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23 Risborough Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9QS

*Guide Price | £210,000+ (plus fees)

Offering an excellent opportunity to refurbish, this mature bay-fronted semi-detached house stands within a large plot with generous-size gardens and is well located within close proximity of both Goldington and Castle Road.

This mid-twentieth century house is nicely set back from a residential side road with a generous front garden and a driveway that leads to a brick-and-timber-built double-length garage which has an asbestos roof. To the rear of the house is a long garden which has been cleared of foliage in preparation for landscaping. Internally, although the condition of the house is dated and very poor, there are some good-sized and well-proportioned rooms, and the house offers the potential to enlarge at both the side and to the rear, subject to the required consents.

Tenure

Freehold

Accommodation

Ground Floor: Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, and WC.
First Floor: Landing, three bedrooms, bathroom, and a separate toilet.

Exterior

There is a low brick wall to the front boundary with a hedge behind it and a hedge to one side boundary. At the rear is a large garden that has been cleared of vegetation, and there is timber fencing to the boundaries.

Auctioneer's Note

The sole beneficiary of the proceeds of this sale is The National Trust. As the Trust is a charity, if the buyer is a connected person to the Trust then the sale will be on a conditional basis as Charity Commission consent will be required for the disposal. Full details will be included within the legal pack.

Council Tax Band

D

EPC Rating

F

VAT

VAT is not applicable

Local Authority

Bedford Borough Council

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01234 267 422

Services

Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.

Buyers Premium

There is no Buyer's Premium payable on this lot.

Disbursements

Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Administration Charge

Purchasers will be required to pay an administration fee of £1,500 incl. VAT

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Auction Date
5th August 2026
Auction Time

12:00pm

Auction Venue

Delta Marriott Hotel Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK7 6HL

Viewing Times
  • Wed 22 Jul 12:00-12:30
  • Sat 25 Jul 12:00-12:30
  • Thu 30 Jul 12:00-12:30

These are open house viewings, you do not need to make an appointment you can simply attend between the published times.

Seller's Solicitor
HCB Solicitors
Ref: Amy Loughlin
Graylaw House, 21 Goldington Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3JY
01234 312 611
amyloughlin@hcbgroup.com
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