Flat for sale in Bedford MK40, 1 Bedroom

**Plot 10 - pre launch discount to £145,950**

The House offers luxury living in the heart of town - a new and exciting urban premises set in the midst of historic Bedford. Comprising a stunning selection of 30 one, two and studio apartments, ‘The House’ is one of very few purpose built apartment complexes in the vicinity. This esteemed development and contemporary new landmark marks a new phase of luxury living.
When it comes to receiving a good return for your money, Bedford is an area that is worth considering. Bedford is soon to be commonly known as London-Bedford and offers a high-speed link into London taking only 37 minutes. Bedford will also be a stop point on the new Oxford to Cambridge East West Rail line which will drastically improve connectivity across the south, making the majority of the uk’s major towns and cities far easier to get to. A thriving commuter town set around the banks of the River Ouse. Located in Bedfordshire in the East of England, Bedford has a population of around 81,635 although the town lies at the heart of a larger urban area and borough, which can call on a population of over 150,000 residents. As Bedford is the northernmost stop on the Thameslink, it is still regarded as a commuter town that is suitable for people employed in London but the town is handily located with respect to travelling across England, and beyond, with a number of major airports within easy reach. The fact that Bedford has a notable commuter population and London is within easy reach means that many people will consider it as a good investment opportunity.

Luxury Specification
Fully tiled floors and walls to all bathrooms.
Roca sanitary ware
Contemporary handle less kitchen furniture
Granite or composite worktops
Integrated kitchen appliances including fridge/freezer, oven, slimline dishwasher, microwave and washer/dryer
Tiled floor and splash-backs to kitchens
Wood flooring to living and hallways
Carpet to bedrooms
Fitted wardrobes
Low energy down lighters throughout
Video entry phone
Electric Gated Entry both Pedestrian and Vehicular
Elevator access to all floor
Staircase linking all floor also available.

Café Culture & Lifestyle
Riverside North & Merchant Square is a truly fantastic mixed use leisure, retail and residential destination adjoining the town centre and fronting onto the River Great Ouse. Riverside North is anchored by a Vue 7 screen multiplex cinema, a Premier Inn Hotel and a selection of restaurants, bars and independent coffee shops.
Nearby Castle Quay is a swanky complex of restaurants and bars, some overlooking the river, and The Swan Hotel, an Upmarket 5* hotel, includes luxury accommodation, beautiful rooms for events, a spa, riverside terrace, esteemed restaurant and numerous meeting rooms.

Shopping
The Harpur Shopping Centre - a large shopping complex with a fantastic selection of high street and independent shops including New Look, Primark, Topshop and many more
In the town centre you will find a selection of independent designer boutiques, giving the town a cosmopolitan feel.

Scenic
The Embankment is a lovely place for a walk - the riverbank is beautifully lit at night, lined with a selection of bars and restaurants and well-looked after, with flotillas of swans and other water birds frequenting this stretch of the river all year round.
Priory Country Park boasts 300 acres of lakes, grassland and woods with an on-site restaurant, bar and hotel.
Bedford is home to many historic stately homes, country manors and gardens. Well loved buildings include: Woburn Abbey, Moggerhanger House, Turvey House, Wrest Park Gardens, Houghton House and Flitwick Manor.

Historic
The history of Castle Mound, a former 11th-century castle destroyed in a siege, is depicted on the ruins' site. The remains of a Lime Kiln are also visible. The kiln is now preserved within the Castle Quay development.
Castle Quarter is one of the most sought-after and affluent areas of Bedford, built on top of the ruins of Bedford castle and boasting quirky shops, upmarket restaurants and bars, and a museum showcasing the remains of the Lime Kiln.

Education
Bedford is renowned for its fantastic public schools. People from all over the world send their children to board at the Harpur Trust schools.
The University of Bedfordshire is a highly respected and renowned university specialising in sports and science. Students from all over the globe travel to Bedford to study, meaning with the high intake of wealthy foreign students increasing year on year, there is a lack of student accommodation.

Economy & Employment
Bedford sits on the 'Golden Triangle' of top universities between Oxford and Cambridge and near London. It has access to 50,000 students within 20 miles, half of Britain's universities and 60% of the uk's research and development fund.
In state of the art Innovation Centres, companies like Unilever are creating foods of the future, inventing new medical devices and testing new forms of travel.
The large plots available for business-use draw corporate giants that require warehousing solutions such as asda Distribution, Movianto & Argos Distribution. It is also home to Charles Wells the largest brewery in the UK.
With strong business start-up performance and great central location, it's no wonder growth in jobs in Bedford is significantly above the national rate. That's why companies are flocking to join the ranks of 3M and Fujifilm who already use the area's resources to grow their businesses.

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