Traction Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9BH
Listed 5 Oct 2026 · price reduced 6 Oct 2026 · Bedford
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Key features
- No onward chain
- Ground floor apartment
- Two double bedrooms
- En-suite to principal bedroom
- Open-plan living accommodation
- Private patio area
- Newly fitted carpets throughout
- New kitchen flooring
- Freshly redecorated throughout
- Allocated parking
About this home
Offered to the market with no onward chain, this beautifully presented two-bedroom ground floor apartment in the sought-after Windlass House provides spacious and versatile accommodation, ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors alike.
The property has recently undergone a programme of improvement, including new carpets throughout, new kitchen flooring, and has been freshly redecorated throughout, creating a bright and contemporary feel ready for immediate occupation.
The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a generous open-plan lounge/dining/kitchen area with modern fitted units and French doors opening directly onto a private patio area, providing an excellent space to relax or entertain. There are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefitting from an en-suite shower room, alongside a modern family bathroom.
Further benefits include allocated parking, double glazing, and secure communal areas.
Ideally positioned within easy reach of Bedford Hospital, Bedford town centre, the mainline railway station offering direct links to London, and a range of local amenities, this property presents an excellent opportunity for a variety of purchasers.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- TBC
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 989 years left
- Ground rent
- £250 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £2,540 per year
- Parking
- Allocated
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Bedford St. Johns Station0.3 mi
- Bedford Station0.5 mi
- Kempston Hardwick Station2.9 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 6, Windlass House, Traction Lane Bedford MK42 9BH | Flat Leasehold | 28 Mar 2025 | £178,000 |
| Flat 14, Windlass House, Traction Lane Bedford MK42 9BH | Flat Leasehold | 26 Feb 2025 | £180,000 |
| Flat 7, Windlass House, Traction Lane Bedford MK42 9BH | Flat Leasehold | 19 Jul 2024 | £155,000 |
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
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 Taylors Estate Agents, Bedford on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 5 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 06/10/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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