Summary - PRIORY HEIGHTS 31 CHURCH STREET DUNSTABLE LU5 4RQ
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Central one-bed with views and straightforward chain-free purchase.
Chain-free one-bedroom fifth-floor apartment with lift and secure entry
Approximately 462 sq ft; spacious open-plan kitchen/living area
103 years remaining on the lease (leasehold)
Service charge c. £2,240 per year; ground rent £200 per year
Electric storage heating; no central gas—higher running costs possible
Built 1967–1975; walls likely uninsulated, potential energy upgrade needed
EPC rating C; council tax band very low
Excellent central location with shops, guided busway and green space nearby
This fifth-floor, one-bedroom apartment in central Dunstable offers a straightforward, chain-free purchase and clear investment potential. Set in Priory Heights with lift access and a secure entrance, the flat benefits from far-reaching town views and convenient access to shops, transport links and local green spaces such as Blows Downs.
The accommodation comprises an open-plan kitchen/living area, a generous bedroom and a modern bathroom within approximately 462 sq ft. Practical features include secondary glazing and an EPC rating of C. With 103 years remaining on the lease, the property is suited to a first-time buyer seeking a low-stress entry into homeownership or an investor targeting town-centre rental demand.
Buyers should note the property relies on electric storage heating and the building was constructed in the late 1960s/early 1970s with system-built walls that are assumed to lack insulation; upgrading heating and insulation would improve comfort and running costs. Service charge and ground rent apply (£2,240 pa service charge, £200 pa ground rent) and there is an average broadband provision.
Overall this is a practical, central flat with immediate usability and scope for value improvement through energy and comfort upgrades. The chain-free status and long lease make it straightforward to purchase, but budget for ongoing service charges and potential modernisation works.
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