2 bedroom detached house for sale

An attractive Grade II listed, detached cottage positioned in a nice plot, measuring approximately 0.3 acres, requiring substantial refurbishment, for sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 25th February 2026.

This charming two-bedroom cottage is set in grounds of approximately 0.3 acres, and nicely set back from the road and located in Wootton village with easy access to Bedford and the M1 motorway. The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance hall, sitting/room, kitchen/dining room family bathroom and storage room. The accommodation on the first floor comprises of two bedrooms, each accessed by its own staircase. Outside of the cottage has extensive grounds with a fenced and hedged garden to the front, which is laid to lawn with some shrubs and gated vehicle and pedestrian access. There is access either side of the property to the hedged rear garden area with an abundance of shrubs and trees and brick-built storage is attached to one side of the property.

The cottage has not been occupied for some years and hence is in need of substantial refurbishment, the cottage could be extended or there could be the possibility of a development opportunity, subject to local planning authority consents.

Tenure:
Freehold

Auctioneer's Note:
The Sellers have advised us that no pre-auction offers will be accepted, and the lot will only be sold in the auction on 25th February 2026.
The property is Grade II Listed:
Listing No: 1249335

Viewings:
Tue 10 Feb 09:30-10:00
Sat 14 Feb 09:30-10:00
Thu 19 Feb 09:30-10:00
These are open house viewings, you do not need to make an appointment you can simply attend between the published times.

* The auction is being held at the Delta Marriott Hotel, Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes MK7 6HL on Wednesday 25th February 2026 and will start at 12:00; it is a public auction so you can just turn up on the day you do not need to pre-register.

You can also register for telephone/proxy/internet bidding online from the 16th February 2026 by following the link below and clicking on the yellow box Register to Bid: *

Council Tax Band:
E

EPC Rating:
N/A

VAT:
VAT is not applicable

Seller's Solicitor:
Palmers Solicitors
Ref: Yagnesh Shah
Hassett House, Hassett Street, Bedford, MK40 1HA
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Local Authority:
Bedford Borough Council[use Contact Agent Button]

Services:
Interested parties are requested to make their own enquiries to the relevant authorities as to the availability of services.

Buyers Premium:
There is no Buyer's Premium payable on this lot.

Disbursements:
Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.

Administration Charge:
Purchasers will be required to pay an administration fee of £1,500 incl. VAT.