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2 bed house for sale Comet Drive, Shortstown, MK42

Asking price

£250,000

Added on 20/10/2026

Type: Terraced
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Tenure: Freehold

Key features

OFFERED CHAIN FREE!!
CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION
2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS
2 x SPACES FOR PARKING
ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN
PERFECT FIRST TIME BUYER HOME
GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

About this property

Situated within a popular cul-de-sac in the sought-after area of Shortstown, Bedford, this well-positioned two-bedroom mid-terrace property makes an ideal first-time purchase or investment opportunity. The accommodation begins with an entrance hall leading into a comfortable lounge, which opens through to a kitchen diner overlooking the rear garden. Patio doors provide direct access to the garden, creating a lovely space for relaxing and entertaining.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,648
Band B

£1,922
Band C

£2,197
Band D

£2,472
Band E

£3,021
Band F

£3,570
Band G

£4,120
Band H

£4,943

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Bedford, 2026/27 bills run from £1,648 a year in band A to £4,943 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Bedford, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Price guide

28 comparables · within 3 miles

Cheaper than 57% of the 2-bed houses for sale nearby right now.

This home, £250,000 Median £265,000 · £237,000 – £325,000

Compared with 28 2-bed houses for sale within 3 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices.

Location

Comet Drive, Shortstown, MK42

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £250,000

£125k £375k

Deposit10% £25,000

£0 £250k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £225,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £50,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
13, Comet Drive Detached	Detached	Jan 2026	1,023 sq ft £381/sq ft	1,023 sq ft	£381	£390,000
15, Comet Drive Detached	Detached	Jul 2025	1,023 sq ft £378/sq ft	1,023 sq ft	£378	£387,000
27, Comet Drive Terraced	Terraced	Nov 2024	732 sq ft £410/sq ft	732 sq ft	£410	£300,000
11, Comet Drive Detached	Detached	Nov 2019	1,173 sq ft £240/sq ft	1,173 sq ft	£240	£282,000
9, Comet Drive Detached	Detached	Jun 2018	1,227 sq ft £267/sq ft	1,227 sq ft	£267	£327,500
19, Comet Drive Terraced	Terraced	Jun 2016	560 sq ft £307/sq ft	560 sq ft	£307	£172,000
5, Comet Drive Detached	Detached	Mar 2016	1,055 sq ft £256/sq ft	1,055 sq ft	£256	£270,000
5, Comet Drive Detached	Detached	May 2013	1,055 sq ft £190/sq ft	1,055 sq ft	£190	£200,000