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12 VICARAGE LANE

LEIGHTON BUZZARD, IVINGHOE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LU7 9EQ

2 beds 1 baths 753 sq ft Listed 3 Feb 2022 (-1629d)

£600,000

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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

SUMMARY
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)

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

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).

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: £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

Rental Comparables

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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).