| Property Type | Investment / Office / Residential / Retail |
| Tenure | For Sale |
| Size | 1,567 sq ft |
| Price | Offers in excess of £495,000 |
| EPC Rating | This property has been graded as D |
The property comprises a mixed-use freehold investment and owner-occupier opportunity arranged over basement, ground and first floor levels, together with a self-contained residential flat.
The ground floor retail unit extends to approximately 745 sq ft (69.3 sq m) of predominantly open plan retail space with additional offices and occupies a prominent trading position fronting Bedford Road, benefiting from excellent viability through a double width shop frontage and strong levels of passing traffic. Ancillary basement accommodation provides a further 234 sq ft (21.7 sq m), suitable for storage.
The first floor provides approximately 286 sq ft (26.5 sq m) of office accommodation, offering flexible ancillary space suitable for a range of business uses. In addition, the property incorporates a self-contained one-bedroom residential flat extending to approximately 302 sq ft (28.05 sq m), currently providing additional income generation but alternatively could allow owner occupation.
In total, the property provides approximately 1,567 sq ft (145.55 sq m) of accommodation and offers asset management, investment and potential value-add opportunities. The combination of commercial and residential accommodation, together with the prominent roadside location, makes the property suitable for investors, owner-occupiers and developers alike.
188-190 Bedford Road occupies a prominent roadside position on one of Kempston’s principle commercial thoroughfares, approximately 1.5 miles south-west of Bedford Town Centre. Bedford Road (A428) provides a direct link between Kempston and Bedford, whilst also offering ever convenient access to the A421 dual carriageway, connecting to the M1 motorway (Junctions 13 & 14), Milton Keynes, Cambridge and the wider regional road network.
The property is situated within an established mixed-use area comprising a range of local retailers, trade occupiers, community facilities and residential accommodation. Nearby occupiers include a variety of independent businesses and national operators, providing strong levels of passing traffic and local amenity. Bedford town centre offers an extensive range of retail, leisure and professional services, together with Bedford’s mainline railway station, which provides regular services to London St Pancras International.
Kempston is one of Bedfordshire’s largest urban areas and benefits from a substantial residential population, making the location attractive for owner-occupiers, investors and developers alike. The property’s prominent frontage, excellent visibility and accessibility contribute to its strong commercial appeal.
Strictly by prior arrangement with the sole agents.
This property is available to purchase at an asking price of £495,000 exclusive of VAT.