Approximate floor area of 2,437.32 sq m (26,235.31 sq ft)
Approximate site area of 0.69 Ha (1.7 Acres) with a low site coverage of 32%
Includes an undeveloped parcel of land
All leases Outside of the Security of Tenure provisions of the Landlord &Tenant Act 1954
Long term residential or industrial redevelopment potential (subject to consents)
Popular residential area immediately south of Jubilee Park
Lot 12
Auction 11th December 2025
Rent £168,390 per Annum Exclusive rising to £206,020 pax on 6th July 2026 (1)
Status Sold Prior
Price
Sector Industrial
Auction Venue Live Streamed Auction
Property Information
Location
Miles
18 miles north-east of Milton Keynes, 30 miles south-west of Cambridge
Roads
A5134, A421, A428, A6, M1, A1
Rail
Bedford Railway Station
Air
London Luton Airport
Situation
The property is prominently located on the north side of Harrowden Road in a predominantly residential location approximately 1.5 miles south of Bedford Town Centre. Bedford is strategically situated with excellent communications being approximately equidistant between the M1 (Junction 13) and the A1.
Bedford will benefit from major investment, with the proposed Universal Studios theme park spanning 268 hectares (662 acres). The theme park will create some 28,000 jobs in hospitality, tourism, and the creative industries once it opens in 2031. For more information see https://universalukproject.co.uk/
Tenure
Freehold.
Location
Miles
18 miles north-east of Milton Keynes, 30 miles south-west of Cambridge
Roads
A5134, A421, A428, A6, M1, A1
Rail
Bedford Railway Station
Air
London Luton Airport
Situation
The property is prominently located on the north side of Harrowden Road in a predominantly residential location approximately 1.5 miles south of Bedford Town Centre. Bedford is strategically situated with excellent communications being approximately equidistant between the M1 (Junction 13) and the A1.
Bedford will benefit from major investment, with the proposed Universal Studios theme park spanning 268 hectares (662 acres). The theme park will create some 28,000 jobs in hospitality, tourism, and the creative industries once it opens in 2031. For more information see https://universalukproject.co.uk/
Tenure
Freehold.
Description
The property comprises a substantial industrial building that has been divided to form an industrial estate providing a series of industrial buildings with vehicular access, loading doors and eves heights varying from 3m (10 ft) to 5m (16 ft). One of the buildings is a former 2 storey brick built office block with the first floor now converted to a self contained 3 bedroom residential flat.
The property benefits from a total site area of 0.69 Ha (1.70 Acres) including an undeveloped parcel of land, currently un-used and of approximately 0.08 Ha (0.2 Acres), lying to the west and adjoining a recently developed housing estate, this land may be suitable for residential or industrial development subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
EPC
Flat = Band E, Unit 1 = Band D, Unit 2 = Band D, Skoulikas Bedford Limited = Band C
Description
The property comprises a substantial industrial building that has been divided to form an industrial estate providing a series of industrial buildings with vehicular access, loading doors and eves heights varying from 3m (10 ft) to 5m (16 ft). One of the buildings is a former 2 storey brick built office block with the first floor now converted to a self contained 3 bedroom residential flat.
The property benefits from a total site area of 0.69 Ha (1.70 Acres) including an undeveloped parcel of land, currently un-used and of approximately 0.08 Ha (0.2 Acres), lying to the west and adjoining a recently developed housing estate, this land may be suitable for residential or industrial development subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
VAT
VAT is applicable to this lot.
EPC
Flat = Band E, Unit 1 = Band D, Unit 2 = Band D, Skoulikas Bedford Limited = Band C
Tenancy & Accommodation
Unit
Floor
Use
Floor Areas Approx sq m
Floor Areas Approx sq ft
Tenant
Term
Rent p.a.x.
Rent Reviews (Reversions)
Unit 1
Ground
Industrial
353.40
(3,804)
ALLEN BJJ LIMITED (CRN 15765731)
10 years from 15/08/2024 (2) (4)
£32,500
15/08/2029 and 5 yearly thereafter (14/08/2034)
Flat
First
Residential - 3 bedroom flat
67.53
(727)
AN INDIVIDUAL
Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a term of 6 months from 7th March 2022 (Holding over)
£10,620
Unit 2
Ground
Industrial
270.33
(2,910)
HARROWDEN ROAD MOT & SERVICE CENTRE LIMITED (CRN 08824443) (3)
10 years from 24/07/2019 (2)
£21,900
(24/07/2029)
The rear part of the estate
Ground and first
Industrial and offices
1,746.05
(18,795)
SKOULIKAS BEDFORD Limited (crn02485291)(1)
10 years from 07/07/2021 (2)
£103,370 rising to £141,000 on 6th July 2026(1)
06/07/2026 (06/07/2031)
Total Approximate Floor Area
2,437.32
(26,235.31)
£168,390 rising to £206,020 on 6th July 2026
(1) For the year ending 31st December 2024 Skoulikas Bedford Limited (crn02485291) reported a Turnover of £6,887,000., Pre Tax Losses of £81,000. and Shareholder's Funds of £1,328,000.. (Source: Unaudited statutory accounts as published at Companies House. 09/10/2025) (2) The Security of Tenure provisions of the Landlord &Tenant Act 1954 are excluded from the lease. (3) As to the lease to Harrowden Road MOT & Service Centre Limited, the tenant has sub let part of the property. (4) The lease in favour of Allen BJJ Limited provides for a tenant option to determine the lease on serving at least 6 months written notice.
If you are the successful bidder, Acuitus requires a separate payment of £1,500+VAT as a buyer's administration charge payable to Acuitus Limited upon exchange of contracts. A VAT receipt will be provided upon payment.
