For sale End of terrace

17 BROOK LANE

BEDFORD, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD MK44 3LU

3 beds 2 baths 904 sq ft Listed 8 Apr 2026 (-210d)

£350,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

84 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£225,000 Dec 2025

Price per m²

£4,167/m²

Local average

£271,879 (+28.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,308 of 33,755)

Street crime

15 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • Chain Free
  • Driveway for numerous cars
  • Fully refurbished throughout
  • Generous plot with large front and rear gardens
  • ideal first time buy
  • Stunning modern kitchen
  • Two bathrooms
  • New silicone render with lifetime guarantee

Additional details

Parking
On street, Driveway, Off street
Garden
Private garden, Enclosed garden, Rear garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Brook Lane, Great Barford, Bedford

A rare opportunity to acquire this beautifully refurbished 2/3 bedroom end-terrace home on the sought-after Brook Lane in Great Barford, offering stylish interiors, flexible accommodation, and an exceptional plot backing directly onto open countryside.

Having undergone a comprehensive programme of renovation, the property has been significantly improved both cosmetically and structurally, giving buyers peace of mind as well as beautifully finished living space. Recent works include a complete new roof with felt and batten, supported by paperwork and guarantee, along with new fascias, soffits, and guttering. The exterior has also been fully silicone rendered with a lifetime guarantee.

Inside, the home has been upgraded to an excellent standard throughout, including a brand-new A-rated combi boiler and full central heating system with 5-year warranty, complete with newly fitted radiators. A full rewire and new fuse board have also been carried out, with certification available, while new front and rear doors further enhance both security and appearance.

The accommodation itself is equally impressive, comprising a welcoming entrance hall, a bright and spacious sitting room, and a stunning contemporary fitted kitchen with sleek modern cabinetry and integrated appliances. A highly versatile snug/bedroom three offers ideal flexibility as a home office, nursery, guest room, or additional reception room, complemented by a stylish ground floor shower room.

Upstairs, the home continues to impress with two generous double bedrooms and a beautifully appointed luxury family bathroom. Both the kitchen and bathrooms are newly fitted, giving the property a true new home feel.

A particular highlight is the stunning rear garden extending beyond 100ft, backing directly onto open fields with glorious rural views. Offering a wonderful sense of privacy, the garden creates an idyllic setting for entertaining, family life, or simply relaxing outdoors, with plenty of space for keen gardeners and growing families alike.

To the front, a generous gravel driveway provides excellent off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

Location
Great Barford offers a range of local amenities, including Great Barford Academy, two shops, one of which includes a Post Office open until 9pm, a Chinese restaurant, a pub overlooking the River Great Ouse, and a village hall with playing fields. The village also offers beautiful countryside walks. There are excellent road links, with the A1 close by and easy access to the A421, which connects to the A6, M1, and Milton Keynes. For commuters, nearby railway stations at Sandy and Bedford provide convenient services to London, with trains from Bedford reaching St Pancras in approximately 40 minutes. I can also make it sound more brochure-like, more formal, or more concise.

Buyer's Notes
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Disclaimer
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. Floorplans are for illustration purposes only. Goodacre has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the potential buyers must obtain verification from their solicitors. Potential buyers are advised to check and confirm the EPC and council tax bands before committing to any expense.

Tenure: Freehold

Listed by

Bedford

Goodacres Bedford Limited

Reference: 174191594

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 30/03/2026

Expiry date: 29/03/2036

Current heating cost: £972/year

Potential heating cost: £612/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,750

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~478 m² (0.12 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £350,000 +55.6%
Sold 02/12/2025 (11 months ago) £225,000 —

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
43 PYMS CLOSE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3HY £190,000 27/11/2025 Terraced
24 PYMS CLOSE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3HY £250,000 31/10/2025 Terraced
3 ADDINGTONS ROAD, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3HR £266,000 01/06/2023 Terraced
2 NORMANS CLOSE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3JB £247,500 05/12/2022 Terraced
38 HIGH STREET, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3JH £300,000 28/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 7 BROOK LANE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3LU £342,000 23/09/2022 Terraced
51 PYMS CLOSE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3HY £270,000 09/08/2022 Terraced
30 ROXTON ROAD, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3LR £286,000 29/04/2022 Terraced
Same street 28 BROOK LANE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3LU £330,000 28/01/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 24 BROOK LANE, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD, MK44 3LU £438,000 21/12/2021 Detached

Street average: £370,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £258,500 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 23.1%
10y growth 29.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bedford. Series: Terraced. As of August 2026.

1y (index) 2.2%
5y (index) 18.5%
10y (index) 40.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,059/mo
Realistic £1,177/mo
Optimistic £1,295/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bedford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northants Central: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Sundorne Bouncy Castles 0.1 miles
Shop Great Barford Stores 0.2 miles
Bus stop The Cross 0.2 miles
Bus stop Park Road 1.8 miles
Train station Sandy 3.7 miles
University University of Bedfordshire Polhill Campus 4.1 miles
Train station Bedford St Johns 5.4 miles
Hospital Bedford Hospital SDEC - Same Day Emergency Care 5.6 miles
Hospital The Manor 7.2 miles
University University of Bedfordshire 10.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 5
Violence and sexual offences 4
Other theft 2
Burglary 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Possession of weapons 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 15

Within 1 mile during Aug 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
Great Barford Church of England Primary Academy Primary 0.3 miles Good — 15 Nov 2022
John Donne Church of England Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Requires improvement — 25 Jan 2024
Roxton Church of England Academy Primary 1.9 miles Good — 18 Jun 2023
Moggerhanger Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Good — 27 Nov 2014
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School Other 2.7 miles Good — 26 Sep 2021

Rental Comparables

Rental comparables data is not available for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.34%
Max investor price (0.8%) £147,125
Target investor price (1%) £117,700
  • 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).