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For sale
£329,950

The Newells, Manor Drive, Kempston, MK42 8EJ

1bedroom
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 25 Aug 2026 · Bedford

How the price compares

This home£329,950
Median 1 bed in MK42£140k23 homes listed · £283 per sq ft
Difference+136%above the area median

Key features

  • Discover a more rewarding, and faster, way to move with Adlington’s Enhanced Move with Ease Package – see full description for details
  • Images are for illustration purposes only and may vary from the actual apartment
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  • Stunning landscaped gardens to enjoy all year round
  • 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 homeowner parking.
  • On site table service restaurant, activity room, homeowners lounge and many more communal facilities
  • Adlington Retirement Living (ARL) is the developer and Adlington Management Services (AMS) is the operator of The Newells

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 43 is a one-bedroom deluxe apartment with large walk-out balcony, located on the second floor. With 80% wool blend fitted carpets throughout, a spacious lounge and a luxurious kitchen with integrated appliances and Silestone quartz worktops, plus level access shower room. The Newells – A collection of 60 brand new one, two and three-bedroom retirement apartments, designed to help you make the most of every day, with an on-site support team available 24/7, 365 days a year. Enjoy privacy of your own peaceful apartment, spend a relaxing afternoon in the on-site restaurant, stroll around the landscaped gardens, or relax in the homeowners lounge or coffee lounge – the choice is yours. There is also an activity studio, hairdressing salon and therapy suite. Each apartment is fully fitted with integrated appliances, a feature fireplace, level access shower room, spacious storage cupboard and utility cupboard, plus fitted wardrobes to master bedroom. Outside there are beautiful landscaped gardens with summer house, all maintained for you.

Living through Dining Room 6.82m x 4m (22' 5" x 13' 1")

Kitchen 3.32m x 3.28m (10' 11" x 10' 9")

Double Bedroom 4.41m x 2.88m (14' 6" x 9' 5")

Shower Room 2.51m x 1.64m (8' 3" x 5' 5")

Utility 1.41m x 0.9m (4' 8" x 2' 11")

Store 1.16m x 1.08m (3' 10" x 3' 7")

Exterior The beautifully landscaped gardens offer a perfect blend of leisurely exercise and relaxation. You can stroll through and enjoy the vibrant flora without the burden of maintenance, as all upkeep is taken care of for you. Convenient parking is also provided, including designated on-site 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 0m x 0m (0' 0" x 0' 0") 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

Service and Well-being Charge 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 approximate Service and Well-being Charge

1 bedroom – £192 weekly / £830 monthly 2 bedroom – £209 weekly / £905 monthly 3 bedroom – £227 weekly / £980 monthly

The Service and Well-being Charge is reviewed annually. Should there be any future increase, it will be capped in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI) or the Annual Earnings Index (AEI), whichever is the higher. So you can be secure in the knowledge there will be no large, unexpected price increases.

It is important to point out that payment of the Service and Well-being Charge has to continue even if the apartment is vacant, as it is proportioned between all apartments in order to maintain the high standard of service.

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
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Heating
Electric
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Apartment 7, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ
Flat, new build
Leasehold
10 Oct 2025£357,750
Apartment 10, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ
Flat, new build
Leasehold
8 Oct 2025£315,000
Apartment 18, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ
Flat, new build
Leasehold
26 Sept 2025£249,700
Apartment 47, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ
Flat, new build
Leasehold
5 Jun 2025£329,950
Apartment 35, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ
Flat, new build
Leasehold
28 May 2025£284,950
Apartment 55, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ
Flat, new build
Leasehold
28 May 2025£329,700
Apartment 19, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ
Flat, new build
Leasehold
25 Mar 2025£389,950
Apartment 4, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ
Flat, new build
Leasehold
31 Jan 2025£378,950
Apartment 34, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ
Flat, new build
Leasehold
20 Nov 2024£264,950
Apartment 46, The Newells, Manor Drive
Bedford MK42 8EJ
Flat, new build
Leasehold
20 Nov 2024£454,950

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in MK42

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,651£32,995 deposit · £296,955 loan
Stamp Duty£6,498England 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 Adlington Estates, Congleton on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 25 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 25/08/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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