+32%above the area median

Key features

  • Ground floor apartment with patio
  • Modern kitchen with built in appliances
  • Double bedroom with walk-in wardrobe
  • Contemporary wet room
  • Allocated car parking space
  • On site restaurant
  • 24hr Emergency call monitoring
  • Lounge Wi-Fi access
  • 24 Hours Estate manager
  • Guest suite

About this home

SUPERBLY PRESENTED ground floor SOUTH FACING apartment with PATIO area enjoying LOVELY GARDEN VIEWS. The modern kitchen has BUILT-IN APPLIANCES, bedroom has a WALK-IN WARDROBE and CONTEMPORARY WET ROOM completes this lovely apartment. ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE INCLUDED. The development offers EXCELLENT COMMUNAL FACILITIES including a restaurant, landscaped gardens and communal lounge where SOCIAL EVENTS take place.

Oakhill Place - Oakhill Place is a McCarthy and Stone Retirement Living Plus development and is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement. Residents can enjoy everything the development has to offer, including the private homeowners’ lounge, landscaped gardens, Bistro, serving freshly prepared meals, drinks and snacks daily and on-site car park, Family and friends are more than welcome to stay over in the guest suite at a modest charge, subject to availability. The apartment is equipped with modern fixtures and fittings, energy efficient heating and raised height electrical sockets. For complete peace of mind, the development is completely secure, with intruder alarms, a camera entry system and fire detection equipment. 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. Mobility is never an issue, with lifts to take you to all floors. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years of age or over.

Local Area - The complex is situated in the beautiful town of Bedford. Bedford and its surrounding area is a lovely place to live. It's one of England's smallest counties, but is within close proximity to hotspots such as Oxford, Cambridge and London. Bedford is particularly known for its beautiful riverside setting, boasting views of the River Great Ouse, and the remains of the town's medieval castle, Bedford Castle Mound. The town has plenty of things to do and is a short bus journey from Oakhill Place. For those who like sports, there are several different clubs you can support, including cricket, rowing and rugby. There are lots of restaurants, cafes and shops, and three theatres where you can see everything from exhibitions to live comedy shows. Local markets are held regularly.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage /airing cupboard. Smoke detector, security door entry system with intercom.. Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room

Lounge - A bright and spacious south facing lounge benefitting from a French door leading to a patio area with garden views. There's ample room for a dining table. Modern wall mounted electric fire provides a great focal point. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, two decorative ceiling lights and raised height power points.

Kitchen - Modern fitted kitchen with a range of low and eye level units, drawers with a roll top work surface over. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer sits beneath a double glazed south facing garden view window with fitted blind. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood, integral fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Ceiling spot lights, ceramic floor tiles.

Bedroom - A large bedroom with sunny south facing aspect and garden views. The room has the benefit of a walk-in wardrobe providing plenty of storage, hanging rails and shelving. TV and phone point, ceiling light and raised power points.

Shower Room - Modern fitted suite with walk-in wet room style shower and curtains WC. Vanity unit with inset wash basin and mixer tap and illuminated mirror over. Heated towel rail. Ceiling spotlights, slip resistant flooring.

Allocated Car Parking - This apartment comes with an allocated car parking space in the private car park.

Service Charge - What your service charge pays for: • Estate Manager who ensures the development runs smoothly • CQC Registered care staff on-site 24/7 for your peace of mind • 1 hour cleaning / domestic assistance per week, per apartment • 24hr emergency call system • Monitored fire alarms and door camera entry security systems • Maintaining lifts • Heating and lighting in communal areas • The running costs of the onsite restaurant • Cleaning of communal areas daily • Cleaning of windows • Maintenance of the landscaped gardens and grounds • Repairs & maintenance to the interior communal areas • Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas • Buildings insurance, water and sewerage rates

The service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. Find out more about service charges please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Annual Service Charge £11,009.91 for financial year ending 30/06/2027.

Ask about our free entitlements service to find out what benefits you may be entitled to.

Lease Information - Lease : 999 years from1st June 2019 Ground rent: £435 per annum Ground rent review: 1st June 2034

Moving Made Easy & Additonal Services - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:

• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to. • Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home. • Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home. • Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties. FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUR WEBPAGE ADDITIONAL SERVICES OR SPEAK WITH OUR PROPERTY CONSULTANT

• Full Fibre Broadband available • Mains water and electricity • Electric room heating • Mains drainage

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
992 years left
Ground rent
£435 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£11,009.91 per year
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Bedford St. Johns Station2.0 mi
  • Bedford Station2.1 mi
  • Kempston Hardwick Station5.0 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in MK41 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £350k · detached £475k · terraced £289k · flat £170k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
33 Oakhill Place, High View
Bedford MK41 8FB
Flat
Leasehold
27 Jun 2026£280,000
10 Oakhill Place, High View
Bedford MK41 8FB
Flat
Leasehold
2 Apr 2025£270,000
49 Oakhill Place, High View
Bedford MK41 8FB
Flat
Leasehold
18 Oct 2024£220,000
55 Oakhill Place, High View
Bedford MK41 8FB
Flat
Leasehold
19 Aug 2024£215,000
11 Oakhill Place, High View
Bedford MK41 8FB
Flat
Leasehold
16 Aug 2024£270,000
41 Oakhill Place, High View
Bedford MK41 8FB
Flat
Leasehold
15 Aug 2024£250,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in MK41

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,251£25,000 deposit · £225,000 loan
Stamp Duty£2,500England 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 McCarthy & Stone Resales, Bournemouth on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 14 Jan 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 14/01/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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