Apartment 1

8 The Embankment, Bedfordshire, MK40 3PD

Asking Price

£350,000

Property Highlights

Victorian ground and lower ground floor apartment
Two ground floor double bedrooms
Open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room
Three piece bathroom
Lower ground floor store area and bedroom
Double glazing and gas to radiator heating
Enclosed courtyard
Communal garden and private parking space

Property description

A Victorian three double bedroom ground and lower ground floor apartment with parking, a private courtyard and a communal garden, and views over Bedford's riverside embankment of the Great Ouse, for sale with no upper chain.

The main communal hallway has the original black and white tiled floor, moulded ceiling covings, dado rails and the entrance door to the apartment. The apartment entrance hall has exposed original floorboards that continue into the open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room. The principal bedroom has a fireplace recess, fitted shelving and cupboards and double doors to an enclosed courtyard. Bedroom two has a bay window overlooking the courtyard and built in cupboards and shelving. The bathroom is fitted with a contemporary style white suite and has a storage cupboard and space and plumbing for a washing machine. The entrance hall has stairs to the lower ground floor which has a store area and a door to the third bedroom which has a window to the front. The communal garden is to the rear and there is a private parking space for 1 car at the front. The lease is also 125 years from 2014. There is an annual service charge of approx. £1500-£2,000 and £200.00 for ground rent.

Open Plan Kitchen/ Sitting/Dining Room

The open plan sitting/dining area has a fireplace alcove with built-in cupboards and shelves in the chimney recess, and a bay window overlooking the river. The kitchen is fitted with Shaker style units, and has a breakfast bar and integrated appliances including an electric oven, hob with extractor fan, a dishwasher and fridge/freezer.

Situation and Schooling

The apartment is situated on The Embankment, a conservation area with landscaped gardens overlooking the River Great Ouse. It is just a few minutes' walk from Russell Park and Bedford town centre and the independent Harpur Trust Schools. The Castle Quarter is approximately a 7 minute walk and has cafes, a butchers, delis and shops. Priory Marina is 1 mile away.

+ Read more