The Newells Manor Drive, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8PX
Listed 25 Jul 2025 · price reduced 4 Nov 2026 · Bedford
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Key features
- Discover a more rewarding, and faster, way to move with Adlington’s Enhanced Move with Ease Package – see full description for details
- Show apartments now available to view - Call to arrange an appointment
- Stunning landscaped gardens to enjoy all year round
- With 80% wool blend fitted carpets throughout
- Length of lease: 250 years. Lease starts from: 1st Jan 2023.
- ARL are members of the Associated Retirement Community Operators and aim to comply with the ARCO Consumer Code.
- 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
- On site table service restaurant, activity room, homeowners lounge and many more communal facilities
About this home
Discover a more rewarding, and faster, way to move with our Enhanced Move with Ease Package* What’s included: - Expert downsizing help - Sales progression support - £1,000 towards your legal fees - Welcome hamper - 8-hour handyman service - Plus up to 10% off your apartment price *Terms and conditions apply. See website or call for details. Apartment 29 at The Newells in Kempston is an exceptional two-bedroom first floor residence, offering generous living space, thoughtful design and the perfect balance of privacy, comfort and community. From the moment you enter the welcoming hallway, you sense the calm and quality that defines this outstanding retirement home. The spacious living and dining room is the heart of the apartment, where double doors lead out to a walk-out balcony — your own private spot to enjoy a morning cup of tea or an evening glass of wine, with views over the beautifully maintained gardens below. The feature fireplace with its integrated electric fire creates a cosy focal point, making this room as inviting in the winter months as it is light and airy in summer. The modern fitted kitchen is a delight for any home cook, finished with luxurious Silestone quartz worktops and a full range of integrated appliances, including dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave and fridge freezer. Every detail has been considered for both practicality and style, so that mealtimes, whether for one or for guests, feel effortless and enjoyable. Apartment 29 offers two well-proportioned bedrooms, each designed to provide comfort and flexibility for your lifestyle. The main bedroom benefits from a fitted wardrobe and an elegant en-suite shower room with level access, ensuring ease and peace of mind. A second bathroom is perfect for visiting family or guests, adding to the sense of space and independence. A generous utility room and separate storage cupboard make daily life wonderfully organised and clutter-free, while luxurious 80% wool blend fitted carpets throughout lend a soft, warm feel underfoot. The Newells is so much more than just a collection of well-designed apartments — it is a vibrant and caring community where you can enjoy life exactly as you wish. Exclusively for those aged 55 and over, it combines the freedom of independent living with the reassurance of round-the-clock support from the dedicated on-site team, 365 days a year. The sophisticated audio-visual entry system and 24-hour call system give you and your family complete peace of mind. When you wish to socialise, you can savour delicious meals in the table-service restaurant, spend time with neighbours and friends in the beautifully appointed homeowners lounge or coffee lounge, or take part in activities and events in the activity studio. For moments of relaxation, the on-site hairdressing salon and therapy suite offer the chance to be pampered without even leaving home. Visiting loved ones can stay comfortably in the guest suite, and pets are welcome too, so you never have to be apart from your furry companions. The beautifully landscaped gardens, complete with a summer house, are yours to enjoy throughout the seasons — all immaculately maintained for you. The Newells places you at the heart of Kempston, a welcoming community with a wonderful mix of local shops, cafés and essential services close by. Bedford town centre is within easy reach for wider shopping, dining and leisure, while excellent transport links make it easy to stay connected with family and friends further afield. The surrounding Bedfordshire countryside invites you to explore pretty villages, riverside walks and peaceful green spaces whenever you wish. Apartment 29 at The Newells offers you the very best of independent retirement living — spacious, secure, sociable and stylish. Here, you can enjoy every day exactly as you choose, surrounded by like-minded neighbours, with support always on hand should you need it. It is more than just a place to live; it is a place to truly feel at home.
The apartment is sold unfurnished (images are for illustration only) Length of lease: 250 years. Lease starts from: 1st Jan 2023.
Living / Dining Room 7.21m x 7.14m (23' 8" x 23' 5")
Kitchen 4.10m x 2.91m (13' 5" x 9' 7")
Main Bedroom 5.21m x 2.61m (17' 1" x 8' 7")
En-Suite Shower 2.58m x 1.64m (8' 5" x 5' 4")
Bedroom Two 4.10m x 2.80m (13' 5" x 9' 2")
Bathroom 2.51m x 1.67m (8' 3" x 5' 6")
Storage Room 3.00m x 1.68m (9' 10" x 5' 6")
Utility Room 1.48m x 1.17m (4' 10" x 3' 10")
Exterior The beautifully landscaped gardens provide a peaceful setting for both leisurely walks and quiet relaxation. Enjoy the vibrant greenery and seasonal blooms without the worry of upkeep—maintenance is fully handled for you. For added convenience, on-site parking is available, including designated spaces for homeowners.
Key points • Fully-fitted wool blend carpets throughout • Fully-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 • Landscaped and maintained gardens • Protected by a 10-year NHBC warranty
On-site Facilities for Homeowners Elegant on-site restaurant^ Beautifully appointed homeowners' lounge with outdoor patio area Activities studio Therapy suite^ Hairdressing salon^ Internal mobility scooter & bicycle store with electric charging facilities Fully furnished guest suite with en-suite, television and tea/coffee making facilities Two lifts to all floors Private homeowners' parking Extensive landscaped gardens with raised flower beds
^ additional charges apply
Service and Well-being benefits All our homeowners contribute monthly to a Service and Well-being Charge to cover services such as:
A restaurant^ with on-site chef offering freshly prepared meals Communal cleaning, estate management and upkeep of the landscaped gardens External window cleaning, including all apartments Water usage and buildings insurance 24-hour on-site support team, 365 days a year, in case of any emergency, with a discreet emergency call system installed in each apartment Our on-site management team are always available to homeowners and check on their well-being, liaise with family and professional services as required. They also organise a full calendar of social events and activities.
^ additional charges apply
2026/27 Service and Well-being charges 1 bedroom – £191 2 bedroom – £209 3 bedroom – £226
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.
Agent's Note 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 operator of The Newells. ARL are members of the Associated Retirement Community Operators and aim to comply with 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.
Communal Facilities Fees Explained The Communal Facilities Fee (CFF) at The Newells is a fee payable upon the sale of your home or if there is a change of occupier so you can enjoy the facilities now but pay for them later. This fee ensures that homeowners experience first-class communal facilities, today and in the future. It contributes towards:
The construction and provision of the communal facilities across the retirement community, including the restaurant, homeowners’ lounge and coffee lounge, hair salon, therapy suite, guest suite and activities studio Regular replacement and refurbishment of all these communal facilities, the exterior of the building, restaurant kitchen equipment and facilities, lifts, roof, private homeowner parking and also your patio or balcony structure Adlington will use these funds to refurbish or replace all communal parts of The Newells to the highest standards whenever required. Not only will this ensure it is a quality place to live, but it will also protect the...
Communal Facilities Fees You do not have to pay anything until you choose to sell your apartment (or there is a change of occupier). The fee is 5% per annum, capped at 4 years (maximum 20%) of the achieved market price (or an agreed market valuation of the property) per year or part year of occupation.
Property details
- Property type
- Retirement Property
- Council tax band
- TBC
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Parking
- Not allocated, Communal
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Electric
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Bedford St. Johns Station1.6 mi
- Bedford Station1.7 mi
- Kempston Hardwick Station1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 337 Bedford Road Bedford MK42 8PX | Detached Freehold | 19 Sept 2025 | £350,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Adlington Estates, Congleton on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 25 Jul 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 04/11/2026.
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