# 2 bedroom cottage for sale (LU5 6LG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 BARTON ROAD, DUNSTABLE, HARLINGTON, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU5 6LG | | Price | £300,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £300,000 Apr 2025 | ## Description New to the market with Bradshaws, this two bedroom cottage situated in the sought after village of Harlington offers spacious accommodation which comprises a living / dining room and a modern fitted kitchen on the ground floor. The first floor offers two good-sized bedrooms and a large bathroom. Externally to the rear there is a large garden, a garage and parking. For the busy commuter Harlington mainline railway station offers fast and frequent services to London, and the M1 motorway junction 12 is also close to hand. Offered for sale with no onward chain. An internal viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate this delightful cottage. **Living Room** - Composite door to the front and a double glazed window to the front aspect. Engineered wood flooring. Two radiators. Meter cupboard housing the electric meter and consumer unit. Tv and telephone points. Stairs rising to the first floor accommodation. Part glazed door leading to: **Kitchen** - Fitted to comprise a range of wall, drawer and base level units with work surfaces over. 1 and 1/2 drainer sink unit. Larder units. Integrated oven, convection oven and gas hob with an extractor over . Space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher. Space for a refrigerator/ freezer. French doors leading out into the rear patio and garden. Double glazed window to the rear. Part tiled walls and tiled floor. Inset spot lights to the ceiling. **Landing** - Providing access to all first floor accommodation with fitted carpet. Cupboard housing the wall mounted combi boiler. Hatch to the lift with loft ladder. **Bedroom One** - Double glazed window to widow to the front aspect. Radiator. Wall light points. Fitted carpet. **Bedroom Two** - Double glazed window to the rear aspect. Radiator. Fitted carpet. **Bathroom** - Fitted to comprise a w/c. Wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Corner bath with mains fed shower over. inset spot lights to the ceiling. Part tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Double glazed window to the rear aspect. **To The Front** - A small low maintenance garden with steps rising to the entrance. **Rear Garden** - A good sized rear garden with a large patio area adjacent to the rear of the property. The remainder being laid mostly to lawn. Boundary fencing. Gated pedestrian access to the parking area. **Off Road Parking** - Located to the rear of this and neighbouring properties is an area designated for parking and a block of garages which all serve these cottages. **Garage** - Located in the garage block to the rear with up and over door. Photo included is for illustrative purposes. **Nb** - Services and appliances have not been tested. **Viewing** - By appointment through Bradshaws. **Disclaimer** - These details have been prepared by Warren Lightfoot and the statements contained therein represent his honest personal opinions on the condition of this home. No type of survey has been carried out and therefore no guarantee can be provided in the structure, fixtures and fittings, or services. Where heating systems, gas water or electric appliances are installed. We would like to point out that their working conditions has not been checked. Measurements are taken with Sonic or cloth tape and should not be relied upon for the ordering of carpets or associated goods as accuracy cannot be guaranteed (although they are with a 3" differential.) ## Property Photos - ![To The Front](/listings/photos/160706366/1653279) - To The Front - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/160706366/1653280) - Kitchen - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/160706366/1653281) - Rear Garden - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/160706366/1653282) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/160706366/1653283) - Living Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/160706366/1653284) - Kitchen - ![Landing](/listings/photos/160706366/1653285) - Landing - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/160706366/1653286) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/160706366/1653287) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/160706366/1653288) - Bedroom Two - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/160706366/1653289) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/160706366/1653290) - Bathroom - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/160706366/1653291) - Rear Garden - ![Garage](/listings/photos/160706366/1653292) - Garage ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/160706366/1653293) - EE Rating - ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/160706366/1653294) - EI Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #763541 - **Address:** 3 Barton Road, Harlington, LU5 6LG - **Certificate Issued:** 21/07/2003 - **Work Completed:** 27/05/2003 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 BARTON ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6LG | £300,000 | 17/04/2025 | Terraced | | 3 BARTON ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6LG | £255,000 | 23/09/2016 | Terraced | | 3 BARTON ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6LG | £205,000 | 20/05/2015 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 MONMOUTH ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6NE | £652,000 | 23/10/2023 | Detached | | 3A CHURCH ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6LE | £200,000 | 01/09/2023 | Detached | | 52 BRIAN ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6NH | £420,000 | 01/09/2023 | Detached | | 48A WESTONING ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6PD | £542,500 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 3 KENT COURT, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6FN | £590,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached | | 18 WINGATE ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6NJ | £460,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached | | 32 BRIAN ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6NH | £400,000 | 04/07/2022 | Detached | | 98 GOSWELL END ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6NT | £470,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | 107 BARTON ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6LG | £879,000 | 28/02/2022 | Detached | | 4 CHURCHILLS, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6LF | £940,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached | | 3A CHURCH ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6LE | £115,000 | 21/01/2022 | Detached | | 3 CHURCHILLS, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6LF | £1,215,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 25 BRIAN ROAD, HARLINGTON, DUNSTABLE, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU5 6NH | £430,000 | 14/09/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £562,577 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £466,977 (29 Detached, LU5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -35.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Central Bedfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,125/mo - **Realistic:** £1,250/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,375/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Luton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000 *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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 8.3% - **10y growth:** 21.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.2% - **5y growth (index):** 19.8% - **10y growth (index):** 35.6% ## 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)