Gifford Road, Bedford, MK42 0EJ
By home estate agents
£ 290,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
home estate agents says ..
This mature three-bedroom semi-detached home is being offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN. Located on the south side of Bedford and within a comfortable walk to the town centre and General Hospital,...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom semi-detached house located on Gifford Road in Bedford’s Kingsbrook area presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges. Its strong points include a convenient location, reasonably close to town amenities, schools, and train stations. The garden provides ample space and has some established planting which is a plus. The property also benefits from what appears to be off-street parking, a rare commodity in many parts of Bedford. However, the property is significantly dated. The interior photos showcase outdated fixtures, fittings, and decor. A prospective buyer should budget for substantial renovation works, including but not limited to, a complete kitchen and bathroom overhaul. The property’s age and need for updating need to be considered against the listed price. While the price might seem reasonable on the face of it, a thorough survey and detailed costings for refurbishment should be undertaken before committing to purchase. For a buyer willing to invest in modernisation and make the necessary improvements, this property offers value but requires significant effort to fully realise its potential. A savvy buyer can secure a family home in a decent location, but it’s essential to factor the substantial renovation cost into their decision-making process.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 870.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 339,167.00 £Increased by 18.01 %
- Est sale value
- 621,180.00 £Increased by 148.78 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,246.00 £/moIncreased by 12.35 %
- Est letting value
- 1,740.00 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.41 %Decreased by 4.75 %
- Crime Rate
- 6.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shackleton Primary School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.49 KM |
| Cherry Trees Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Outstanding | 0.60 KM |
| Bedford Girls' School | Other Independent School | 0.71 KM | |
| King'S Oak Primary School | Community School | Requires improvement | 0.97 KM |
| Kingsbrook Cc (Bedford Borough) | Children's Centre | 1.05 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rope Walk | £ 220,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Pearcey Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Elstow Road | £ 600,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Edinburgh Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Southway | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford St Johns | 1510 | BSJ | 1.03 KM |
| Bedford | 1512 | BDM | 2.54 KM |
| Kempston Hardwick | 1384 | KMH | 6.32 KM |
| Stewartby | 1386 | SWR | 9.41 KM |
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Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 35 Gifford Road | £ 337,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 2 Gifford Road | £ 135,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 8 Gifford Road | £ 145,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 16 Gifford Road | £ 116,000 | 0.03 KM |
| 18 Gifford Road | £ 125,000 | 0.03 KM |