Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40
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Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40

By Cooper Wallace

£ 120,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

Cooper Wallace says ..

A keenly priced one bedroom shared ownership apartment located within this landmark development in the heart of Bedford town centre. This property is coming to the market as an 80% shared ownership. This property is perfect for riverside walks being within walking distance to Bedford's famed ...

Property Oracle says ..

This one-bedroom apartment located on Castle Lane in Bedford offers a convenient town-centre location, within reasonable distance to Bedford St Johns train station and several schools. The apartment appears to be modern, although there is evidence of some aging, particularly in the bathroom. The provided images indicate a functional, but not particularly stylish or updated living space. The kitchen is adequately equipped. There is no mention of parking or storage space which are key aspects for apartment buyers. A significant aspect to consider is that this is an 80% shared ownership property. This should not be underestimated, as the cost of the remaining 20% ownership must be factored in at some point. The price of £120,000 appears competitive for a one-bedroom apartment in Bedford’s town centre. However, the lack of outdoor space is a key drawback, a common limitation of apartment living. Further details about the specifics of the shared ownership agreement are essential before making any purchasing decisions. Overall, this property presents a viable option for first-time buyers or investors looking for a central location, though potential buyers should carefully consider the shared ownership model and the apartment’s specific features and details. Potential buyers must investigate the shared ownership scheme carefully before investing. More information regarding any associated fees, maintenance costs, or future purchase obligations for the remaining 20% would be highly beneficial.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

Price
7
Condition
6
Location
7
Land
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Sqft (est)
577.70

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
273,747.00 £
Decreased by 7.23 %
from 295,097.00 £
Est sale value
211,438.20 £
Increased by 23.65 %
from 170,999.20 £
Average area rental value
1,032.00 £/mo
Decreased by 0.77 %
from 1,040.00 £/mo
Est letting value
577.70 £/mo
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 577.70 £/mo
Est rental Yield
4.52 %
Increased by 6.86 %
from 4.23 %
Crime Rate
20.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 20.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Cooper Wallace created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Bedford Free SchoolFree SchoolsOutstanding0.44 KM
Bedford CollegeFurther EducationGood0.45 KM
Bedford Girls' SchoolOther Independent School0.53 KM
Bedford SchoolOther Independent School0.65 KM
E-Spired Centre Of ExcellenceOther Independent SchoolGood0.96 KM

Images

Front Bedroom Bathroom Living room/Kitchen Living room/Kitchen Rear Rear Photo 8

Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Mill Street £ 158,33300.00 KM
High Street £ 400,00000.00 KM
St Paul's Square £ 000.00 KM
Bedesman Lane £ 000.00 KM
St. Peter's Street £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Bedford St Johns1510BSJ0.77 KM
Bedford1512BDM1.63 KM
Kempston Hardwick1384KMH6.50 KM
Stewartby1386SWR9.66 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 £ 107,800BUY6 / 100.00 KM
Flat, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 £ 37,500BUYUnknown0.00 KM
Castle Quay, Castle Lane, Bedford £ 195,000BUY5 / 100.01 KM
Castle Quay, Castle Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire £ 200,000BUY6 / 100.01 KM
Castle Lane, BEDFORD, Bedfordshire, MK40 £ 110,000BUY5 / 100.04 KM

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