MK43 8RP, Kempston Rural, Bedford, England, United Kingdom

A rare and compelling opportunity to acquire a fully habitable detached bungalow on one of Bedford’s most sought after semi-rural addresses, with full planning permission already secured to demolish and replace with a substantial new executive four bedroom detached home.

Planning Reference: 24/00979/FUL — Demolition of existing bungalow and single garage and erection of a new detached dwelling including repositioned and widened access (Self-Build Home)

The existing three bedroom bungalow of approximately 113.6 sq m provides immediate occupation, rental income or a comfortable base while the new home is being designed and built. The consented replacement dwelling extends to approximately 247.46 sq m — more than doubling the existing footprint — on a plot of approximately 0.15 acres.

With approximately 2.5 years remaining on the planning consent there is no pressure to build immediately. The hard work has been done — planning is secured, the access has been approved and a qualifying purchaser may be able to apply for self-build CIL exemption before commencement, potentially saving a significant sum.

The Location

Box End Road, Kempston Rural sits in one of Bedfordshire’s most desirable semi-rural settings — open countryside character, established residential surroundings and immediate access into Bedford town centre. Local amenities include Box End Park, leisure facilities, golf courses, riverside walks and country pubs.

Connectivity

Bedford mainline station is approximately 3.6 miles away providing direct services into London St Pancras with fastest journey times of around 39 minutes. The planned East West Rail connection will further enhance connectivity towards Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge.

Investment Outlook

The confirmed Universal Studios UK Resort at Kempston Hardwick — approximately 2.5 miles away — represents one of the largest ever investments in UK tourism and is expected to create 28,000 jobs and drive significant infrastructure investment across Bedfordshire. Bedford house prices rose 4.8% in the year to April 2026 outperforming the wider East of England average.

Key Facts:

• Existing habitable bungalow — 3 bedrooms, approximately 113.6 sq m

• Consented replacement dwelling — approximately 247.46 sq m

• Full planning permission granted — ref 24/00979/FUL

• Approximately 2.5 years remaining on consent

• Self-build CIL exemption pathway available for qualifying buyers

• Plot approximately 0.15 acres

• Double garage and large garden

• Very low crime area — 66.2% below Bedford district average

• Bedford mainline station approximately 3.6 miles

• Asking Price: £420,000