4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Merton Road, Bedford MK40

Description

For sale by informal tender - closing date: Friday 21 November 2025 at 12 noon

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Offering bright and spacious accommodation spanning approximately 1,400 sq ft across two floors is this impressive four-bedroom Victorian family home.

Upon entering the hallway, the ground floor comprises three reception rooms and an open-plan kitchen/diner to the rear, with doors opening out to the private rear garden.

On the first floor there are four double bedrooms and a separate four-piece family bathroom. The large master bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and an additional four-piece en-suite shower room.

Externally, to the front there is a small walled garden with a pathway leading to the front door. To the rear, a private garden mainly laid to lawn features flower and shrub borders, a patio area for outdoor dining, and a walled boundary providing excellent privacy. In addition, there are three espalier apple and pear trees as well as fruit bushes. A hardstanding area to the rear includes a timber shed.

This wonderful home retains many original period features and offers generous living space throughout. The property is offered with no onward chain, making it an excellent opportunity for families and buyers seeking a character home with potential.

- Location -
Located within comfortable walking distance of a wide range of amenities, the house is well placed for riverside walks on the picturesque Embankment and the 'outstanding' rated Castle Newnham Primary School. It is also conveniently situated for the town centre, local amenities and Bedford Rugby Club. For the commuter, the town provides a fast rail link into London's St Pancras and offers a strong choice of independent and state schooling.

- Please Note -
The property has been identified as requiring remedial structural works, making it ideal for developers or cash buyers seeking a project with strong future potential.

Informal Tender Process:
Interested parties must submit their best and final offer in writing to Goodacres Bedford by 12 noon on Friday 22 November 2025. Offers must include proof of funds or mortgage in principle, solicitor details and full buyer details. The seller reserves the right not to accept the highest or any offer.

Viewings by appointment only - contact Goodacres Bedford - 27 Castle Road, Bedford MK40 3PL.

Disclaimer
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs are provided for guidance only. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. Floorplans are for illustration purposes only. Goodacres Residential has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the potential buyers must obtain verification from their solicitors. Potential buyers are advised to check and confirm the EPC and council tax bands before committing to any expense.

Tenure: Freehold