Johnston Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford

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This well-proportioned 2 bedroom semi-detached home in Shortstown gives you the space and layout that suits modern living, with a practical design across 2 floors and an approximate area of 806 sq ft.

The ground floor opens into an entrance hall, with a separate kitchen positioned to the front of the property. To the rear, the living room provides a comfortable main reception space with doors opening out to the garden, creating a bright and flexible area for everyday life, relaxing or entertaining. A convenient downstairs WC completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, the first floor offers 2 generous double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Both bedrooms are well sized, making the home ideal for first-time buyers, couples, young families or anyone needing extra space to work from home.

Located in Shortstown, the property is well placed for day-to-day convenience and commuting. The village has an established community feel, with its own village hall and primary school, while Bedford Borough Council lists bus links connecting Shortstown with Bedford town centre. Bedford also offers wider shopping, leisure and rail connections, with the borough’s rail map showing onward services including Thameslink routes. The wider area also benefits from established green spaces, footpaths and cycleways within the Shortstown development.

Homemade Homes by Accent offers an exciting opportunity for you to get on the property ladder through Shared Ownership. Shared Ownership can reduce your mortgage and deposit requirements, making your dream home more achievable than you might think.

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Area Information

Located in Bedford, this property benefits from several local schools, a National Rail station 2.6 miles away away and local amenities.

On schooling, the area is well-served at both primary and secondary level. There are four good or outstanding primary schools within two miles, including Shortstown Primary School (assessed as good by Locrating) around a 14 minute walk, and Cotton End Forest School (assessed as good by Locrating) about a mile. Cotton End Forest ranks in the top 19% of schools nationally. Cotton End Forest is the most popular local primary school, attended by around 39% of pupils nearby. Families also commonly consider Shortstown.

There is one good or outstanding secondary school within two miles, including Bedford Academy (rated good by Ofsted) 1.7 miles. Bedford is the most popular local secondary school, attended by around 45% of pupils nearby. Bedford has a sixth form, offering A-level or equivalent study through to age 18.

For independent education, two schools are available nearby, including KWS School (2 miles) and Bedford Girls' School (2.5 miles).

Admissions cannot be guaranteed, but past admissions data suggests at primary level Cotton End Forest is likely within catchment and Sheerhatch Primary School (1.4 miles) is fairly likely within catchment for this property.

For transport, Bedford St Johns station serving National Rail is the nearest connection, 2.6 miles away. Further connections are available at Bedford. Local bus services are accessible, with the nearest stop around a 13 minute walk away.

Locally, dining and drinking options nearby include Shake Rattle N Roll (about a 7 minute walk).

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  • Electric: Mains supply
  • Heating: Gas Central Heating
  • Water: Mains supply
  • Sewerage: Mains supply
  • Public rights of way: None known
  • Private rights of way: None known
  • Listed property: Not listed
  • Restrictions: Check the Key Information Document