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Chaucer Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2AP

South East

£640,000

Listed on 28/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
8
Type
Semi Detached
Area
3083 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This substantial Victorian semi-detached house offers eight bedrooms, four reception rooms and four bathrooms across approximately 3,083 sq ft. Its period character is evident in the original-style detailing and generous room proportions, while the existing accommodation provides scope for updating and reconfiguration to suit a purchaser's requirements. The ground floor includes several reception spaces and a large kitchen, with bedrooms and bathrooms arranged over the upper floors. The property also has a garden and a sizeable plot. The listing notes potential for extension or further development, subject to the necessary consents; feasibility would need to be checked independently. Bedford Station is described as around a five-minute walk away, with the town centre approximately ten minutes on foot. Nearby parks and local amenities are also noted in the listing.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

80out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £640,000, this substantial Victorian semi-detached house is offered at £208 per sq ft, around 39.5% below the local average—a compelling price point for an eight-bedroom home with four reception rooms and period character. The spacious rooms, intact decorative details and established garden provide a strong foundation for a light, largely cosmetic refresh, with scope to update the dated kitchen and bathrooms to suit your taste.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated interior finishes, including the older kitchen and bathroom fittings, while retaining the home's Victorian character.
  • Make the most of the unusually generous accommodation, with four reception rooms and eight bedrooms offering flexibility for a large household or home-working.
  • Enjoy the established garden and explore the stated extension or development scope subject to planning consent and feasibility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Chaucer Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 2AP
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Bedford Rail Station

    0.4 miles

    Train · Bedford

  • Bedford St Johns Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · Bedford

  • Kempston Hardwick Rail Station

    3.5 miles

    Train · Kempston Hardwick

  • Stewartby Rail Station

    5.3 miles

    Train · Stewartby

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£2,418
Based on a loan of £480,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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