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Sale catalogue of 3 The Embankment, Bedford

2 July 1943

From: 1881 To: 1974

Particulars and special conditions of sale regarding "the exceptionally well-built brick and tile residence suitably divided into 4 flats" at 3 The Embankment, Bedford to be sold by auction by W & H Peacock at their sale rooms, Lime Street, Bedford on 2 July 1943 - House is fitted with electric and gas installations, register grates and marble and other mantels to all reception rooms and bedrooms. Estimated gross rental of 312 pa - Flat 3d - common entrance hall; two reception rooms each with bay window, one with fitted double china cupboards to recess; scullery with 'Ideal' boiler, built-in dresser; bathroom with enamel bath and lavatory basin; pantry, large dry cellar under front reception room; WC; back staircase to 2 bedrooms; outside - large greenhouse, garden with fruit trees, side entrance with double gates, boarded and corrugated garage 23' by 20' for 3 small cars; occ by Cyril Stelfox, estimated rental 72 pa - Flat 3a - second ground floor flat - reception room with bay window; side door to garden; large bedroom with bay window to west; china pantry, small lobby with lavatory basin; kitchenette with sink, bath and cover; WC; outside - coal store; occ by F A James at 8 pm with furniture; estimated at 84 pa - Flat 3b - main staircase with half landing; room with bay window; kitchenette with sink and water supply, plugs for electric stove; sitting room with bay window; bedroom with bay window to west; bathroom and WC; outside - coal store; occ by Mrs H Horrocks at £6-10-6 pm; estimated 78 pa - Flat 3c - staircase to second floor; self contained flat with reception room with south alcove; 2 bedrooms; bathroom and WC; large kitchenette with Housemaid Cupboard; occ by A J Hopkins at £6-10 pm; estimated 78 pa Conditions of sale state that the highest approved bidder shall be the purchaser; deposit of 10% required; sold subject to existing tenancies; title to commence with conveyance on sale 24 March 1893 Stamped "Subject to the Conditions of Sale Frederick Ray of 24 Cardington Road, Bedford is this day the Purchaser of 3 The Embankment, Bedford at the price of 2650 and has paid 10% deposit"

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Peacock, W & H,
Stelfox, Cyril,
James, F A,
Horrocks, H,
Hopkins, A J,
Ray, Frederick

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