# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (SG17 5YX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 NIGHTINGALE MEWS, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG17 5YX |
| Price | £365,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £358,500 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 08/09/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £664/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000

### Recommendations
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2061-1681-1050-0000-1005)

## Description

 

A Charming Three-Bedroom Family Home in the Heart of Shefford

Tucked away in a delightful mews setting, this beautifully presented three-bedroom link-terraced home offers far more than the average property. Set on a generous corner plot, it boasts a larger-than-expected landscaped garden, a garage with power, and parking for up to three vehicles.

On entering, you are welcomed by a spacious hallway with cloakroom and stairs to the first floor. The lounge is a well-proportioned square-shaped room, enhanced by patio doors leading directly to the patio and rear garden. The modern kitchen/diner runs from front to back, fitted with integrated appliances and providing ample space for family meals and entertaining. A conservatory extends the living space further, the perfect spot to relax and enjoy views of the garden, complete with French doors and a dog flap for convenience.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms – two doubles, both with fitted wardrobes. The master bedroom also benefits from an en-suite shower room, while the family bathroom and airing cupboard complete the first floor.

Outside, the front offers a pleasant seating area ideal for enjoying the evening sun. The rear garden is a standout feature – larger than average thanks to the corner plot – landscaped with multiple seating areas to capture the sun throughout the day, and complete with a shed.

Location

Shefford is a thriving market town with a population of around 7,300, nestled at the meeting point of the rivers Hit and Flit, forming the Ivel. The town offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, cafés, and amenities, creating a strong community feel.

Families are well served by excellent schools including Samuel Whitbread Academy (Ofsted Good, ages 13–18), Robert Bloomfield Academy (Ofsted Outstanding, ages 9–13), and Shefford Lower School (Ofsted Good, ages 3–9). There is also a convenient bus service to the Harpur Trust Independent Schools.

For commuters, Shefford provides excellent transport connections with regular bus routes to Bedford, Hitchin, and Stevenage, as well as easy access to the A1(M) and M1. Nearby Arlesey mainline station offers direct train services into London and beyond.

**GROUND FLOOR**

**Entrance Hall**

**WC**

**Lounge** - 4.12m x 4.12m (13'6" x 13'6")

**Kitchen/Diner** - 5.2m x 2.84m (17'0" x 9'3")

**Conservatory** - 4.46m x 3.16m (14'7" x 10'4")

**FIRST FLOOR**

**Landing**

**Airing Cupboard**

**Bedroom** - 4.11m x 3.04m (13'5" x 9'11")

**Ensuite**

**Bedroom** - 2.9m x 2.85m (9'6" x 9'4")

**Bedroom** - 2.28m x 1.9m (7'5" x 6'2")

**Bathroom** - 2.42m x 2.2m (7'11" x 7'2")

**OUTSIDE**

**Rear Garden**

**Garage** - 5.27m x 2.5m (17'3" x 8'2")

**Driveway**

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166768361/811303) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/166768361/811304) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 NIGHTINGALE MEWS, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YX | £358,500 | 28/01/2026 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 28 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW | £200,000 | 16/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 4 THE MALTINGS, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5TU | £344,000 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 12 OLD STATION WAY, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5ED | £277,500 | 08/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 39 SHEPHERDS PLACE, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BF | £415,000 | 12/09/2025 | Terraced |
| 80 IVEL ROAD, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5LB | £240,000 | 01/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 4 BACK LANE, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5FF | £340,000 | 27/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 18 SHEPHERDS PLACE, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BF | £323,000 | 05/04/2024 | Terraced |
| 13 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW | £320,000 | 21/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 45 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW | £265,000 | 27/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 45 BRIDGE VIEW, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5FT | £380,000 | 20/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 3F ST FRANCIS WAY, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5DZ | £149,000 | 15/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 80 IVEL ROAD, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5LB | £240,000 | 12/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 HIGH STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5DG | £367,500 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 THE MALTINGS, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5TU | £331,000 | 25/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 24 OLD STATION WAY, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5ED | £310,000 | 09/06/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 9 NIGHTINGALE MEWS, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YX | £350,000 | 01/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 OLD STATION WAY, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5ED | £280,000 | 25/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 6 NIGHTINGALE MEWS, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YX | £319,000 | 07/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 47 RIVER VIEW, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5FL | £325,000 | 18/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 33 RIVER VIEW, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5FL | £350,000 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 30 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW | £192,500 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 20 NIGHTINGALE MEWS, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YX | £335,000 | 14/12/2021 | Detached |
| 56 RIVER VIEW, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5FN | £310,000 | 03/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 4 NIGHTINGALE MEWS, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YX | £260,000 | 30/11/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £316,000 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £297,975 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £286,055 (22 Terraced, SG17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +27.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,122/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,247/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,372/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Olivers Court, SG17 | £1,650/mo | 3 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,650/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £206,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £165,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,650/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £23/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.3%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,506/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 2.4%
- **10y growth:** 20.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 37.2%

## Flood risk

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

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)