Hookhams Lane, Bedford
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- A beautiful Kitchen/family room
- High standard throughout
- Popular location in the Parish of Renhold
- Private electric gated entrance
- Three En-suites
- Unique and rare opportunity
- Approx. 1 acre of land
- Five Bedrooms & Three Bathrooms
- Double detached garage and a single detached garage
- Close to all local amenities
Description
We are delighted to offer for sale this charming and inviting five-bedroom detached family home situated in the desirable location of Renhold in Bedford. Re-designed and converted by the current owners in the 1990s to a bespoke architect's design, this unique property offers approximately 2,637 sq. ft. of accommodation over two floors.
The main living space is located on the ground floor and features a stunning open-plan kitchen/living area, perfect for modern family life. Adjacent to the kitchen is a separate utility room, providing additional convenience and storage. The ground floor also includes a well-presented and spacious lounge, two cloakrooms, a family bathroom (four-piece suite), and three bedrooms. The master bedroom boasts an en-suite bathroom for added privacy and comfort.
On the first floor, the property offers a large additional reception room/living area, ideal for entertaining or relaxation. There are also two further bedrooms on this floor, both with en-suite shower rooms, ensuring ample space and convenience for family members or guests.
Externally, the property sits on a generous plot of around an acre. Entry is via a gated private gravel driveway that leads to both a detached double and single garage, providing ample parking and storage space. The expansive grounds are adorned with mature trees, shrubs, and well-maintained borders, creating a serene and picturesque setting.
The large, laid-to-lawn areas offer plenty of space for outdoor activities and relaxation. Additionally, the property boasts a composite decking area, perfect for outside dining or entertaining. A charming summer house provides a tranquil retreat, while a covered jacuzzi area offers a luxurious space to unwind and enjoy the surroundings.
This stunning property not only offers a beautiful and spacious home but also provides exceptional outdoor living, making it an ideal choice for those seeking comfort and style in a desirable location.
The property comprises of:
Entrance Hall
Cloakroom
Inner Hallway
Lounge - 20' 8" x 15' 1"
Kitchen / Living / Dining Area - 26' 1" x 21' 2"
Separate Utility Room - 9' 8" x 7' 10"
Cloakroom
Bedroom 1 - 15' 8" x 13' 1"
En-suite
Bedroom 2 - 14' 9" x 10' 5"
Bedroom 3 - 12' 10" x 11' 8"
Family Bathroom -
First Floor
Additional Living Area / Reception Room - 35' 6" x 19' 1"
Bedroom 4 - 13' 2" x 10' 5"
En-suite
Bedroom 5 - 12' 3" x 11' 2"
Ensuite
Externally
Mature Grounds / Approx. 1 Acre
Private Gated Driveway
Double Garage - 23' 5" x 19' 7"
Single Garage - 17' 4" x 15' 6"
Summer House / Shed / Jacuzzi Area - 16' 1" x 11' 3"
Store - 11' 2" x 7' 11"
Approximate Area: 2651 sq ft / 246.2 sq m
Limited Use Area(s): 133 sq ft / 12.3 sq m
Garages: 730 sq ft / 67.8 sq m
Outbuilding: 285 sq ft / 26.4 sq m
Total: 3799 sq ft / 352.9 sq m
-Location-
Renhold offers its own highly popular Primary School and Public House and is very well placed for access to both Bedford and to Bedford's southern bypass (A421) linking the A1 to the M1.
Bedford offers a wide range of shops and services together with excellent schooling, both private and state, and the property is just four and a half miles from Bedford's mainline station with regular services to the capital and other popular destinations.
Disclaimer
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs and are provided for guidance only. Please note the garden facing has been advised by the seller. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements ect before committing to any expense. Floorplans are for illustration purposes only. Goodacres Residential has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the potential buyers must obtain verification from their solicitors. Potential buyers are advised to check and confirm the EPC and council tax bands before committing to any expense.
Tenure: Freehold
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-10
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,159 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Garage, Driveway, EV Charger
- Garden
- Front Garden, Private Garden, Enclosed Garden, Rear Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 9% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Putnoe Primary School694 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 494
- Type
- Academy converter
- Renhold VC Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 191
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Hills Academy1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 442
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hazeldene School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 443
- Type
- Foundation school
- Goldington Green Academy1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 576
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Mark Rutherford School509 metresOfsted report card · Nov 2025
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,150
- Type
- Academy converter
- Goldington Academy1.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 958
- Type
- Academy converter
- Castle Newnham School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 744
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Thomas More Catholic School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 893
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Bedford Free School2.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 536
- Type
- Free schools
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 30 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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Simon Goodacre Property, Bedford
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