Bedford
Named one of Sunday Times’ best places to live, thanks to its outdoor spaces and top-notch transport links to London, Bedford continues to be a popular choice for new-home buyers that are looking for an easy commute. The burial place of an Anglo-Saxon king in the 8th century, the historic market town now has a wealth of local amenities – making it an ideal life-balance location.
Buying a new build in Bedford
Offering high energy efficiency, new houses are a money and time-saving choice with easy-to-heat rooms and reduced monthly bills. They’re also the perfect blank canvas for interior design enthusiasts to truly make their mark.
New Homes in Bedford
Living in Bedford
A commuter haven
Situated amongst a good network of A roads, your new house can take advantage of excellent links to the surrounding area – Milton Keynes, Northampton, Cambridge and Luton can all be reached in under an hour by car. The nearby M1 puts the Midlands within easy reach, and the town is also well-served by bus routes. By rail, Bedford train station offers frequent services that take you to London St Pancras in under 45 minutes.
A family-friendly location
A great choice for your next family home, thanks to the wide selection of schools and child-friendly facilities, Bedford has a number of nurseries, primary and secondary schools. You also have several previously rated ‘outstanding’ schools, such as Priory Primary School and Bedford Free School.
Everything you need and more
With plenty of local shops, weekly markets and amenities, and the friendly feel of a market town, its bustling high street has you covered for everyday amenities. And if you want to take in a spot of culture, there’s the local museum and art gallery, plus various entertainment options. Your new house can have the best of both worlds. Bedford Park is a scenic open space with a pond, café and fields for cricket and football, there’s Russell Park – a landscaped field and gardens with tennis courts. You also have Priory Country Park, which offers 300 acres of lakes and wildlife walks and is perfect for all ages.
New builds in Bedford with Persimmon Homes
Choosing your new home is one of the biggest decisions in life. Our mission is to make that journey easy and your dream home a reality. To take that next step, chat to our team today. To explore more locations browse our other new housing developments below, including Dunstable, Stewartby and more…