Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42
By Waldens Estate Agents
£ 298,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Waldens Estate Agents says ..
A much cared for three bedroom detached home set on a nice plot with ample off road parking, garage to rear, downstairs cloakroom, two reception rooms, double glazed windows, gas central heating. Upper chain complete.
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom detached house on Orchard Street, Kempston, Bedford, is presented for sale at £298,000. The property is conveniently located near several primary and secondary schools, including Springfield Primary School and Daubeney Academy, both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Transport links are also relatively good, with Bedford train station approximately 2.77km away. The house itself presents a mixed picture. While the exterior appears reasonably well-maintained, the interior photographs reveal a property that is in need of significant modernisation. The kitchen and bathrooms are particularly dated, featuring 1970s-style fittings. The decor throughout also appears tired and would require updating. The garden is of a reasonable size, offering outdoor space. However, the precise dimensions are not specified, making it difficult to assess its true size. While the location is a definite positive, the overall condition requires significant investment, which needs to be considered against the asking price. Potential buyers should factor in refurbishment costs when evaluating the property’s true value. The lack of plot size information makes a precise comparative market analysis impossible. A thorough survey and valuation are recommended before any purchase decision. While nearby properties provide some context, significant variation in prices and details hampers an accurate estimation of value for this specific property. The average price per square foot is unavailable for this area, further complicating the assessment.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 6
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 905.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 349,688.00 £Increased by 5.06 %
- Est sale value
- 337,565.00 £Increased by 25.59 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,338.00 £/moDecreased by 7.72 %
- Est letting value
- 905.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.59 %Decreased by 12.24 %
- Crime Rate
- 20.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.26 KM | |
| Daubeney Academy | Academy Converter | Good | 0.38 KM |
| Camestone School | Community School | Good | 0.66 KM |
| Bedford Road Primary School | Community School | Requires improvement | 1.05 KM |
| Grange Academy | Academy Special Converter | Good | 1.16 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elstow Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Howard Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Maples | £ 415,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Duncombe Street | £ 250,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Ash Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford | 1512 | BDM | 2.77 KM |
| Kempston Hardwick | 1384 | KMH | 2.87 KM |
| Bedford St Johns | 1510 | BSJ | 2.96 KM |
| Stewartby | 1386 | SWR | 6.05 KM |
| Millbrook (Bedfordshire) | 1537 | MLB | 8.20 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Briars, Kempston | £ 270,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.12 KM |
| Spruce Walk, Kempston | £ 325,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.12 KM |
| The Firs, Bedford | £ 315,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
| Lovat Walk, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 | £ 275,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.20 KM |
| Lovat Walk, Kempston, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 | £ 300,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.20 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 94 Orchard Street | £ 164,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 96 Orchard Street | £ 163,370 | 0.01 KM |
| 69 Orchard Street | £ 185,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 88 Orchard Street | £ 125,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 86 Orchard Street | £ 175,000 | 0.01 KM |