A wonderful location, just off The Embankment, a generous two bedroom top floor apartment with a sunny garden space and access to the Wade Gery paddock.
The large property occupies the whole of the top floor of this grand Victorian house. There are superb room sizes, loft storage, double glazing and scope for minor upgrading.
There is a discrete front door at the side of the building, for the first and second floor properties.
Once up the stairs and inside the apartment, there is a hallway with all rooms leading off. A sitting room is at the front with gas fireplace and exposed floorboards. A lovely proportioned room with plenty of space.
Bedroom one is also at the front, this too enjoys a large space and is currently used as an office/ living room.
Overlooking the rear garden at the back of the building, a kitchen dining room. Fitted with a white fronted cabinets and oak worktops with ample storage. There are two windows for natural light and space for a table and chairs.
There is a four piece bathroom with a white suite and tiled walls and floor. Including a large shower cubicle and Velux window for light and ventilation.
Bedroom two completes the floor. This is a comfortable double room with a fire escape joining the window.
Outside in the garden, the owner has a third of garden, approx 44′ x 26′ marked on the title deeds. The garden is an excellent addition to the apartment and it is currently open to all three properties. There is access to the Wade Gery Lawn Tennis Club, or paddock, as it is known. This is a three quarter of a acre wall garden for residence only use.
The local Castle Quarter boasts a wonderful community spirit and is highly regarded for its amenities. There are two family butchers, a fishmonger, a zero-waste shop, independent wine & craft beer shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and independent shops. Bedford is also well known for its easy commute to London (43 minutes to St Pancras) and excellent schooling options for both state and private education.
term of the lease 175 years | service charge £500 pa
agents note
Section 20, schedule of works £4868. This is for the exterior and interior painting. As the service charge is very low and the three owners are paying for the works. Although the benefit falls with the new owner, the vendor will contribute half the cost.