The Embankment, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40

ENERGY EFFICIENT, SPACIOUS APARTMENT IN SPECIAL BEDFORD SPOT OVERLOOKING RIVER

A 1st floor, lift-serviced, 3-bedroom apartment in a prestigious location overlooking the River Great Ouse, with fabulous views of not only the river, but of the meadows and iconic Bedford landmarks. At over 1400 sq. ft. it is one of the largest of only 5 other apartments in Albany House, an attractive, red brick building within walking distance of Bedford town centre and every facility and amenity. Unusually, you also have your own garage and separate parking place, as well as communal visitors’ car parking spaces.

Within the conservation area, a stone’s throw from the site of Bedford’s motte-and-bailey castle, Albany House is just a few hundred yards from the vibrant Castle Quarter, with its independent shops, butcher’s, fishmonger’s and artisan baker’s. Galleries and museums are on the doorstep. Bedford is home to the world-renowned Harpur Trust private schools and two of its best and historic hotels are on the same street as Albany House, providing you with a thermal spa at the Swan and a highly thought of pub at The Embankment, not to mention a choice of restaurants.

As you would expect of the county market town, there are numerous other restaurants and pubs, music venues and theatres to choose from. And if you have tickets for a show in London’s West End, you can be in the capital in 40 minutes following a 20-minute walk to the railway station.

Surgery, dentist and hospital are all close by. Gyms and pools are minutes away, as is Bedford Blues Rugby Club and Riverside Tennis Club. You can also play tennis in one of Bedford’s beautiful Victorian parks, which is further along the Embankment. Priory Country Park, with its meadows, lakes and woodland is a lovely stroll away. But the location is particularly special for its gorgeous riverside setting.

Enjoy the spectacular floral display along the tree-lined promenade each spring. Cross the ornate Suspension Bridge, built by John James Webster in 1888, or the elegant Butterfly Bridge that marked the end of the following century, and picnic by the river in the meadows. Meet friends for coffee at the Longholme Café further down the river. Walk or cycle by the water for as far as you wish. An enviable lifestyle awaits.

MORE ABOUT THE PROPERTY 

With an entrance to Albany House either from the front rose garden or the car park at the back, you have a choice of lift or stairs to your new home, a mid-‘70s apartment filled with space and natural light – and with enviable views along one of the finest river embankments in the country.

Rooms are many and versatile and you might find alternative uses for a bedroom or two. You have a retro kitchen, and both a bathroom that was fitted a while ago and a recently installed shower room. It’s your choice as to how much you wish to put your stamp on your new apartment.

From the low-silled windows in the lovely main bedroom suite, wake up each morning to an ever-changing river outlook; swans gracefully gliding by; ducks in formation; rowing crews in practice. From your dining room, feast your eyes on a view of the town bridge that inspired our greatest landscape painter, J.M.W. Turner. From your sitting room, throw open double doors to the Juliet balcony and watch the annual regatta and the river festival from the comfort of your own home. A delightful, peaceful and carefree way to live!

AGENT NOTE

Share of Freehold / Service charge: £852.92 per quarter inc. lift fund, gardening, external building maintenance and buildings insurance etc. / Sorry, no pets / Managing Agent: St Cuthberts Properties