12 VICARAGE LANE
LEIGHTON BUZZARD, IVINGHOE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LU7 9EQ
£600,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
70 m²
EPC rating
F
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£600,000 Apr 2022
Price per m²
£8,571/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
- 18th CENTURY COTTAGE
- LEAFY LANE IN HEART OF VILLAGE
- POTENTIAL TO EXTEND (STPP)
- OFF ROAD PARKING
- OVER HALF-AN-ACRE OF MATURE SECLUDED GARDEN
- GAS HEATING
- LARGE INSULATED SUMMER HOUSE WITH HEATING
Additional details
- Heating
- Central
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Front garden, Back garden
Description
A charming period cottage in Vicarage Lane Ivinghoe, with approximately half an acre of secluded gardens and off road parking, offering potential to extend (stp).
DESCRIPTION
Orchard Cottage is a period cottage, believed to date back to the 18th century, which had undergone more recent renovation, and stands on a huge plot with gardens of over half an acre and parking to the rear. Planning permission for a two story rear extension was granted in 2016 and subsequently expired which would create a large open plan kitchen living space at the rear and a third bedroom upstairs (subject to current approval).
The cottage looks onto a pretty front garden with a white picket fence and a brick pathway to the side leading to the wonderful garden at the rear. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and is beautifully presented throughout with charming character features including original beams, drop latch doors, log burner and fire place. The triple aspect kitchen is filled with natural light through windows to the front side and rear and is tastefully fitted with bespoke units incorporating a built in double stainless steel oven with grill, gas hob with extractor over and integrated fridge freezer and slim line dishwasher. There is plumbing for the washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a feature brick fireplace with cast iron log burner and patio doors leading outside. The adjoining dual aspect dining room features a pretty arched window looking onto the garden and a slightly vaulted ceiling.
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The lovely, light and airy lounge is spacious yet cosy, featuring original beams and an open fire place. Upstairs are two generous bedrooms, and a stylish fully tiled bathroom, complete with heated towel rail and shower over the bath.
While the cottage itself will melt the hearts of many, it is really the garden that is the feature of this property. Rarely will you find such a wonderful, mature and secluded garden of this size ….it truly is a wonder. An abundance of trees, including a stunning Honey Locust, Silver Birch and Cherry, among many more, offer a tranquillity and seclusion lovers of the outdoors yearn for. There are vegetable plots, green house and shed for practicality and a large timber summer house, affectionately known as 'The Retreat', which has been insulated and fitted with electric panel heater, power, light and telephone point making a perfect office to work from home or could be perfect for uses such as guest room, gym, studio or any number of others.
There is parking at the top of the garden accessed via The Baulk (just off Wellcroft), currently hard standing for one but plenty of scope for more!
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Vicarage Lane is arguably Ivinghoe's most sought after location with characterful properties in a peaceful lane. Just a short walk away is the Rose & Crown gastro pub and the Kings Head restaurant in the centre of the village, opposite the lovely Village Green and play area. The High Street offers a Post Office, Library, Community Hub and Tea Room, Pharmacy and the beautiful Church. There is even a nine hole golf course with club house. There are some of the areas most picturesque countryside walks, including Ivinghoe Beacon and the Ridgeway and Pitstone Windmill.
For more comprehensive amenities Tring (4 miles) and Leighton Buzzard (6 miles) offer an excellent range of independent shops, bars and cafes alongside familiar High Street names such as Marks & Spencer, Costa Coffee and Tesco to name just a few. For the commuter, there are Train stations serving London Euston at Tring and Leighton Buzzard and Cheddington.
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: 119518691
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: F
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 26/03/2015
Expiry date: 25/03/2025 (expired)
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (85)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Replacement glazing units (1,400)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #7424360
Property Details
Street: 12 Vicarage Lane
Town: Ivinghoe
Postcode: LU7 9EQ
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 10/06/2010
Work Completed: 01/03/2010
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
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 22/04/2022 (4 years ago) | £600,000 | — |
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 |
| 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: £424,000 (2 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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Buckinghamshire. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Buckinghamshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Buckinghamshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Northants Central: £693/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 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).