Rutland Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40

Listed 26 Aug 2026 · price reduced 12 Oct 2026 · Bedford
** FOR SALE BY LIVESTREAM AUCTION NOVEMBER 12TH AT 11:00 AM ** GUIDE PRICE: £350,000 TO £380,000 ** VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT ** NEXT SLOT FRIDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 11:30 AM TO 12:15 PM ** PLEASE CALL **
This former licensed HMO offers substantial accommodation and an excellent opportunity for investors seeking to generate significant rental income (Current license expired July 2026). The ground floor comprises four rooms and a bathroom. The first floor is fully let and features three bedrooms, two shower rooms and a kitchen, currently generating £1,534 per calendar month with tenants in situ. The top floor provides a further four rooms, offering additional income potential. The ground and top floors require decorative works, but once refurbished and subject to a new HMO licence being granted, the property could present an attractive investment opportunity with the potential to maximise rental returns. Alternatively, there may be scope to convert the building into separate self-contained flats, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. Situated in one of Bedford’s most desirable areas, the property benefits from a convenient location close to the town centre, Bedford Hospital and the train station, making it an appealing prospect for investors. LEGAL PACK READY **
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Accomodation -
Ground Floor -
Entrance - Door to ground floor space and door leading to 1st floor
Hallway - Understairs storage cupboard, doorway to:
Studio Room - 4.09mx 3.89m (13'5x 12'9) - Window to front, fitted kitchen area
Bathroom - 3.05m x 1.83m (10'0 x 6'0) - Window to side, bath, sink, WC, part tiled walls, radiator, shower area.
2nd Studio Room - 4.93m x 3.30m (16'2 x 10'10) - Windows and door to rear, door to
Kitchen/Diner - 5.18m x 3.10m (17'0 x 10'2) - Window and door to side
Bedroom - 3.05m x 2.34m (10'0 x 7'8) - Window to side, walk in cupboard
1st Floor Landing - Stairs to second floor, door to
Bedroom - 4.88m x 4.01m (16'0 x 13'2) - Window to front
Bedroom - 4.27m x 3.30m (14'0 x 10'10) - Window to rear
Bedroom - 3.61m x 3.05m (11'10 x 10'0) - Window to rear
Kitchen - 3.05m x 2.62m (10'0 x 8'7) - Window to front, modern fitted kitchen with a range of units
Shower Room - Modern fully tiled shower room with shower, sink & wc
Shower Room - Modern fully tiled shower room with sink, wc & shower
2nd Floor Landing - 2ND FLOOR MEASUREMENTS NOTE: Please note some of the measurements are taken at the widest points due to the irregular room shapes and any measurements are should be taken as a guide only. Door to
Bedroom - 6.12m x 3.61m (20'1 x 11'10) - Windows to rear and side, door to
Bedroom - 2.34m x 2.18m (7'8 x 7'2) - Window to rear
Study - 4.06m x 2.16m (13'4 x 7'1) - Windows to side and front
2nd Study - 3.56m x 2.31m (11'8 x 7'7) - Window to front
Outside -
Gardens - Front garden and enclosed rear garden mainly laid to lawn with side access.
Parking - On street resident permit parking
Epc - Please note the property has had two separate EPC's carried out to cover the whole property, both are rated at grade D
Services - No appliances or services have been tested
Council Tax - Band F, Bedford Council
Price Information - *Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide. Additional Fees and Disbursements will charged to the buyer - see individual property details and Special Conditions of Sale for actual figures.
Buyers Administration Charge - - The purchaser will be required to pay an administration charge of £1,140 (£950 plus VAT).
Buyers Premium Charge - The purchaser will be required to pay a buyers premium charge of £3600 (£3000 plus vat)
How To Get There - From M1 southbound J13, take A421 towards Bedford, stay on the A421 until the A6/Interchange Retail Park junction, then follow A6 Bedford, continue onto Ampthill Road, then Cauldwell Street, St John’s Street, Clapham Road, and turn into Warwick Avenue
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Median sold prices in MK40 over the last 12 months: flat £195k · semi-detached £360k · terraced £335k · detached £542k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aspley Court, 1, Warwick Avenue Bedford MK40 2UH | Flat Leasehold | 17 Jul 2026 | £103,000 |
| 4c, Warwick Avenue Bedford MK40 2EQ | Semi-detached Freehold | 16 Jul 2026 | £520,000 |
| Flat 10, Cornwall House, 32, Warwick Avenue Bedford MK40 2FQ | Flat Leasehold | 20 Mar 2026 | £235,000 |
| Flat 2, 25, Warwick Avenue Bedford MK40 2EE | Flat Leasehold | 12 Feb 2026 | £155,000 |
| 47 Aspley Court, 1, Warwick Avenue Bedford MK40 2UH | Flat Leasehold | 23 Jan 2026 | £100,000 |
| 40 Warwick Avenue Bedford MK40 2EQ | Terraced Freehold | 16 Jan 2026 | £545,000 |
| 4b, Warwick Avenue Bedford MK40 2EQ | Semi-detached Freehold | 15 Oct 2025 | £520,000 |
| Flat 4, 7, Warwick Avenue Bedford MK40 2EE | Flat Leasehold | 26 Sept 2025 | £157,000 |
| 26 Aspley Court, 1, Warwick Avenue Bedford MK40 2UH | Flat Leasehold | 23 Sept 2025 | £90,000 |
| 52 Aspley Court, 1, Warwick Avenue Bedford MK40 2UH | Flat Leasehold | 17 Sept 2025 | £80,000 |
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Listed by Auction House, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 26 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 12/10/2026.
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