# 1 bedroom cottage for sale (SG17 5BW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 26 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE SG17 5BW | | Price | £185,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 36 m² | | Last sold | £174,500 Nov 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** A - **Current heating cost:** £366/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £29,475 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£9,000 - £14,000) - V (£1,500 - £4,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0192-2888-6575-9597-3231) ## Description A charming, one bedroom character cottage located within the HEART of Shefford town. A unique chance to purchase this lovely cottage which benefits from a lounge with log burner, fitted kitchen, bathroom with shower, large double bedrooms, a good sized garden with detached brick workshop. **Lounge** - 3.35 x 2.63 - 11' x 8' 8" (3.35m x 2.63m) Entrance door, uPVC double glazed window to front, wall mounted electric heater, freestanding wood burner, wood effect flooring. **Kitchen** - 3.35 x 2.46 - 11' x 8' 1" (3.35m x 2.46m) Window to rear, stairs leading to first floor with understairs cupboard. Fitted kitchen with a range of base and eye level units with roll top work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, integrated oven and hob, tiled floor, space for under counter fridge and freezer. **Landing** - Doors to first floor rooms. **Bedroom** - 3.35 x 3.09 - 11' x 10' 2" (3.35m x 3.09m) uPVC double glazed window to front, range of fitted wardrobes, access to loft space. **Bathroom** - White suite comprising of panelled bath, wall mounted unit with glass shower screen, low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled walls, uPVC double glazed window to rear. **Front Garden** - Communal path extending across row of cottages to front door, path leading to rear of garden, laid mainly to lawn with mature shrubs, ornamental pond. **Workshop** - Window and door to garden, power and light. **Rear Garden** - Small courtyard area with large garden shed. ## Property Photos - ![1](/listings/photos/112014992/365359) - 1 - ![2](/listings/photos/112014992/365362) - 2 - ![3](/listings/photos/112014992/365364) - 3 - ![4](/listings/photos/112014992/365366) - 4 - ![5](/listings/photos/112014992/365368) - 5 - ![6](/listings/photos/112014992/365371) - 6 - ![7](/listings/photos/112014992/365373) - 7 - ![8](/listings/photos/112014992/365375) - 8 - ![9](/listings/photos/112014992/365379) - 9 - ![10](/listings/photos/112014992/365382) - 10 - ![11](/listings/photos/112014992/365388) - 11 - ![12](/listings/photos/112014992/365393) - 12 - ![14](/listings/photos/112014992/365397) - 14 ## Floorplans - ![13](/listings/photos/112014992/365404) - 13 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #14737820 - **Address:** 26 New Street, SHEFFORD, SG17 5BW - **Certificate Issued:** 15/08/2021 - **Work Completed:** 12/03/2020 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #15008632 - **Address:** 26 New Street, SHEFFORD, SG17 5BW - **Certificate Issued:** 30/01/2022 - **Work Completed:** 21/01/2022 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 26 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW | £174,500 | 16/11/2018 | Terraced | | 26 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW | £127,500 | 10/03/2014 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 28 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW | £200,000 | 16/01/2026 | Terraced | | 4 WYNCHWOOD LANE, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5XJ | £645,000 | 11/12/2025 | Detached | | 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 | | [Same street] 15 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW | £604,500 | 23/10/2023 | Semi-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 | | 5 WYNCHWOOD LANE, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5XJ | £625,000 | 01/07/2022 | 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 | | 6 WYNCHWOOD LANE, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5XJ | £640,000 | 20/04/2022 | 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 | | 25 SHEPHERDS PLACE, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BF | £373,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached | | 3 AMPTHILL ROAD, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BD | £505,000 | 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 | | 3 WYNCHWOOD LANE, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5XJ | £475,000 | 21/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 54 NEW STREET, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5BW | £460,000 | 20/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 27 KINGFISHER ROAD, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5YQ | £450,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached | | 7 SCOTGRANGE MEADOW, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5PU | £690,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached | | 2 WYNCHWOOD LANE, SHEFFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, SG17 5XJ | £690,000 | 08/07/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £348,562 (13 sales) **Area average:** £493,971 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £562,854 (24 Detached, SG17, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -67.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Central Bedfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,118/mo - **Realistic:** £1,242/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,366/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bedford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.67% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £155,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £124,200 *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:** £5,139/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 10.3% - **10y growth:** 48.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.9% - **5y growth (index):** 20.4% - **10y growth (index):** 35.8% ## 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)