# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LU7 2QH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 230 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE LU7 2QH |
| Price | £380,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £362,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 09/07/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,021/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,575

### Recommendations
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- M (£750 - £5,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9307-3052-9203-5515-6204)

## Description

**SUMMARY**

Spacious Three-Bedroom Semi-Detached Home on a Generous Plot offered with No Upper Chain located in a cul de sac and within walking distance of the train station.

**DESCRIPTION**

Offered with no upper chain, this well-proportioned three-bedroom semi-detached home is ideally suited for families or those looking to upsize. Situated on a generous corner plot, the property enjoys a larger-than-average rear garden, providing plenty of space for outdoor living, gardening, or future extensions (subject to planning permission).

Inside, the home features a bright and spacious living area, a practical utility room, and a convenient ground floor cloakroom. The property also benefits from a garage, offering additional storage or secure parking.

Upstairs, three well-sized bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation, complemented by a family bathroom.

With excellent potential and a desirable plot, this property presents a fantastic opportunity to create your ideal home in a popular residential area

**Entrance Hall** 

Under stairs storage. Door to kitchen.

**Cloakroom** 

Double glazed window. WC.

**Lounge** 13' 8" max x 11'  ( 4.17m max x 3.35m )

Double glazed window.

**Dining Room** 9' 2" x 7' 9" ( 2.79m x 2.36m )

Patio doors to Conservatory. Carpeted flooring.

**Kitchen** 8' 7" x 8' 5" ( 2.62m x 2.57m )

Double glazed window. Fitted kitchen with wall and base units. Plumbing for dishwasher. Space for fridge freezer. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Space for freestanding gas cooker. Door to garden. Vinyl flooring.

**Utility Room** 

Plumbing for washing machine. Sink. Door to garden. Door to garage.

**Conservatory** 15' 2" x 4' 6" ( 4.62m x 1.37m )

Double glazed window. Carpeted flooring.

**Landing** 

Storage cupboard. Loft access. Carpeted flooring.

**Bedroom One** 11' 6" max x 10' 5" max ( 3.51m max x 3.17m max )

Double glazed window. Carpeted flooring.

**Bedroom Two** 10' 5" max x 9' 3" max ( 3.17m max x 2.82m max )

Double glazed window. Built in wardrobe. Carpeted flooring.

**Bedroom Three** 8' 9" x 8' 7" ( 2.67m x 2.62m )

Double glazed window. Built in storage. Carpeted flooring.

**Bathroom** 

Double glazed window. WC. Wash hand basin. Shower cubicle. Tiled walls.

**Outside** 

**Front Garden** 

Block paved driveway. Lawn area. Mature shrubs.

**Rear Garden** 

Mainly laid to lawn. Patio. Shed. Mature trees and bushes.

**Garage** 

Double doors.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/163267580/1026541) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/163267580/1026542) - EPC

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 5 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7410405
- **Address:** 230 Grasmere Way, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 2QH
- **Certificate Issued:** 01/06/2010
- **Work Completed:** 21/05/2010
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5661337
- **Address:** 230 Grasmere Way, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 2QH
- **Certificate Issued:** 05/05/2008
- **Work Completed:** 25/04/2008
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3318102
- **Address:** 230 Grasmere Way, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 2QH
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/12/2005
- **Work Completed:** 29/11/2005
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2739736
- **Address:** 230 Grasmere Way, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 2QH
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/05/2005
- **Work Completed:** 05/05/2005
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2343316
- **Address:** 230 Grasmere Way, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 2QH
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/04/2019
- **Work Completed:** 03/12/2004
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 230 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QH | £362,000 | 27/02/2026 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 ROCK LANE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QQ | £500,000 | 05/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 22 CONISTON ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QY | £370,000 | 24/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 39 SPRINGFIELD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QS | £381,800 | 10/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 LEOPOLD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QU | £430,000 | 01/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 195 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QB | £380,000 | 06/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 228 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QH | £490,000 | 26/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 50 CHELSEA GREEN, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2PU | £350,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 208 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QH | £370,500 | 10/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 LEOPOLD ROAD, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QU | £396,500 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 194 GRASMERE WAY, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QH | £330,000 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 HIMLEY GREEN, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2PY | £330,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 77 HIMLEY GREEN, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2QA | £360,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 38 CHELSEA GREEN, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, LU7 2PU | £380,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £396,833 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £387,830 (10 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £374,692 (120 Semi-detached, LU7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +1.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,122/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,247/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,372/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/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 Detached House, Melfort Drive, LU7 | £1,800/mo | 3 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,800/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £225,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £180,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,800/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 17.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £99/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.1%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,205/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 1.8%
- **10y growth:** 15.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.7%

## Flood risk

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

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