1 WHITE LION YARD
CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HP5 1EY
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
59 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£310,000 Mar 2023
Price per m²
£5,593/m²
Local average
£406,769 (-18.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,687 of 33,755)
Street crime
103 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- FREEHOLD
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- MEZZANINE
- PRIVATE COURTYARD GARDEN
- EXCELLENT LOCATION
- OPEN PLAN LIVING ACCOMMODATION
Additional details
- Garden
- Front garden
Description
White Lion Yard is a modern two bedroom home located within the heart of Chesham, situated within easy walking distance of Chesham High Street, Chesham Underground Station and several good local schools this property offers the perfect location for a first time buyer looking to commute using the exc
DESCRIPTION
This well-kept secret is perfect for a First Time Buyer looking for a unique home hidden away in the heart of Chesham. A completely Freehold home offering excellent links to Chesham High Street and Underground station. The property itself is comprised of an open plan living, dining and kitchen area downstairs which is massively benefitted from ample natural light and spacious accommodation. A separate WC completes the downstairs layout. As we go up the stairs and enter the first floor we are greeted with two large double bedrooms and a complete family bathroom, the master bedroom allows access up to the second floor mezzanine which some neighbours have converted into a third bedroom. A private courtyard garden space allowing for entertaining during those summer months nicely completes the property.
Chesham is a market town and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England. It is 11 miles south-east of the county town of Aylesbury and 25.8 miles north-west of Charing Cross, Central London, and is part of the London commuter belt, the Metropolitan Line. Chesham has easy access to the A41, M1 and M40 motorways.
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
Chesham
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 120913934
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 08/03/2022
Current heating cost: £696/year
Potential heating cost: £499/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,725
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 03/03/2023 (3 years ago) | £310,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 MEADES LANE, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 1ND | £562,500 | 07/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 CHURCH STREET, CHESHAM, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP5 1HT | £220,000 | 16/09/2022 | Terraced |
Area average: £391,250 (2 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: Terraced. As of March 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 Milton Keynes: £922/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Bulldog News | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Orbit Press | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Chesham | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Broadway | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Amersham | 2.0 miles |
| University | Buckinghamshire New University | 2.1 miles |
| Hospital | Amersham Hospital | 2.8 miles |
| Hospital | The Chiltern Hospital | 3.6 miles |
| University | National Film and Television School | 6.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Total incidents | 103 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Harding Junior School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 5 May 2015 |
| Chiltern Hills Academy | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 22 Mar 2017 |
| Chesham Grammar School | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Outstanding — 4 Apr 2014 |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 6 Dec 2017 |
| Waterside Primary Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
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 Flat, Waterside, HP5 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Waterside, HP5 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,325/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).