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2 bedroom Flat for sale, Gillespie Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42
Features and Description
- Well Presented Two Bedroom Second Floor Apartment
- With An Attractive View Over A Green/Park
- Short Walk Of The Hospital, Town Centre And Station
- Allocated Residents Parking
- 14ft x 11ft Living Room/Dining Room
- Fitted Kitchen With Appliances
- Fitted Bathroom Suite With A Shower
- Approximately 165 Years Unexpired Lease
- Offered With No Chain
- Council Tax Band B And EPC Rated C
STAMP DUTY IS CHANGING AT THE END OF MARCH 2025. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY YOUR NEW HOME TO AVOID THESE EXTRA COSTS!
This two-bedroom apartment is perfect for anybody looking to buy their first home or a buy-to-let investment due to its location near Bedford Hospital, the town centre, and the train station. The apartment is light and airy, being on the top floor, with lovely views over a green. It has a hall, a 14ft x 11ft living room with a feature fireplace and space to eat. Which is carpeted and enjoys plenty of natural light. The kitchen is fitted with a oven, hob and ceramic hob, while the bathroom has a practical three-piece suite with a bath with a shower over. Both bedrooms are of a good size, with carpeted flooring throughout. The property has been well looked after and benefits from having had its windows replaced fairly recently. Inside the block, you have the traditional communal entrance hall with a security entry phone system. Whilst outside, there is one allocated parking space to the rear and to the front of the block, you’ll find a nice open green space featuring a caged football/basketball court and a small children's park. The lease currently stands at 165 years unexpired, with a service charge of approximately £1,000 a year with the added benefits of having no ground rent to pay. This property has been formerly used as a buy to let investment and has a good history of being previously let via the owner. Council Tax Band B and EPC rated C.
Location
Situated off of Elstow Road in Gillespie Close in a modern tucked away estate. This property is well suited for those needing access to the town centre, hospital and station. It also provides you with regular bus services and access to the bypass if you commute by car. Whilst being within walking distance to a convenient bridge taking you on to Ampthill Road almost outside the Hospital and you are well served by local schools, shops and a small retail park. Which offers you a B&M, Dunelm, pet store and a gym with some other stores on offer. The bypass provides you with excellent road links to the A1, M1, A6 and A600.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Gillespie Close, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42
Additional Information
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Property refBED240343
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EPCC
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TenureLeasehold
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Lease length165 years
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Council TaxB
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Local authorityBedford Borough Council
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Ground RentContact the branch
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Ground Rent ReviewContact the branch
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Service ChargeContact the branch
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