Sold Detached

33 DENTON DRIVE

BEDFORD, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORDSHIRE MK43 0FE

4 beds 2 baths 1,119 sq ft Listed 18 Sep 2023 (-1036d)

£465,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

104 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£244,000 Apr 2006

Price per m²

£4,471/m²

Local average

£563,000 (-17.4%)

Street crime

34 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Detached House. Corner plot. Cul de sac location
  • 4 Double Bedrooms - Master with en-suite
  • Living room. Dining room
  • Conservatory
  • Garage - Driveway
  • Well presented garden
  • Sought after location

Additional details

Parking
Garage
Garden
Front garden, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
This detached 4 bedroom house on a corner plot within a quite cul de sac location, harmoniously combines practical and modern living in the sought after village of Marston Moretaine.


DESCRIPTION
Nestled on a corner plot within the charming village of Marston Moretaine, this detached 4 bedroom house exudes elegance and comfort. With its tasteful design and modern amenities, it offers an idyllic family home.
Offering a spacious living room and separate dining room, perfect for relaxation and entertainment.
A well appointed kitchen featuring sleek counter tops, ample storage. access to conservatory. The patio and well maintained garden is perfect for al fresco dining and leisure.
The property boasts four generously sized bedrooms, with the master bedroom featuring an en-suite bathroom for added privacy and convenience. Each bedroom is designed with comfort in mind.
In addition this property includes a garage and a driveway, providing parking for multiple vehicles. The garage offers storage space and could also be converted into a workshop or home gym.
Outside, the garden is thoughtfully landscaped to offer a mix of manicured lawns, flower beds and large patio area.

Entrance / Hallway 
Door to front leading to:- Hallway with radiator, stairs to first floor, door to cloak room, living room and kitchen.

Cloak Room 
Low level wc, hand wash basin, radiator, extractor fan.

Kitchen 10' 1" x 16' 5" ( 3.07m x 5.00m )
Wall to base fitted units, easy clean work surfaces, stainless steel sink with drainer, pantry. Range oven, extractor fan above, plumbing for washing machine, plumbing for dishwasher, space for tumble dryer, integrated wine cooler, radiator, tiling, double glazed window to rear aspect. Door to conservatory.

Living Room 16' 8" x 11' 3" ( 5.08m x 3.43m )
Double glazed bay window to front aspect, electric feature fireplace. French doors to dining room, door to hallway, tv point, radiator.

Dining Room 10' 6" x 9' 9" ( 3.20m x 2.97m )
French doors to living room, radiator, double glazed patio doors to rear garden.

Conservatory 7' 5" x 9' 2" ( 2.26m x 2.79m )
Brick base conservatory with double glazed windows giving panoramic views of the garden, double glazed patio doors opening to patio. Door to kitchen.

First Floor 

Landing 
With loft access, doors to bedrooms and bathroom. Airing cupboard.

Bedroom 1 11' 4" x 15' 9" ( 3.45m x 4.80m )
Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, built in wardrobes, door to en suite.

En Suite 
Double glazed opaque window to front aspect, shower cubicle, low level wc, hand wash basin, radiator.

Bedroom 2 11' 3" x 8' 5" ( 3.43m x 2.57m )
Double glazed dormer window to front aspect, radiator, over stairs storage cupboard.

Bedroom 3 11' 5" x 8' 3" ( 3.48m x 2.51m )
Double glazed window to rear, radiator.

Bedroom 4 8' 2" x 11' 6" ( 2.49m x 3.51m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator.

Bathroom 
Double glazed opaque window to rear aspect, panelled bath, shower cubicle, low level wc, hand wash basin, tiling, radiator.

Outside 

Garage 
Electric roller door, electricity and light.

Front Garden 
Hedge to front, block paved driveway for multiple vehicles, dropped kerb, side gate access.

Rear Garden 
Mostly laid to lawn, with a sweeping block paved patio, mature shrubs and flower borders, side gate access, shed with power and light. Green house with electricity and light.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Flitwick

Connells

Reference: 140094866

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/09/2023

Expiry date: 13/09/2033

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,720

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replacement glazing units (£1,000 - £1,400)
  • 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

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11244307

Property Details

Street: 33 Denton Drive

Town: Marston Moretaine

Postcode: MK43 0FE

Installation Details

Items: 8 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 19/10/2015

Work Completed: 01/07/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

132% since 1996

Event Date Price % change
Sold 28/04/2006 (20 years ago) £244,000 +55.4%
Sold 12/04/2001 (25 years ago) £157,000 +21.7%
Sold 26/02/1999 (27 years ago) £129,000 +22.9%
Sold 29/07/1996 (29 years ago) £104,950

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
8 PRIMROSE CLOSE, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UR £480,000 02/11/2023 Detached
42 DENTON DRIVE, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0NA £475,000 27/04/2023 Detached
1A CHANDLERS CLOSE, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0QW £425,000 15/12/2022 Detached
8 BEANCROFT ROAD, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0PY £376,000 05/12/2022 Detached
7 PARROTT GROVE, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0GT £575,000 24/11/2022 Detached
Same street 55 DENTON DRIVE, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0FE £375,000 29/09/2022 Semi-detached
7 MOAT FARM BARNS, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0PE £725,000 14/07/2022 Detached
Same street 67 DENTON DRIVE, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0FE £415,000 11/07/2022 Detached
14 PRIMROSE CLOSE, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UR £545,000 18/05/2022 Detached
14 HILLSON CLOSE, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0QN £395,000 12/04/2022 Detached
Same street 51 DENTON DRIVE, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0FE £475,000 18/03/2022 Detached
25 HILLSON CLOSE, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0QN £410,000 20/01/2022 Detached
49 WHITTINGTON CRESCENT, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 2AG £659,995 17/12/2021 Detached
53 WHITTINGTON CRESCENT, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 2AG £624,995 17/12/2021 Detached
51 WHITTINGTON CRESCENT, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 2AG £714,995 10/12/2021 Detached
55 WHITTINGTON CRESCENT, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 2AG £439,995 26/11/2021 Detached
33 FELLS PADDOCK, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 2AF £94,000 28/10/2021 Detached
10 PRIMROSE CLOSE, MARSTON MORETAINE, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UR £540,000 29/07/2021 Detached

Street average: £421,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £498,665 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.1%
10y growth 55.9%

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

1y (index) 4.2%
5y (index) 19.8%
10y (index) 35.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,122/mo
Realistic £1,247/mo
Optimistic £1,372/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
Bus stop Moreteyne Road 0.2 miles
Bus stop Tylecote Close 0.2 miles
Shop Ingle & Caves 0.2 miles
Shop Village Food Store 0.2 miles
Train station Millbrook 1.1 miles
Train station Stewartby 1.5 miles
Hospital The Manor 5.4 miles
Hospital Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 5.7 miles
University University of Bedfordshire 7.2 miles
University University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus 7.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 16
Anti-social behaviour 5
Vehicle crime 4
Criminal damage and arson 2
Drugs 2
Other crime 2
Public order 2
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 34

Within 1 mile during May 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
Marston Moreteyne VC School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 6 May 2024
Shelton Lower School Primary 1.1 miles Good — 6 Dec 2016
Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College Other 1.4 miles (No rating)
Thomas Johnson Lower School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 16 Jan 2023
Marston Vale Middle School Primary 1.9 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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
4 Bed Detached House, Torry Orchard, MK43 £3,200/mo 4 0.22 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Terraced House, Torry Orchard, MK43 £3,500/mo 4 0.22 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Detached House, Bedford Road, MK43 £2,200/mo 4 0.25 miles OpenRent
4 Bed Detached House, Knight Street, MK43 £700/mo 4 0.27 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,400/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 7.1% gross yield avg £421,667 sale, £2,500/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.58%
Max investor price (0.8%) £337,500
Target investor price (1%) £270,000
Gross yield 7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.4×
Monthly cashflow £574/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 5.1%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).