# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (LU4 0TX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 19 THRESHER CLOSE, LUTON, LUTON LU4 0TX |
| Price | £360,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £350,000 Mar 2025 |

## Description

* DETACHED THREE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME  *  IDEAL RENOVATION PROJECT FOR NEW OWNERS *  THREE GOOD-SIZED BEDROOMS  *  GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM * POPULAR LUTON AND DUNSTABLE BORDERS LOCATION  *  SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM  *  KITCHEN / DINING ROOM  *  INTEGRAL GARAGE WITH DRIVEWAY  *  AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING  *  ENCLOSED PRIVATE REAR GARDEN *  INTERNAL VIEWING IS STRONGLY ADVISED  *

**Entrance Hall** - Double glazed door and double glazed window, both to front aspect.  Radiator.  Fitted carpet.  Understairs storage cupboard.  Central heating thermostat.

**Shower Room/ Cloakroom** - Comprising a low level WC, pedestal was hand basin and shower cubicle.  Radiator.  Extractor fan.  Wall mounted boiler.  Part tiled walls.  Fitted carpet.  Double glazed window to rear aspect.

**Living Room,** - Double glazed window to front aspect and a double glazed patio door leading to the rear garden.  Gas effect fire with feature surround.  Radiator.  Fitted carpet.  Textured ceiling with coving.

**Kitchen Area** - Fitted with a range of wall and base units with a work surface over and a single sink unit with drainer.  Integrated oven and gas hob.  Integrated fridge and freezer with space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher.  Part tiled walls and a tiled floor. Inset ceiling spotlights.

**Dining Area** - Double glazed  window and door to the side aspect. Fitted carpet. Wood panelled walls. Radiator.

**First Floor Landing** - Providing access to all first floor accommodation.  Hatch to loft space.  Storage cupboard.

**Bedroom One** - Double glazed window to front aspect.  Fitted wardrobes.  Radiator.  Fitted carpet.  Textured ceiling with coving.

**Bedroom Two** - Double glazed window to front aspect.  Fitted wardrobes.  Radiator.  Fitted carpet.  Textured ceiling.

**Bedroom Three** - Double glazed window to the rear aspect.  Radiator.  Fitted carpet.  Textured ceiling with coving.

**Bathroom** - Comprising a low level WC and  a pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled bath with a shower over. Radiator.  Heated towel rail.  Part tiled walls.  Double glazed window to the rear aspect.

**To The Front** - Laid mainly to lawn with flowers and a shrub border, the front of the property has a driveway leading to the garage and provides off road parking for 2 vehicles.

**Integral Garage** - Electric up and over door with light and power.  Personal door to Entrance Hall.

**To The Rear** - A mature garden, laid mainly to lawn, with a paved patio and flower and shrub borders.  Boundary fencing with gated pedestrian access.

**Rear Elevation** - 

**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

- ![Front of Property](/listings/photos/147132689/1314461) - Front of Property
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/147132689/1314462) - Kitchen
- ![Living Room,](/listings/photos/147132689/1314463) - Living Room,
- ![Living Room,](/listings/photos/147132689/1314464) - Living Room,
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/147132689/1314465) - Kitchen
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/147132689/1314466) - Dining Area
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/147132689/1314467) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/147132689/1314468) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/147132689/1314469) - Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/147132689/1314470) - Rear Garden
- ![To The Rear](/listings/photos/147132689/1314471) - To The Rear
- ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/147132689/1314472) - Rear Elevation

## Floorplans

- ![Final_1072469_19-Thresher-Clo_180424184254109.jpg](/listings/photos/147132689/1314473) - Final_1072469_19-Thresher-Clo_180424184254109.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/147132689/1314474) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1308244
- **Address:** 19 Thresher Close, Luton, LU4 0TX
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/12/2003
- **Work Completed:** 04/11/2003
- **Items:** 11 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12942126
- **Address:** 19 Thresher Close, LUTON, LU4 0TX
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/05/2018
- **Work Completed:** 06/04/2018
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 19 THRESHER CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 0TX | £350,000 | 20/03/2025 | 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] 17 THRESHER CLOSE, LUTON, LU4 0TX | £380,000 | 31/08/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £380,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £379,550 (10 Detached, LU4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -5.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Luton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,095/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,217/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,339/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Luton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,097/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dalby Close, LU4 | £1,525/mo | 3 | 0.77 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Sycamore Road, LU5 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.94 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Shelley Road, LU4 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dunstable Road, LU4 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Leaf Road, LU5 | £1,550/mo | 3 | 1.1 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,515/mo (5 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £190,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £152,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,525/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-70/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.8%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. 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).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 2.3%
- **10y growth:** 29.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Luton; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 18%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.1%

## Flood risk

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

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