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Rothsay Gardens, Underwood House, MK40
To rentReduced 3 Nov 2026
£850 pcm£196 pw

Rothsay Gardens, Underwood House, MK40 3QB

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
323sq ft
Unfurnishedfurnishing

Listed 17 Sept 2026 · price reduced 3 Nov 2026 · Bedford

How the price compares

This home£850 pcm
Median 1 bed in MK40£925 pcm27 homes listed
Difference-8%below the area median

Key features

  • 30 Sq Metres
  • One bedroom apartment
  • Allocated off-road parking
  • Communal garden area
  • Located in Castle Quarter
  • Walking distance to Bedford Town Centre
  • Characterful building

About this home

Step into this charming one bedroom apartment in the heart of the sought-after Castle Quarter, offering the perfect blend of character and convenience. With 30 square metres of thoughtfully designed living space, this apartment is ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a vibrant lifestyle close to Bedford’s bustling town centre. The property sits within a characterful period building, adding warmth and personality to everyday living. Inside, you’ll find a comfortable living area, a well-proportioned bedroom, and a practical layout that maximises every inch of space. The kitchen is ready for your culinary adventures, while the bathroom is neat and functional. Off-road parking is a real bonus in this popular area, making life easy whether you’re commuting or exploring the local scene. The location is unbeatable, with independent shops, cafés, and restaurants just a stroll away, plus excellent transport links connecting you to the wider region. Enjoy the best of Bedford’s leisure and cultural opportunities right on your doorstep, and return home to a welcoming space that feels uniquely yours. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity - arrange your viewing today and discover all the benefits this delightful flat has to offer.

Council Tax Band- A

EPC rating - B

Criteria:

- Applicants must meet a household income criteria equivalent to 30 times the monthly rent.

- Couples, families and individuals only (No sharers)

- No serviced apartments or sub-letting

- No Pets

- Employment/self employment references required on all applications

Elevation, established in 1992, is one of the regions high profile property professionals, with offices covering Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. Since 2008, Elevation Lettings has assisted discerning landlords seek the very best tenants who appreciate better quality homes and letting them through a specialised agent with high customer service standards.

- Open 6- days a week

- ARLA Propertymark accredited agent

- Full client money protection (CMP) covered

- Dedicated property management team

- Online maintenance reporting system

- Rent protection & Legal cover offered

Call today to arrange a viewing!

Living Room 3.42m x 3.4m

Bedroom 3.16m x 2.25m

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Size
323 sq ft / 30 sq m
Council tax band
A
Furnishing
Unfurnished
Available from
16/11/2026
Deposit
£980
Tenancy
Long term
Parking
Yes
Heating
Electric
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

All

Location

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  • Bedford St. Johns Station0.8 mi
  • Bedford Station0.9 mi
  • Kempston Hardwick Station3.8 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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Flat 4, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens
Bedford MK40 3QB
Flat
Leasehold
30 Jan 2026£222,000
Flat 16, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens
Bedford MK40 3QB
Flat
Leasehold
9 Sept 2025£180,000
10 Rothsay Gardens
Bedford MK40 3QB
Detached
Freehold
15 Jul 2025£1,396,500
Flat 3, 14, Rothsay Gardens
Bedford MK40 3QB
Flat
Leasehold
14 Mar 2025£162,500
1a, Rothsay Gardens
Bedford MK40 3QA
Semi-detached
Freehold
21 Feb 2025£1,150,000
Flat 2, 14, Rothsay Gardens
Bedford MK40 3QB
Flat
Leasehold
9 Jul 2024£116,500

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in MK40

Renting costs

Typical income needed£25,500a year, at 30 times the monthly rent
Holding deposit cap£196one week's rent
Tenancy deposit cap£981five weeks' rent

Caps follow the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). Referencing rules vary by agent; Scotland and Wales have their own rules.

Listed by Elevation, Milton Keynes on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 17 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 03/11/2026.

As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments. Permitted payments For properties in England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants (or anyone acting on the tenant's behalf) the following permitted payments: Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent); Deposits (a maximum deposit of 5 weeks' rent for annual rent below £50,000, or 6 weeks' rent for annual rental of £50,000 and above); Payments to change a tenancy agreement eg. change of sharer (capped at £50 or, if higher, any reasonable costs); Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy (capped at the landlord's loss or the agent's reasonably incurred costs); Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence; Council tax (payable to the billing authority); Interest payments for the late payment of rent (up to 3% above Bank of England's annual percentage rate); Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or other security devices; Contractual damages in the event of the tenant's default of a tenancy agreement; and Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and regulations applicable at the relevant time. For properties in Wales, the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents can only charge tenants the following permitted payments Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent); Security deposits; Where required, utilities (electricity, gas or other fuel, water, sewerage), communication services "telephone, internet, cable/satellite television), TV licence; Council tax (payable to the billing authority); Payments for the late payment of rent (where required under the tenancy agreement); A breach of a term of the contract (where required under the tenancy agreement); and Any other permitted payments under the Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Act and regulations applicable at the relevant time. Tenant protection In addition to publishing relevant fees, lettings agents are also required to publish details of: the redress scheme they are a member of; and the name of the approved or designated Client Money Protection scheme they are a member of (if any). Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.

Agent disclaimer

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