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Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42

South East

£375,000

Listed on 23/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached
Area
1215 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

In Kempston, this detached two-bedroom house has a generous plot and planning permission for a first-floor extension that would add two bedrooms and an en-suite, subject to the approved conditions. The existing accommodation includes an entrance hall, a large lounge, kitchen and conservatory, with two bedrooms and a four-piece bathroom upstairs. The rear garden is stated to extend to approximately 175ft. At the front, an approximately 88ft driveway provides off-road parking and leads to a detached garage. The approved scheme offers a route to expanding the current accommodation, with planning details available under reference 26/01340/FUL. Buyers should check the permission, conditions and implementation requirements as part of their enquiries. An AML identity-check fee is payable by the buyer after an offer is accepted. The agent states that this fee is non-refundable once the checks have been completed, including if the purchase does not proceed.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £375,000, this detached house is priced below the local average per square foot, giving buyers a relatively cheap entry point. It has a generous plot, a long driveway, detached garage, large lounge and conservatory, while the dated finishes and heavily overgrown rear garden offer clear scope to refresh and reshape the property. The indicated renovation range is £25,000–£45,000; at the midpoint, the purchase plus works is close to the implied current local average value, so the numbers do not by themselves show a strong margin.

The standout value-add is the stated permission for a first-floor extension to create two more bedrooms and an en-suite. Verify the permission, conditions and delivery costs before relying on that route. The overall score is a weaker opportunity, but the below-average entry price, substantial outdoor space and potential to enlarge give it a distinctive project angle.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated kitchen, bathroom and interior finishes, with a stated renovation range of £25,000–£45,000.
  • Make use of the stated permission for a first-floor extension to create a four-bedroom home with an en-suite, subject to verification and costing.
  • Reclaim and landscape the approximately 175ft rear garden, alongside the extensive driveway and detached garage.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Bedford Rail Station

    1.6 miles

    Train · Bedford

  • Bedford St Johns Rail Station

    1.6 miles

    Train · Bedford

  • Kempston Hardwick Rail Station

    1.7 miles

    Train · Kempston Hardwick

  • Stewartby Rail Station

    3.5 miles

    Train · Stewartby

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,417
Based on a loan of £281,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-6.3% since listed
£375,000£25,000(-6.3%)
30/09/2026
Current price
£400,000Initial listing
22/09/2026

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