17 BROOK LANE
BEDFORD, GREAT BARFORD, BEDFORD MK44 3LU
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
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.
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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)
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.
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Bedford. Series: Terraced. As of August 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Bedford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).