Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Bedford, Bedfordshire

Bedford is the historic county town of Bedfordshire, with a population of around 147,000. This pleasant and lively riverside town with its easy access to London makes it an ideal location for commuters who are seeking a more rural lifestyle. There is a good selection of flats for sale priced under the stamp duty threshold of £125k, making the area popular with first time buyers who are searching for property for sale in Bedford, or people who are searching for property for investment purposes. Some of the most sought after areas in Bedford are situated in the streets around Bedford Park and Russell Park, where many of the predominantly Victorian properties overlook the parks. Families who are searching for houses for sale in Bedford will discover four bedroom properties in popular locations offered to the market from £310k+.

Amenities for properties in Bedford

Bedford offers families with children who are considering Bedford property an excellent range of shopping, sports and arts facilities; including two indoor shopping centres, with a varied cross section of high street retailers, as well as hairdressing and café facilities. The town has a cinema, three swimming pools, with plenty of fun at the Oasis Beach Pool. Bedford International Athletic Stadium, Mowsbury Golf Course and Bunyan Sports Centre provide an extensive range of indoor facilities. Boating fans can visit the Priory Marina, part of the Priory Country Park, which has a sailing lake, chandlery and restaurant. The 200 acres of conserved lakes, woodland and grassland are ideal for walks or picnics. Bedford Corn Exchange hosts a comprehensive range of entertainment including the world class Philharmonic Orchestra residency. The Civic Theatre provides a home to community theatre groups. Cecil Higgins Art Gallery has an international collection with works by Turner, Moore, Picasso, Warhol and much more. Bedford Museum tells the story of the town and surrounding borough with extensive collections and displays. Parents will discover a good range of local schools catering for all ages, including four private schools. For older students there is the new University of Bedfordshire.

Transport for Bedford

Commuting and travelling around the area is easy. Bedford offers mainline train links into London St. Pancras and King's Cross in approximately 40 minutes. By road Bedford is 50 miles north of London on the A6 London/Carlisle road, with the A1 to the east and the M1 to the west, and for people who need to travel further afield, Luton Airport is just over 20 miles away.

Surrounding areas

Whilst searching for property to buy or property to rent in Bedford, you may also like to consider extending your search to include estate agents in Dunstable and Luton.