4 bedroom Flat for sale,

Sovereigns Quay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40

Sitting Room/Dining Room:- Undoubtedly the heart of the home, a beautifully presented spacious reception room featuring a contemporary laminate flooring. Soft neutral tones and French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony, allowing natural afternoon and evening light to flood in, creating a warm and inviting living space.

Kitchen:- A fitted shaker-style kitchen with ample worktop space and a breakfast bar provides additional preparation space and seating area. The gas hob is complemented by a Neff double oven.

Family Bathroom:- Fitted with a modern suite comprising of bath, shower, wash hand basin, WC and cupboard with built-in shaving/toothbrush socket.

Landing:- A bright fourth-floor landing with airy skylight, providing access to three bedrooms.

Bedroom One:- An attractive main bedroom, complete with ensuite shower room, French doors onto a Juliet balcony and a 13’11" x 5’4" (4.24 x 1.63m) walk-in dressing room or office with space for a dressing table/desk. It has a BT connection, USB plug sockets, range of hanging space and a storage cupboard.

Bedroom Two:- A large second bedroom with built in mirrored wardrobe, offering ample space for a king-size bed and additional furniture.

Bedroom Three:- A comfortable double bedroom with storage cupboard space, ideal for a nursery, child’s bedroom or office.

Parking:- Two allocated off-road parking bays; one secured underground, another within the residents carpark.

Additional Information:- This property benefits from double glazing, mains gas central heating and Tadoº app controlled heating and radiator valves. So you can control your heating whilst you are on the move. You also have a newly installed RCD/SPD consumer unit. Council Tax is Band C and the EPC rating is B.

The owner has advised us that the current lease stands at 88 years unexpired, with a yearly ground rent of £291 (paid until June 2027) and an annual service charge of £2,643.03. Plans are in place to extend the lease with a neighbours' WhatsApp group, active and prepared. The development benefits from Right To Manage and an excellent management company oversee the day-to-day maintenance and management of the development.

We have also been advised by the owner that the service charge is well below other developments in the area, and stable. With only a 1% increase in 2023 and an increase of 0.25% in 2026, with no end of year charges or overspend in the last 5 years, and a healthy reserve fund. All utilities have increased year on year, yet the service charge remains constant. Sovereigns Quay comes with a great reputation for renting and this is reflected in the rents achieved and popularity with tenants. Some flats have been known to be snapped up within a few days, as it is a safe, convenient place to live with a strong community.

Location

Bedford is a popular market town which benefits from the highly regarded and sought after Harpur Trust schooling. Located just 6 miles from the planned Universal Studios (opening in 2031), approximately 17 miles of Milton Keynes, 22 miles from Northampton and 33 miles from Cambridge. The property is sat within Sovereigns Quay on the bank of the River Great Ouse, within walking distance to Bedford Station, providing fast train commuter access into London St. Pancras in under forty minutes. Bedford's Hospital, the Town Centre and Vue riverside cinema complex with its cafe's and eateries is also a short walk away. It has access to a vast amount of shops and shopping centres within the town centre, there are weekly markets, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and wine bars to enjoy. The River Great Ouse offers some lovely picturesque walks or cycle routes along the river and Embankment areas.