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Box End Road, Kempston, MK43

Land size
2.4 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Grade II* Listed
  • 2.4 Acre Plot (approx)
  • Multiple outbuildings
  • Rare and Unique Opportunity
  • Detached One bed annexe included plot
  • Close to local amenities
  • Traditional features
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Double Garage

Description

Introducing Box End House, an exceptional Grade II* listed six-bedroom detached residence that presents a rare opportunity to own a distinguished piece of English history. Nestled on an approximate 1.15 acre plot and approached via a private driveway, this late 16th century timber-framed home is discreetly positioned, offering a high degree of privacy and tranquillity while remaining conveniently close to local amenities and excellent road links including the A421, M1, and A1. The main house, arranged across three expansive floors, is steeped in character and sophistication, with a wealth of traditional features that showcase its unique heritage. Four elegant reception rooms provide versatile spaces for formal entertaining, family gatherings, or quiet relaxation, each exuding charm with period detailing and original architectural elements. The six generously proportioned bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged to offer flexibility for family living or guest accommodation, while the overall layout ensures a harmonious blend of comfort and grandeur. Further enhancing the property’s appeal is a detached one-bedroom annexe, Box End Cottage, which boasts its own independent access and driveway from Box End Road (ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, or potential rental income). The estate also includes a double garage and a collection of versatile outbuildings, comprising of two impressive brick barns, a tin barn, and a gardener’s office, providing ample storage, workshop, or development potential (subject to the necessary consents). The property’s historical significance is matched by its practical advantages, with no upper chain to facilitate a smooth transaction. Oozing with class and sophistication, Box End House offers discerning buyers the chance to acquire a truly unique home that seamlessly blends historical grandeur with modern convenience. This is a rare invitation to secure a remarkable residence that not only delivers an exceptional lifestyle but also enables you to become the custodian of a significant chapter in local heritage. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, elegance, and potential that this outstanding property has to offer.
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EPC Rating: E

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
H
Date Posted
2026-05-01

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,168 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£416,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £379,463 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
48 E
65 D

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Heating
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Kempston Rural Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    439
    Type
    Community school
  • Great Denham Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    677
    Type
    Foundation school
  • St James' CofE Academy1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    194
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Bedford Road Primary Academy1.3 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    365
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Balliol Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    355
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Kempston Academy1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    773
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Biddenham International School and Sports College1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,422
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Daubeney Academy1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    576
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wootton Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    822
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bedford Free School2.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    536
    Type
    Free schools

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Sainsburys Bedford Great Denham Local, Great Denham967 metres
Lidl Ridge Road Kempston Bedford, Bedford1 mile
Co-op Kempston, Bedford1.3 miles

GP surgery

King Street Surgery1.4 miles

Pharmacy

The Village Pharmacy875 metres

Hospital

Bedford Hospital2.2 miles

Green space

Play Space637 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Bedford Rail Station2.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Box End Road270 metres

Typical drive times

Wixams8 min · 5.3 miles
Bedford11 min · 3.9 miles
Ampthill15 min · 9.9 miles
Kempston4 min · 1.6 miles
Milton Keynes (city)21 min · 17 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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