# 2 bedroom cottage for sale (LU7 9EQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 VICARAGE LANE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, IVINGHOE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LU7 9EQ | | Price | £520,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 75 m² | | Last sold | £225,000 Sep 2003 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** F - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 26/04/2036 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £35,328 ### Recommendations - A (£900 - £1,200) - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - D (£150 - £250) - E (£210 - £245) - I (£2,200 - £3,500) - O (£4,500 - £6,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2821-2116-4521-1112-2817) ## Description Located within the picturesque and highly sought after village of Ivinghoe, this charming two bedroom cottage, dating back to the 1800’s, offers characterful accommodation throughout and comes to the market with the added benefit of no onward chain. From the moment you step through the front door you are welcomed into the cosy lounge, a delightful space full of character featuring an open fireplace that creates a warm focal point to the room. Stairs rise from the lounge to the first floor, enhancing the traditional cottage feel. To the rear of the property is the open kitchen/dining room, fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units with a worktop over and space for appliances. This bright and inviting space also features a traditional Rayburn range, adding both charm and practicality. Dual aspect windows allow an abundance of natural light to flow through the room, making it a wonderful area for everyday living and dining. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a convenient cloakroom. The first floor landing leads to two well proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom, providing comfortable accommodation. Externally the property continues to impress with driveway parking to the front for multiple vehicles. The mature and generously sized rear garden offers a fantastic outdoor space, beginning with a patio seating area ideal for entertaining or relaxing, with steps rising to a lawned garden. The garden provides a wonderful sense of privacy and space, perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Two useful outbuildings are also located within the garden, offering additional storage and a W/C. Ivinghoe is a highly desirable village nestled at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, offering a strong community feel, traditional public houses, village amenities and access to beautiful countryside walks including the nearby Ivinghoe Beacon. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343752) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343753) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343754) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343755) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343756) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343757) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343758) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343759) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343760) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343761) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343762) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343763) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343764) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343765) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343766) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343767) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343768) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343769) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173297630/1343770) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173297630/1343771) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/173297630/1343772) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 VICARAGE LANE, IVINGHOE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, AYLESBURY VALE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 9EQ | £225,000 | 05/09/2003 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 64A STATION ROAD, IVINGHOE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 9EB | £460,000 | 20/08/2025 | Detached | | 24 WELLCROFT, IVINGHOE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 9EF | £610,000 | 13/12/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 VICARAGE LANE, IVINGHOE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 9EQ | £435,000 | 21/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 15 LADYSMITH ROAD, IVINGHOE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 9EE | £500,000 | 16/11/2022 | Detached | | 4 YEWTREE CLOSE, IVINGHOE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 9ET | £800,000 | 26/07/2022 | Detached | | APRIL COTTAGE WELLCROFT, IVINGHOE, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, LU7 9EF | £500,000 | 25/07/2022 | Detached | | [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 | **Street average:** £482,667 (3 sales) **Area average:** £574,000 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £558,436 (67 Detached, LU7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -6.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Buckinghamshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,329/mo - **Realistic:** £1,477/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,625/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Northants Central (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Cheddington Road, LU7 | £1,395/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,395/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £174,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £139,500 *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 £1,395/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 31.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-817/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.5% *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:** £6,933/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -0.4% - **10y growth:** 39.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Buckinghamshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 15% - **10y growth (index):** 24.2% ## 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)