# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (MK43 0UQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 21 BUTLER DRIVE, BEDFORD, LIDLINGTON, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE MK43 0UQ | | Price | £495,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | | Floor area | 136 m² | | Last sold | £487,500 Jul 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 12/01/2033 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,725 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9171-0024-1219-3927-3200) ## Description Nestled within an attractive development on the fringes of the sought after village of Lidlington this immaculate four bedroom detached home has undergone significant improvement to offer sleek, contemporary internal accommodation. Approach to the home is onto a hard standing driveway which allows parking for two vehicles, whilst ahead of here is a single garage accessed via an up and over door. A plethora of established shrubs and bushes run along the front perimeter creating an inviting outlook. Once inside you're immediately greeted by an entrance hall which has had large, light grey floor tiles laid and stairs which run to the first-floor accommodation. A useful cloakroom has been fitted with a two-piece suite comprising of a low level wc and a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. Modern splashbacks adorn the walls. To the rear of the home is a particularly generous kitchen/diner which has a comprehensive range of dove grey floor and wall mounted Shaker style units with lighter contrasting Silestone work surfaces over. Several integrated appliances have been cleverly woven into the design including a five-ring gas hob, stainless steel extractor hood, double oven, microwave, and fridge/freezer. A central island unit has been finished in a darker grey colour and provides excellent additional storage capacity as well as breakfast bar seating. A continuation of the same flooring ties the two spaces together seamlessly with under floor heating a nice touch, whilst French doors glance out across the garden. To the other end ample space has also been afforded for a table and chairs, creating a real family/sociable area. A separate utility room houses further floor and wall mounted units with work tops over, under which is space for a free-standing washing machine. Back across the opposite side of the hallway is the principal reception room, the living room, which commands impressive dimensions, in this case 20'8ft by 15'0ft, making for flexible furniture placement. An imposing gas fire with modern surround is the focal point to the room, whilst windows to both the front and side elevations ensure the room is flooded with an abundance of natural daylight. Moving upstairs the first-floor landing gives way to all the accommodation on this level, the master of which sits to the front and has been stylishly decorated with a deep navy accent wall as well as extensive shelved and railed built in wardrobes. It has the convenience of its own en-suite which has been fitted to comprise a shower enclosure, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin. Dark tiling has been added to the walls and floor, and the look is contemporised further by a heated towel rail, shaver socket and obscure window. The three remaining bedrooms are all double proportions and have the additional benefit of built in wardrobe space. They are serviced by a family bathroom which has a four-piece suite comprising of a panelled bath, separate recessed shower enclosure, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin. Light, half height tiling has been installed and a window sits to the side aspect. Externally the rear garden is full of interest with a patio area as you initially step out, ideal for relaxing or entertaining, whilst beyond here is a good-sized lawn. This has deep, shaped borders stocked full of mature plants, shrubs, and bushes. The boundary is enclosed by a combination of brick walling and timber fencing. The village of Lidlington is located between the major towns of Bedford and Milton Keynes. Commuter Links into London St Pancras from Flitwick [10 minutes] or Bedford take approximately 40 minutes and from Milton Keynes direct into Euston take as little as 35 minutes. The village itself offers a rail service to both Bedford and Bletchley. Major road links are from M1, J13 which is less than ten minutes’ drive from the property. Local amenities include a convenience store, public house/eateries and sports clubs and facilities. There are various bridleways and footpaths surrounding the property including the 'Greensand Ridge' which is protected by the forestry commission and mature woodland. The 'Forest Centre' and 'Millennium Country Park' is in the neighbouring village of Marston Moretaine, which is less than a five-minute drive, as is the Georgian Town of Ampthill with its many services and facilities. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/143750558/1338450) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/143750558/1338451) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/143750558/1338452) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/143750558/1338453) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/143750558/1338454) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/143750558/1338455) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/143750558/1338456) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/143750558/1338457) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/143750558/1338460) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/143750558/1338462) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/143750558/1338465) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/143750558/1338467) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/143750558/1338469) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/143750558/1338470) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/143750558/1338472) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/143750558/1338474) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/143750558/1338475) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/143750558/1338477) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/143750558/1338479) - Picture No. 11 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/143750558/1338481) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/143750558/1338483) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £487,500 | 04/07/2024 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 2 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £321,000 | 24/01/2025 | Terraced | | 23 LOMBARD STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RP | £297,000 | 20/01/2025 | Detached | | 19 CHURCH STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RJ | £550,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached | | 12 LOMBARD STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RP | £450,000 | 22/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 29 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £407,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 LOMBARD STREET, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0RP | £495,000 | 01/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 BUTLER DRIVE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UQ | £332,000 | 26/01/2022 | Terraced | | 8 KERRISON CLOSE, LIDLINGTON, BEDFORD, CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE, MK43 0UW | £455,000 | 20/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £353,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £449,400 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £563,000 (49 Detached, MK43, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -12.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Central Bedfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,122/mo - **Realistic:** £1,247/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,372/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bedford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £155,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £124,700 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,640/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3.1% - **10y growth:** 44.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Central Bedfordshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.2% - **5y growth (index):** 19.8% - **10y growth (index):** 35.6% ## 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)