Shorts Building, Beauvais Square, New Cardington, Bedford, Bedfordshire

Detailed Description

This impressive Listed Building which has a colourful and interesting history dating back to the early days of Airship travel, has been extensively refurbished to a high standard and extended at the rear to provide new rear entrance lobby with an internal disabled ramped access, together with a separate entrance and staircase giving access to the residential apartments at first and second floor levels.

The ground floor provides 3 No. Office Suites (A, B and C), a large Reception/Meeting/Display Hall and a Sure Start Nursery together with an associated and equipped external (secure) Play Area, with the upper floors providing 20 No. 2 Bed Residential Apartments.


Location

The Property is situated in the new Village Centre developed as part of the New Cardington mixed use development at Shortstown, Bedford located a short distance south of the A421 Bedford Bypass. The development of up to 1000 dwellings has now reached its final stage with all dwellings expected to be occupied by early 2022. Further development (circa 730 dwellings) is already underway on the adjoining "Hangar" Site with substantial employment being provided in the Hangars.

This Landmark Building in the Village Centre occupies a prominent position fronting the former A600 and backing on to Beauvais Square and the public car park.

The Village Centre (Beauvais Square), includes 4 No. Retail Units including a Tesco Express and a Pharmacy, a Doctor's Surgery and a new School.


Impressive Listed Building in Prominent Position

Comprising Office Suites, Nursery and Residential Apartments