# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (HP6 5NP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 10 THE LEYS, AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HP6 5NP | | Price | £1,100,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 116 m² | | Last sold | £1,072,500 Aug 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 04/03/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,339/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,425 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£25) - F (£200 - £400) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4700-0551-0322-5406-3753) ## Description A delightful family home positioned on a generous plot in a sought after cul-de-sac within Chesham Bois, conveniently situated approximately a mile from the town centre and station in very close proximity of highly regarded schooling to include The Beacon and Our Lady’s Catholic Primary Schools as well as the nearby schools of Chestnut Lane, Elangeni, and Dr Challoner's Grammar. The charming property has been in the same family since 1975 and whilst it requires modernisation and updating, it provides tremendous potential for remodelling, improvement and enlargement, subject to the relevant consents, thereby providing a great opportunity to create a fantastic home which can be personalised to individual taste for years to come. With the benefit of no onward chain, the property offers neatly presented bright and airy accommodation comprising: entrance hall, cloakroom, 17ft double aspect sitting room with feature fireplace and doors to the garden, separate dining room, 18ft kitchen breakfast room and a 16ft family room/study. The first floor provides a 19ft double aspect principal bedroom, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, the front garden is mainly laid lawn with a shingle driveway providing parking for several vehicles, with an array of flowers, shrubs, and bushes to borders. There is a detached garage with up and over door, with gated side access leading to the beautifully maintained south westerly facing rear garden measuring in excess of 90ft in length. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with flowers, shrubs, hedges, and trees to borders with a patio area providing space for outdoor entertaining and alfresco dining. CHAIN FREE. EPC Rating: D ## Property Photos - ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/159511595/482810) - Front Aspect - ![Garden](/listings/photos/159511595/482811) - Garden - ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/159511595/482816) - Rear Aspect - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/159511595/482822) - Sitting Room - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/159511595/482823) - Sitting Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/159511595/482824) - Dining Room - ![Kitchen Breakfast Room](/listings/photos/159511595/482825) - Kitchen Breakfast Room - ![Kitchen Breakfast Room](/listings/photos/159511595/482831) - Kitchen Breakfast Room - ![Family Room/Study](/listings/photos/159511595/482838) - Family Room/Study - ![Cloakroom](/listings/photos/159511595/482841) - Cloakroom - ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/159511595/482843) - Front Aspect - ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/159511595/482844) - Rear Aspect - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/159511595/482846) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/159511595/482848) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/159511595/482850) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/159511595/482853) - Bathroom - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/159511595/482854) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Aspect](/listings/photos/159511595/482855) - Rear Aspect - ![Driveway](/listings/photos/159511595/482857) - Driveway ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/159511595/482859) - Floor Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/159511595/482862) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 10 THE LEYS, AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP6 5NP | £1,072,500 | 08/08/2025 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 8 THE LEYS, AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP6 5NP | £1,050,000 | 26/04/2023 | Detached | | 14 BOIS AVENUE, AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP6 5NU | £1,672,000 | 29/06/2022 | Detached | | 25 CLIFTON LAWNS, AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP6 5PT | £1,065,000 | 19/05/2022 | Detached | | 19 CLIFTON LAWNS, AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP6 5PT | £1,400,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached | | 12 THE WILLOWS, AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP6 5NT | £1,575,000 | 10/09/2021 | Detached | | 20 AMERSHAM ROAD, CHESHAM BOIS, AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP6 5PE | £1,520,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | 6 AMERSHAM ROAD, CHESHAM BOIS, AMERSHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP6 5PE | £1,607,488 | 29/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £1,050,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £1,473,248 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,054,192 (26 Detached, HP6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +4.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Buckinghamshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,326/mo - **Realistic:** £1,473/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,620/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Chilterns (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.13% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £184,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £147,300 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £9,483/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -15.2% - **10y growth:** 22.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Buckinghamshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.2% - **5y growth (index):** 14.6% - **10y growth (index):** 24.5% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)