Bedford house prices rising faster than national average
Storey Homes highlights house prices in Bedford are increasing faster than the national average according to a recent poll. The cost of the average house in the town has risen by 14 percent in the last year, compared to the UK average of six per cent.
The figures were published in the latest Rightmove Consumer Confidence Survey. According to the poll 53 percent of the region’s residents are confident that prices will be higher in 12 months time. This is an increase on predictions made by respondents in 2009.
Testament to this is the success of Lansdowne Villas in Bedford where purchasers have taken advantage of Storey Homes’ competitive pricing and excellent value for money. Should prices continue to rise by the same figures over the next year, purchasers will see an increase of around £75,000 to £150,000!
With only three out of the 14 restored villas remaining for sale interested purchasers should move quickly in order to avoid disappointment. Gareth Jacob, Head of Sales and Marketing at Storey Homes comments: “Confidence in the market is holding well and we hope it will continue. Purchasers at Lansdowne Villas have already benefitted from market growth and we anticipate it will continue to thrive. Our homes are well priced, offering great value for money compared to other areas in London and the South East. With only three properties remaining we are certain the restored villas at the development will soon be sold out!”
Sympathetically redeveloped by Storey Homes and completed to a superior, contemporary specification, these luxurious and historic period homes offer purchasers the unique opportunity to live in a property that combines the elegance of the past with the style of the future. Detail includes high ceilings, open fireplaces and the magnificent restored bay windows which were all very popular for the Victorian period.
Designed over two and three storey’s, each property has a slightly different floor layout and all benefit from a designer kitchen featuring a choice of granite worktops, stainless steel American style fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, wine cooler and microwave, oven with 5 ring gas hob and extractor hood plus 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink.
The location of Lansdowne Villas makes it ideal for both city commuters and those embracing local life. Bedford mainline railway station is less than half a mile away, with trains into London St Pancras taking approximately 40 minutes, whilst international travellers will benefit from the close proximity of Luton Airport.
Lansdowne Road is also close to the centre of Bedford, with the main shopping centre, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants offering different types of cuisine under half a mile away. Sports enthusiasts are well catered for; as well as local rowing and bowling clubs there are 2 golf courses within 1.5 miles and 3 gyms, the nearest less than 0.5 mile away. Priory Country Park is a couple of miles away, and there is also a cinema, theatre and museums within easy reach.
Schooling is excellent, with the Bedford based Harpur Trust collection of private schools famed for the quality of their education at all ages close by.
Prices at Lansdowne Villas start from around £499,950 for a 3558 sq ft mid terrace, £550,00 for a 3864 sq ft terrace and £995,000 for a 7 bedroom 6476 sq ft property.
