Melchbourne House
Melchbourne House is a Grade II* listed building in Bedford, first listed on 13 July 1964. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 6% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Melchbourne House |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1114819 |
| Date first listed | 13 July 1964 |
| Local planning authority | Bedford |
| Location | 52.27634, -0.49153 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1114819 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Bedford will require for your works on Melchbourne House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.
Listed buildings near Melchbourne House
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church Cottage | II | 143 m |
| Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene | I | 170 m |
| 9, Park Road | II | 219 m |
| The Old School House | II | 244 m |
| 11-18, Park Road | II | 249 m |
| 35, Knotting Road | II | 459 m |
| Meadow Cottage | II | 465 m |
| Eastfield Farmhouse | II | 1.7 km |
| Middle Farm Cottage Middle Farmhouse | II | 2.3 km |
| Green End Farm Cottage | II | 2.3 km |