# 1 bedroom apartment for rent (HP19 8HJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 THE SERPENTINE, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HP19 8HJ |
| Price | £1,100 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £145,000 Dec 2025 |

## Description

Available 1st March – Modern One-Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Aylesbury

Located on Oxford Road, this stylish and well-presented first-floor one-bedroom apartment offers modern, low-maintenance living within a secure and attractive development. Ideal for professionals or first-time renters, the property is designed with both comfort and practicality in mind.

Inside, you'll find a welcoming entrance hall, a contemporary bathroom, and a generously sized double bedroom. The open-plan lounge flows seamlessly into a sleek modern kitchen, complete with integrated appliances including a washer/dryer, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and oven with hob. 

The apartment also benefits from electric heating, built-in storage cupboards, and allocated parking for one vehicle. 

Beyond the apartment itself, residents will love the nearby scenic walking trail that leads directly to Fairford Leys. This peaceful path offers easy access to local parks, charming shops, and a variety of restaurants—perfect for a weekend stroll or a relaxing evening out.

Situated just minutes from Aylesbury town centre, you'll have a wide range of amenities close at hand, including shopping, dining, and transport links. With its prime location in the very heart of Aylesbury, this property truly offers the best of convenience, lifestyle, and modern living. Council Tax Band:  Holding Deposit: £253.00

## Property Photos

- ![Front of house](/listings/photos/171985151/253596) - Front of house
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/171985151/253597) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/171985151/253598) - Lounge
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/171985151/253599)
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/171985151/253600) - Bedroom
- ![Entrance](/listings/photos/171985151/253601) - Entrance
- ![floor plan](/listings/photos/171985151/253602) - floor plan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Image](/listings/photos/171985151/253603) - EPC Image

## 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 Aylesbury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Intalbury Avenue, HP19 | £935/mo | 1 | 0.84 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £935/mo (1 listing)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £935/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1020%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £812/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3055.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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