3 bed detached house to rent

Bedford Road, Bedford MK44

Property Reference: 2690025.

A stunning two/three-bedroom detached thatched 'chocolate-box' cottage dating circa 1825, with lots of character and period features. A rare opportunity to rent a beautifully maintained Grade II listed period property, thoughtfully updated and offering versatile accommodation over two floors. Available from 1st December 2025, with viewings from 21st November (earlier viewings could be made available if required).

The property benefits from a large open plan living and dining room with inglenook fireplace, woodburning stove, traditional oak flooring and beams. The ground floor also comprises of a 'Snug' (Bedroom 3/study) with a traditional open fireplace and built in desk, a large inner hallway with potential use as an additional study or reading nook, a modern family bathroom, a large kitchen/breakfast room with fitted appliances (range oven, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher), and separate utility room with pantry storage. Upstairs the property offers a landing area with built-in storage, a Master Bedroom with built-in wardrobe, Bedroom 2 is a double with large built-in wardrobes and desk, and a walk-in loft room for extra storage or other uses. The ground floor hallway leads to a stunning contemporary glassroom conservatory, with fully retractable sliding doors opening onto the landscaped courtyard-style garden, with electric roof blinds and underfloor heating, allowing the garden room to be used all year round. Externally, the property offers a parking space, private low-maintenance rear garden with raised beds, pond, garden storage and locked side gate to the main road, as well as side and front gardens.

Situated in the lovely North Bedfordshire village of Ravensden, close to local amenities and 3 miles from Bedford town centre with fast and frequent railway links to London St Pancras and the Midlands. Local amenities include a general store just across the road, a church, a mot garage, an award-winning restaurant, a village hall, and the village lower school. Plenty of additional parking is available across the road from the property, located on Butler street.

Summary & Exclusions:
- Rent Amount: £1,700.00 per month (£392.31 per week)
- Deposit / Bond: £1,961.53
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- Property comes unfurnished
- Available to move in from 01 December 2025
- Minimum tenancy term is 12 months
- Maximum number of tenants is 5
- No Students
- Pets considered / by arrangement
- No Smokers
- Family Friendly
- Bills not included
- Property has parking
- Property has garden access
- Property has fireplace
- EPC Rating: EPC Not Required (Property is a listed building)

If calling, please quote reference: 2690025

Fees:
You will not be charged any admin fees.

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Property Reference two million six hundred and ninety thousand and twenty-five