1 The Close, Newton Blossomville, Bedford, MK43 8AT

1 The Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Newton Blossomville, Bedford, Bedford (MK43 8AT). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and main heating dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 146 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.6% per year. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £520,000.