# 4 bedroom bungalow for sale (MK44 3PU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 53 CHURCH ROAD, BEDFORD, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD MK44 3PU |
| Price | £795,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | TBC |
| Last sold | £795,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 20/05/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £979/year

### Recommendations
- W2 (6,000)
- G (450)
- N (6,000)
- U (5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2398-8088-7295-6841-5930)

## Description

Taylors Estate Agents are excited to offer this rarely available 3/4-bedroom detached bungalow, located in the highly desirable village of Willington, South Bedfordshire.

The property boasts spacious accommodation, including a welcoming entrance hall, a stunning extended lounge with vaulted ceilings, and a modern, open-plan kitchen and living area. Both living spaces open out onto a generous rear garden via bifold doors. The property also features a utility room, four well-proportioned bedrooms—two of which have en-suite bathrooms—and a stylish main bathroom.

Externally, the bungalow sits on a substantial plot with a large rear garden, perfect for outdoor entertaining or relaxation. To the front, there is a wide driveway providing ample parking space, along with a garage for additional storage or vehicle accommodation.

The village of Willington offers a range of local amenities and excellent schooling options, and benefits from easy access to key road links, including the A421 and A1.

This property is a rare find and offers a perfect blend of modern living in a picturesque village setting.

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/167171060/1009164) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 53 CHURCH ROAD, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD, MK44 3PU | £795,000 | 20/02/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 53 CHURCH ROAD, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD, MK44 3PU | £535,000 | 26/09/2019 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 46 CHURCH ROAD, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD, MK44 3PU | £520,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| ASH HOUSE BALLS LANE, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD, MK44 3PT | £687,500 | 10/06/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BEAUCHAMP PLACE, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD, MK44 3QA | £415,000 | 16/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 34A CHURCH ROAD, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD, MK44 3PU | £575,000 | 09/05/2022 | Detached |
| 31A CHURCH ROAD, WILLINGTON, BEDFORD, MK44 3QB | £786,565 | 09/03/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £547,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £629,688 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £626,892 (37 Detached, MK44, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +26.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bedford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,051/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,168/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,285/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northants Central (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.15% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £146,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £116,800

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,559/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 18.4%
- **10y growth:** 53.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bedford; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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