40 Muswell Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9PH
South East
£145,000Guide Price
Listed on 11/11/2026
Listed on 11/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
End Of TerraceFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this freehold, two-storey semi-detached house has three bedrooms and a rear garden. The property is vacant and requires modernisation. It is situated near amenities on Ampthill Road and London Road, with Addison Howard Park and Priory Country Park among the nearby recreational spaces. St Johns station and road links via the A421 provide transport connections. Extension potential is noted, subject to the necessary consents.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £145,000, this vacant three-bedroom semi offers a clear renovation canvas: the living areas and bedrooms have worn or unfinished floors and marked walls, while the kitchen and bathroom are dated. Separate lounge and dining spaces, a usable long rear garden and stated extension potential subject to consents add scope, though feasibility is not established. The exterior views show no obvious major roof failure or structural defect.
This is a weak overall opportunity on the available numbers, not a confirmed bargain: floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The heavy interior programme and average location temper the project appeal.
Key opportunities
- Rework the worn interior into a more cohesive home, with separate lounge and dining spaces providing a useful starting layout.
- Replace the dated kitchen and bathroom finishes and make good the marked walls and worn floors across several rooms.
- Tidy the long rear garden and explore the stated extension potential, subject to consents and feasibility.
Key risks
- Worn floors, damaged wall finishes and dated fittings across several rooms point to a substantial interior programme; plan for a full multi-room rebuild rather than a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Bedford St Johns Rail Station
0.4 miles
Train · Bedford
Bedford Rail Station
0.9 miles
Train · Bedford
Kempston Hardwick Rail Station
2.6 miles
Train · Kempston Hardwick
Stewartby Rail Station
4.3 miles
Train · Stewartby
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