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15 NEW STREET

SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG17 5BW

4 beds 3 baths 2,067 sq ft Listed 17 May 2025 (-388d)

£612,500

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

192 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£604,500 Oct 2023

Price per m²

£3,190/m²

Local average

£562,854 (+8.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,243 of 33,755)

Street crime

106 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Extended semi-detached period cottage dating back to circa 1851
  • Over 2,200 sq ft of flexible living space across two floors
  • Four generously sized double bedrooms
  • Spacious kitchen/dining room with large larder and range cooker
  • Separate utility room with WC/Shower room and additional storage
  • Two reception rooms, both with exposed brick fireplaces and wood-burning stoves
  • Master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and modern en-suite bathroom
  • Large rear garden with patio, lawn, and multiple timber outbuildings
  • Workshop —ideal for a home office or gym
  • Ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Double glazing, Gas central, Wood burner
Parking
Yes
Garden
Private garden

Description

Although semi-detached, the house connects to its neighbour on just one bedroom and the downstairs bathroom, with the extension being 'self-contained'. This extended semi-detached period cottage, believed to date back to around 1851, offers over 2,200 square feet of well-planned and flexible living space. Ideally located within walking distance of Shefford town centre, the property blends period charm with modern features and boasts a large rear garden—perfect for family life or those working from home.
The entrance hall sets a welcoming tone, with tiled flooring and handy understairs storage. The ground floor includes two separate reception rooms and a spacious kitchen/dining area. The family room at the front features an exposed brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove, while a ground floor shower room adds practicality.
At the heart of the home is the kitchen/dining room, complete with a gas range cooker and large larders. The dining space offers room for an American-style fridge/freezer and flows through to a separate utility room, which includes a WC, an additional larder, and a door leading out to the garden.
To the rear, the bright and airy living room enjoys dual-aspect windows and patio doors opening onto the garden. A second wood-burning stove, set in an exposed brick fireplace, adds warmth and character.
Upstairs, the split-level landing leads to four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The main bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, modern en-suite with ‘P’-shaped bath and shower, and a Velux window for added natural light. The other bedrooms are all a good size and served by a stylish family bathroom.
Outside, the large rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a generous patio area, ideal for entertaining. There are several useful timber outbuildings, including a workshop, a garden shed, and an open barn—perfect for covered seating or outdoor dining, along with all-day sunshine, a vegetable patch, and access to the front. To the front, a driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles.
A unique character home offering generous living space both inside and out, just a short stroll from Shefford’s shops, schools, and local amenities.
GROUND FLOOR
Porch
Hall
Family Room - 5.09m x 3.88m (16'8" x 12'8")
Shower Room - 1.71m x 2.42m (5'7" x 7'11")
Cupboard
Kitchen/Diner - 18m x 17.9m (59'0" x 58'8")
Utility Room - 1.41m x 5.83m (4'7" x 19'1")
WC
Cupboard
Living Room - 5.41m x 5.41m (17'8" x 17'8")
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Bedroom 1 - 5.4m x 4.63m (17'8" x 15'2")
Ensuite - 1.49m x 2.31m (4'10" x 7'6")
Bedroom 2 - 3.91m x 2.98m (12'9" x 9'9")
Bedroom - 3.63m x 3.54m (11'10" x 11'7")
Bedroom - 3.6m x 3.55m (11'9" x 11'7")
Bathroom - 2.66m x 2.11m (8'8" x 6'11")
OUT SIDE
Large Rear Garden
Outhouse - 4.54m x 3.44m (14'10" x 11'3")
Outhouse - 4.57m x 3.55m (14'11" x 11'7")
Shed - 5.98m x 3.11m (19'7" x 10'2")
Open Barn
Large Driveway

Listed by

Shillington

VLS Estate Agents Limited

Reference: 162085982

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 21/07/2022

Current heating cost: £896/year

Potential heating cost: £760/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,500

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 23/10/2023 (2 years ago) £604,500

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 28 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW £200,000 16/01/2026 Terraced
20 SHEPHERDS PLACE, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BF £425,000 11/12/2025 Detached
Same street 56 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW £476,800 26/09/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 1B NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW £280,000 12/09/2025 Flat
Same street 23 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW £320,000 05/09/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 4 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW £330,000 23/05/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 42 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW £547,000 24/11/2023 Detached
15 KINGFISHER ROAD, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YQ £440,000 25/08/2023 Detached
19 KINGFISHER ROAD, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YQ £422,500 04/08/2023 Detached
Same street 13 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW £320,000 21/04/2023 Terraced
Same street 45 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW £265,000 27/01/2023 Terraced
43 KINGFISHER ROAD, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YQ £420,000 16/12/2022 Detached
Same street 1A NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW £257,500 25/11/2022 Flat
2 MIDLAND GARDENS, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YF £445,000 21/09/2022 Detached
22 AMPTHILL ROAD, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BD £355,916 24/06/2022 Detached
1 MALLARD CLOSE, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YS £528,000 16/05/2022 Detached
25 THE HOLLIES, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BX £500,000 07/03/2022 Detached
1 KINGFISHER ROAD, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YQ £465,000 26/01/2022 Detached
Same street 30 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW £192,500 17/12/2021 Terraced
3 AMPTHILL ROAD, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BD £505,000 17/12/2021 Detached
25 SHEPHERDS PLACE, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BF £373,000 17/12/2021 Detached
20 NIGHTINGALE MEWS, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YX £335,000 14/12/2021 Detached
82 KINGFISHER ROAD, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YQ £450,000 10/12/2021 Detached
Same street 39 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW £278,000 28/09/2021 Terraced
Same street 54 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW £460,000 20/09/2021 Semi-detached
7 SCOTGRANGE MEADOW, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5PU £690,000 06/08/2021 Detached
27 KINGFISHER ROAD, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YQ £450,000 06/08/2021 Detached
28 THE HOLLIES, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BX £691,000 25/06/2021 Detached
45 KINGFISHER ROAD, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YQ £450,000 24/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £327,233 (12 sales)

Area average: £467,377 (17 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 10.3%
10y growth 48.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Central Bedfordshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.9%
5y (index) 20.4%
10y (index) 35.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Central Bedfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,118/mo
Realistic £1,242/mo
Optimistic £1,366/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Central Bedfordshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bedford: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Shefford Convenience Store 0.1 miles
Shop Shefford Building Supplies 0.1 miles
Bus stop High Street 0.1 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.2 miles
Train station Arlesey 3.1 miles
Train station Biggleswade 4.7 miles
Hospital Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 8.5 miles
Hospital The Manor 10.3 miles
University University Of Bedfordshire 11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Vehicle crime 29
Violence and sexual offences 24
Anti-social behaviour 15
Shoplifting 15
Public order 8
Criminal damage and arson 7
Other crime 2
Other theft 2
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 106

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Robert Bloomfield Academy Primary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 15 Jul 2014
Shefford Lower School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 15 Dec 2017
Samuel Whitbread Academy Secondary 0.8 miles Good — 11 Dec 2017
Campton Academy Primary 0.9 miles Good — 13 Dec 2023
Clifton All Saints Academy Primary 1.5 miles Good — 1 Feb 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%
Max investor price (0.8%) £155,250
Target investor price (1%) £124,200
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).