Guide price
£494,995
5 bed semi-detached house for saleSouth Drive, Shortstown MK42
5 beds
4 baths
3 receptions
EPC Rating: D
About this property
Ideal for First Time Buyers
Residential Investment
4-bedroom main house + 1-bedroom self-contained flat
Excellent HMO potential (STPP)
Two ensuite bedrooms + main family bathroom
Very large kitchen diner
Rear conservatory
Sizeable private rear garden
Self-contained flat with kitchen, bathroom & utility
Strong dual-income / high-yield potential
Positioned within a well-established residential area of Bedford, this versatile property offers significant internal space and multiple income streams.
The main four-bedroom house provides generous family accommodation across two floors. The ground floor features a large kitchen diner, ideal for communal living, alongside a spacious lounge and a bright rear conservatory overlooking the garden. There is also the convenience of a ground floor W/C.
Upstairs, the property comprises four well-proportioned bedrooms, with two benefiting from ensuite bathrooms, in addition to a main family bathroom-making the layout particularly suitable for HMO configuration (subject to necessary consents).
Externally, the main house benefits from a front driveway and a sizeable rear garden, offering excellent outdoor space and further potential.
The property also includes a self-contained one-bedroom ground floor flat, featuring a double bedroom, spacious living room with fully fitted kitchen, a tiled bathroom, and a separate utility area. This provides immediate additional rental income or flexible multi-generational living.
Investment Potential
-Ideal for HMO conversion (subject to planning/licensing)
-Potential for multiple income streams (main house + flat)
-Suitable for supported living, multi-let, or extended family use
-High demand rental location within Bedford
Location
Situated on South Drive (MK42 0UD), the property benefits from:
-Easy access to Bedford Town Centre
-Local shops, schools, and amenities
-Strong commuter links including Bedford Railway Station with direct routes to London
-Nearby parks and green spaces
-EPC Rating: D & C
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