High Street, Elstow
South East
£425,000
Listed on 16/09/2026
Listed on 16/09/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
DetachedFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This Grade II-listed, 16th-century timber-framed detached house presents a unique renovation opportunity. Featuring a jettied first floor and a clay tiled roof, the property includes a detached former bakery, which has potential for conversion into an annex. The house requires complete refurbishment, allowing for customization to suit modern living while preserving its historical charm. Once renovated, the accommodation will comprise an entrance hall, snug, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, boot room/utility room, and cloakroom. The first floor will offer a master bedroom with a dressing room and ensuite, alongside two additional bedrooms and a family bathroom. The former bakery can be transformed into a separate living space with a kitchen/diner, bedroom, landing with study area, and a family bathroom.
Outside, the property boasts parking for several vehicles and a spacious rear garden, ideal for outdoor activities. Located in Elstow, known for its historical significance as the birthplace of John Bunyan, the village offers amenities such as a primary school, cricket club, traditional pub, and a renowned restaurant. With excellent road links to major routes and a frequent rail service to London St. Pancras, this property combines rural charm with convenient access to urban facilities.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a substantial restoration project with a distinctive canvas: a Grade II-listed 16th-century timber-framed house with exposed beams, a jettied upper floor and a detached former bakery. The visible interiors have worn or unfinished floors, dated finishes and damaged or peeling wall surfaces, while the old kitchen and overgrown garden add clear scope for improvement. The listing says complete renovation is required, with a stated works range of £100,000–£250,000.
The former bakery adds potential for a separate annex, with planning applications granted according to the listing; permissions and feasibility should be checked. The £425,000 asking price cannot yet be judged against local £/sqf because floor area is missing, and the overall score is low at 48/100 (grade E), with limited condition and price/value scores. Historic fabric and the breadth of the project are the main attractions, but this is a major restoration rather than a cosmetic update.
Key opportunities
- Restore the exposed beams, historic timber framing and fireplaces while renewing worn floors and dated finishes across the house.
- Rework the old kitchen and improve the overgrown rear garden as part of a whole-property transformation.
- Explore the detached former bakery as a separate annex, subject to checking the granted planning applications and feasibility.
Key risks
- Stripped and worn interiors, damaged wall finishes, an incomplete old kitchen and an overgrown garden make the £100,000–£250,000 works range a full-scale programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
- The house is Grade II listed, so proposed work to its historic fabric and the former bakery conversion will need careful verification against the relevant permissions and requirements.
- Floor area is missing, so the asking price cannot yet be compared with local £/sqf.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Bedford St Johns Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · Bedford
Bedford Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · Bedford
Kempston Hardwick Rail Station
2.3 miles
Train · Kempston Hardwick
Stewartby Rail Station
4.0 miles
Train · Stewartby
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