Palgrave Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9BX
Listed 11 Apr 2026 · Bedford
How the price compares
Key features
- Two Double Bedroom Fourth Floor Apartment
- Balcony Looking Down The River Great Ouse!
- Walking Distance Hospital, Town, Station And River
- Great First Time Buy/ Buy To Let Generating £1175 PCM
- 22ft Living Room/Dining Room And Kitchen
- Integrated Fitted Kitchen With Appliances
- Ensuite And Wardrobe To The Main Bedroom
- Secured Underground Allocated Parking Space
- 981 Year Unexpired Lease
- Council Tax Band B And EPC Rated C
About this home
UNEXPECTEDLY AVAILABLE - A GREAT READY MADE BY BUY TO LET WITH THE CURRENT TENANT IN SITU, GENERATING £1175.00 PER CALENDAR MONTH! This two bedroom fourth floor apartment occupies a great position with views over the river and access to Bedford hospital, the town centre and station. It has:- A Lift * Hall With Cupboards * Living Room/Dining Room And Integrated Fitted Kitchen * Balcony * Ensuite And Wardrobe To The Main Bedroom * Fitted Bathroom * Secured Underground Allocated Parking!
This nice apartment would be perfect for first time buyers who work at the hospital or as a buy to let to add to your portfolio, with the current tenancy in situ generating £1175.00 per calendar month.
What makes this apartment special is it's south west facing aspect, so you get the full enjoyment of those sunny days on your balcony. The apartment is nicely decorated and it has the added benefit of having the lift just outside your front door. Inside you have a good size hallway with two storage cupboards. A large 22ft open living room/dining room and fitted kitchen, which comes complete with a fully integrated oven, hob, extractor fan, dishwasher and washing machine. The balcony is large enough for a small table and chairs and you have two double bedrooms, with the main bedroom benefitting from having an ensuite shower room and built in double wardrobe. Whilst bedroom two is served by a separate modern bathroom with a shower. Within the block you have key fob entry, security intercom system and both the communal stairs and lift giving you access to your basement parking area, where you have one allocated parking space.
Outside the block you have a small children's park, large communal green and lovely riverside walks into the town and along the river towards Great Denham. We believe the current lease stands at 981 years unexpired. The service charge is approximately £2159.00 per year and the ground rent is approximately £199.00 per year. Council tax band B and EPC rated C.
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Description UNEXPECTEDLY AVAILABLE - A GREAT READY MADE BY BUY TO LET WITH THE CURRENT TENANT IN SITU, GENERATING £1175.00 PER CALENDAR MONTH! This two bedroom fourth floor apartment occupies a great position with views over the river and access to Bedford hospital, the town centre and station. It has:- A Lift * Hall With Cupboards * Living Room/Dining Room And Integrated Fitted Kitchen * Balcony * Ensuite And Wardrobe To The Main Bedroom * Fitted Bathroom * Secured Underground Allocated Parking! This nice apartment would be perfect for first time buyers who work at the hospital or as a buy to let to add to your portfolio, with the current tenancy in situ generating £1175.00 per calendar month. What makes this apartment special is it's south west facing aspect, so you get the full enjoyment of those sunny days on your balcony. The apartment is nicely decorated and it has the added benefit of having the lift just outside your front door. Inside you have a good size hallway with two (truncated)
Location This apartment is located off of Palgrave Road in the popular riverside apartment block called Britannia House. Britannia House sits on the edge of the River Great Ouse with a large communal green and a bridge giving access to the town, station and Vue Riverside Cinema Complex with its eateries. Being on the riverside it provides you with some lovely picturesque walks along the river and areas to exercise in. If you commute, then Bedford Station is only a short walk away providing you with fast train services in to London St. Pancras within forty minutes. If you are a Hospital worker, then Bedford Hospital is a very short walk away, The block is close to a number of local schools, shops, shopping centres, supermarkets, a gym, and pubs/restaurants. It also has access to Bedford College and the bus station.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- B
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 980 years left
- Ground rent
- £198.84 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £2,158.92 per year
- Parking
- Allocated
Floorplan
Location
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- Bedford St. Johns Station0.3 mi
- Bedford Station0.4 mi
- Kempston Hardwick Station3.0 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 124, Britannia House, Palgrave Road Bedford MK42 9BX | Flat Leasehold | 12 Aug 2026 | £245,000 |
| Flat 13, Wheelwright House, Palgrave Road Bedford MK42 9EX | Flat Leasehold | 15 May 2026 | £185,000 |
| Flat 114, Britannia House, Palgrave Road Bedford MK42 9BX | Flat Leasehold | 16 Apr 2026 | £117,500 |
| Flat 10, Britannia House, Palgrave Road Bedford MK42 9BY | Flat Leasehold | 20 Mar 2026 | £190,000 |
| Flat 9, Britannia House, Palgrave Road Bedford MK42 9BY | Flat Leasehold | 12 Mar 2026 | £137,000 |
| 5 Palgrave Road Bedford MK42 9DH | Flat Leasehold | 19 Feb 2026 | £185,000 |
| 25 Palgrave Road Bedford MK42 9DH | Flat Leasehold | 19 Dec 2025 | £178,000 |
| Flat 15, Wheelwright House, Palgrave Road Bedford MK42 9EX | Flat Leasehold | 23 Sept 2025 | £150,000 |
| Flat 104, Britannia House, Palgrave Road Bedford MK42 9BX | Flat Leasehold | 19 Sept 2025 | £220,000 |
| 111 Palgrave Road Bedford MK42 9DN | Flat Leasehold | 16 Sept 2025 | £140,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Your Move, Bedford on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 11 Apr 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 21/10/2026.
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