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 property is Grade II Listed:
Listing No: 1249335
Viewings:
We will be holding open-house viewings at the beginning of February. As soon as the dates and times have been set, we will let everyone know who has registered for the legal pack via e-mail, and they will also be published on our website.
**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
yagnesh.
Local Authority:
Bedford Borough Council -
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.