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16 VICARAGE LANE

LEIGHTON BUZZARD, IVINGHOE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LU7 9EQ

3 beds 2 baths 125 m² Listed 24 Jul 2019 (-2554d)

£600,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

125 m²

EPC rating

E

Last sold

£615,000 Jan 2020

Price per m²

£4,800/m²

Local average

£236,692 (+153.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,170 of 33,755)

Street crime

18 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • DETACHED COTTAGE DATING FROM 17TH CENTURY
  • SET OVER FOUR FLOORS
  • THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • FAMILY ROOM/ BEDROOM FOUR
  • EN SUITE TO MASTER
  • COMPREHENSIVELY UPDATED TO A HIGH STANDARD
  • SECLUDED COURTYARD GARDEN
  • PRETTY VILLAGE LOCATION WITH ACCESS TO AMENITIES

Additional details

Heating
Central
Parking
On street
Garden
Patio

Description

SUMMARY
A rare gem of a property dating from the 17th century and occupying a secluded spot within the historic and tranquil village of Ivinghoe. Having benefitted from modernisation throughout, this charming cottage offers character in an abundance with a contemporary twist. Viewing is a must.


DESCRIPTION
This iconic and striking lifestyle property quietly imposes itself at the heart of this well established and picturesque village. Very rarely will you find such a characterful period property enabling such a comfortable and contemporary lifestyle. The house has been carefully refurbished and extended to accentuate its original character, while at the same time providing flexible living space finished to a high standard for 21st century needs.

The house comprises four floors, beginning with media/bedroom four/play room in the basement, kitchen, living room, rear hall and utility room/WC at ground level, bedrooms two and three and family bathroom on first floor, and a superb airy triple aspect master bedroom with en-suite at the top of the house on the second floor.

To the rear of the property is a low maintenance secluded courtyard garden, naturally enclosed and perfectly sized for alfresco dining.

The property has been comprehensively updated over the past four years to a very high standard, including rear extension, new central heating system, additional windows, reconditioned basement, ceramic chimney lining and new en-suite bathroom.

Location 
The thriving village of Ivinghoe is perfectly located to enjoy the open beautiful countryside of the Chilterns, while being easily accessible to central London - only 3 miles from Tring railway station (35mins to Euston).
The village has all desirable amenities: public house, primary school, church, restaurants, post office and shop, chemist, and primary school, as well as its own 9 hole golf-course, all within close walking distance.



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. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Tring

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 73146184

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/08/2019

Expiry date: 01/08/2029

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (2,700)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (25)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Floorplan 2

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EPC Graphs

EPC

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1700807

Property Details

Street: 16 Vicarage Lane

Town: Ivinghoe

Postcode: LU7 9EQ

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 17/05/2004

Work Completed: 22/04/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #205457

Property Details

Street: 16 Vicarage Lane

Town: Ivinghoe

Postcode: LU7 9EQ

Installation Details

Items: 14 windows

Certificate Issued: 06/12/2002

Work Completed: 27/08/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11360244

Property Details

Street: 16 Vicarage Lane

Town: Ivinghoe

Postcode: LU7 9EQ

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 07/12/2015

Work Completed: 20/11/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

162% since 2001

Event Date Price % change
Sold 10/01/2020 (6 years ago) £615,000 +23%
Sold 25/08/2015 (10 years ago) £500,000 +37%
Sold 12/01/2007 (19 years ago) £365,000 +55.3%
Sold 10/12/2001 (24 years ago) £235,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 20 VICARAGE LANE, IVINGHOE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 9EQ £435,000 21/11/2022 Semi-detached
THE KINGS HEAD RESTAURANT STATION ROAD, IVINGHOE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 9EB £1,500,000 01/09/2022 Other
Same street 20 VICARAGE LANE, IVINGHOE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 9EQ £413,000 03/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 12 VICARAGE LANE, IVINGHOE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 9EQ £600,000 22/04/2022 Terraced
PENDYCE HOUSE STATION ROAD, IVINGHOE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 9EB £7,500 07/04/2022 Other
3 CHURCH ROAD, IVINGHOE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 9EH £202,000 22/07/2021 Other

Street average: £482,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £569,833 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -47.6%
10y growth -74.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Buckinghamshire. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 0.3%
5y (index) 13.3%
10y (index) 23.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Buckinghamshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,329/mo
Realistic £1,477/mo
Optimistic £1,625/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Buckinghamshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northants Central: £793/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Playing Fields 0.7 miles
Shop Unknown 1.1 miles
Train station Cheddington 2.0 miles
Shop Tring Garden Centre 2.0 miles
Train station Tring 2.5 miles
Hospital Luton and Dunstable Hospital 7.7 miles
University University Campus Aylesbury Vale 7.9 miles
Hospital Widecombe Nursing Home 10.1 miles
University University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus 11.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 8
Anti-social behaviour 4
Criminal damage and arson 4
Public order 2
Total incidents 18

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Brookmead School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 15 Jan 2020
Cheddington Combined School Primary 1.6 miles Requires improvement — 13 Dec 2022
Marsworth Church of England Infant School Primary 1.9 miles Good — 5 Sep 2013
Edlesborough Primary Academy Primary 2.6 miles Good — 8 Nov 2023
Aldbury Church of England Primary and Nursery School Primary 2.6 miles Good — 6 Jul 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.25%
Max investor price (0.8%) £184,625
Target investor price (1%) £147,700
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).