Summary - 79 STANBRIDGE ROAD LEIGHTON BUZZARD LU7 4QA
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Character period home with strong transport links and renovation potential.
Spacious open-plan lounge and dining area with bay-window light
Three bedrooms; master benefits from a bay window and period features
Private rear garden; small plot limits large extensions
Driveway parking for off-street convenience
Requires updating throughout; renovation and cosmetic work needed
Solid brick walls likely without insulation — retrofit costs probable
Single family bathroom only; may inconvenience larger households
Excellent location: walkable to town centre and train station
A charming Victorian semi-detached home on Stanbridge Road, moments from Leighton Buzzard town centre and the train station. The house offers classic period features — bay windows, decorative fireplaces and high ceilings — and a flexible open-plan ground floor that feels bright and welcoming. Its compact footprint suits buyers seeking a character property close to transport and local amenities.
The property requires updating throughout. The accommodation includes three bedrooms and one family bathroom, so a single shower room will be a practical limitation for larger households. Construction is solid brick with no known wall insulation, so buyers should expect retrofit costs if improving thermal efficiency. The small plot and modest total floor area mean extensions or large-scale landscaping will be constrained by available space and planning considerations.
Value here is in location and character: off-street driveway parking, a private rear garden, and easy access to the A5/M1 and local schools. Renovation will unlock further potential — think modern kitchen and bathroom, insulation improvements and cosmetic restoration of period features. For families or buyers wanting a central, characterful home with scope to personalise, this is a straightforward project with clear upside.
Important practical notes: tenure is freehold, there is one bathroom only, broadband and mobile signal are strong, and the area is affluent with low crime rates. Flood risk is none, and council tax is inexpensive, but the property’s need for updating and solid-wall construction are material considerations for budgeting renovation works.
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