About this property
Key Features
- Attractive three-bedroom Victorian townhouse set on one of Bedford’s most desirable town centre streets.
- Beautifully modernised while retaining period features including double-glazed sash windows and decorative fireplaces.
- Spacious open-plan kitchen/dining room with shaker cabinetry, solid wood worktops, rooflight, and glazed doors to the garden.
- Elegant sitting room with bay window, plantation shutters, and bespoke alcove cabinetry.
- Luxurious family bathroom with roll-top bath, double basins, and walk-in shower; principal bedroom with en suite on the top floor.
- Landscaped courtyard garden and a highly convenient location close to shops, restaurants, riverside walks, and Bedford station.
Description
Set within one of Bedford’s most desirable town centre streets, 78 York Street is an attractive three-bedroom Victorian home that has been tastefully modernised while preserving its period charm. The house offers bright, well-proportioned living spaces across three floors, combining classic features such as double-glazed sash windows and decorative fireplaces with a contemporary kitchen and a stylish family bathroom.
With its thoughtful design and convenient setting, this is an ideal home for those seeking quality, character, and comfort close to Bedford’s amenities.
Ground Floor
The front door opens into a welcoming sitting room, beautifully presented in soft tones with a feature bay window fitted with plantation shutters that fill the space with natural light. Original alcoves have been utilised with bespoke shelving and cabinetry flanking the fireplace, creating a focal point for the room. The sitting room opens into a versatile dining or study area with full-height shutters and ample room for a desk or dining table.
Beyond lies the impressive kitchen/dining room, designed in a fresh, contemporary style. Fitted with shaker-style cabinetry and solid wood worktops, the kitchen includes integrated appliances and a sleek induction hob. A rooflight and wide glazed doors flood the space with light and provide direct access to the garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for entertaining. A cloakroom is conveniently positioned on this floor.
Bedrooms
The first floor accommodates two bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom. Bedroom Two is a generous double overlooking the front aspect, while Bedroom Three is a comfortable single, currently arranged as a study or dressing room. The family bathroom is a standout feature spacious, elegant, and thoughtfully finished. It includes a freestanding roll-top bath, double pedestal basins, a separate walk-in shower, and patterned tiled flooring, creating a space that blends heritage style with modern practicality.
Second Floor
The top floor is dedicated to the principal bedroom, a peaceful retreat featuring generous proportions, dual windows, and built-in storage. The room enjoys a calm atmosphere, finished in rich tones and benefitting from its own en suite facilities and access to eaves storage.
Outside
To the rear, a landscaped courtyard garden offers privacy and low maintenance. It features raised planters, gravelled seating areas, and space for outdoor dining, making it a delightful extension of the home.
Location
York Street lies in the heart of Bedford, within easy walking distance of the town’s shops, restaurants, riverside walks, and the mainline train station, which provides fast links to London St Pancras. The property is well positioned for local parks, Bedford’s excellent schools, and the town’s vibrant cultural and leisure scene.
