3 bed detached house to buy in LU7

Southcourt Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2QF

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Bedrooms: x 3

Bathrooms: x 1

Receptions: x 2

Tenure: Freehold

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Key Information

Council tax: Band E
EPC rating: D
Heating supply: Gas
Electricity: National Grid
Broadband: FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Mobile signal: Good
Parking: Driveway & Garage

Property features

Being sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply.
Limitless Potential to Improve & Extend
Three Bedroom Detached Family Home
Commute into London Euston in Under 40 Minutes!
Extension at Rear of Property For Double Aspect Sun Room
Within Excellent School Catchments For All Ages
Driveway, Garage & Car Port
Generous Sized Garden Plot
Prime Location in Linslade of Southcourt Road
Very Short Walk Into Town Centre & High Street

3 bed detached house to buy in LU7

Being sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply

Positioned along the ever popular Southcourt Road in Linslade, this extended detached home combines an enviable setting with outstanding potential. Offered to the market with a true blank canvas it provides the perfect opportunity for buyers seeking a property they can truly make their own.

With generous proportions throughout and plenty of scope to enhance or reconfigure, this property offers an exciting opportunity to create a bespoke family home in one of Linslade’s most desirable locations. Dating back to the mid-1960's and lovingly owned by the same family since then, the home now awaits its next chapter, ready for new owners to place their own stamp and realise its full potential.

More About The Location..... - The sought-after Southcourt Road forms part of one of the town’s most established and desirable residential pockets, developed mainly throughout the 20th century as Linslade expanded from its historic village core. The surrounding area retains much of its traditional character, with tree-lined streets, period homes, and close links to the nearby Southcott hamlet, known for its rural heritage and sense of community.

Linslade, situated on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, straddles the borders of Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. Once part of Buckinghamshire, it became part of Bedfordshire following boundary changes in 1965.

The residential fabric of Linslade is diverse, catering to various lifestyles. From cosy apartments to expansive family homes, there's a housing option for everyone. The area boasts an abundance of green spaces, such as the serene Mentmore Memorial Park, and the inviting Linslade Woods, offering residents ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Linslade is renowned for its esteemed educational institutions. Lower schools like Linslade Lower, Greenleas, and Southcott Lower lay a strong foundation for young learners, while Leighton Middle School and Cedars Upper School offer comprehensive secondary education, ensuring a well-rounded academic experience for families in the area.

One of Linslade's main draws is its excellent transportation network. The mainline railway station provides swift connections to London Euston in under 35 minutes, while easy access to commuter roads like the A5, A421, A4146, and the M1 facilitates convenient travel.

Furthermore, Linslade boasts a vibrant array of local amenities, including charming cafes, delectable restaurants, convenient newsagents, and inviting coffee shops. This blend of modern convenience and small-town charm makes Linslade an idyllic and highly coveted place to call home.

Accommodation - The property boasts just over 1,500 square feet (including the garage) with spacious rooms throughout, and the accommodation split over two floors to also include a generous loft space for storage.

To the ground floor there is an entrance hallway with a downstairs WC and door leading directly through to the kitchen/diner at the back. From here there is access into the main three reception areas which are the sitting room, dining room and at the back an extended, naturally light sun room with double aspect views out onto the west facing garden.

Rising up to the first floor landing there are three well proportioned double bedrooms two of which have fitted wardrobes, aswell as a family bathroom, separate WC, airing cupboard and loft hatch.

Gardens & Exterior - At the front the property is set back from the road behind a charming walled frontage with a gated entrance leading onto a block-paved driveway, providing ample off-road parking and access to the integral garage. The front garden is attractively arranged with a neat lawn, established shrubs, and flowering borders that add colour and privacy, creating a welcoming first impression that complements the home’s traditional façade.

To the rear is a generous west facing garden that enjoys plenty of natural sunshine and comes well maintained and mature featuring mainly of a central lawn section surrounded by decorative borders, feature trees, flowers and greenery. There is a paved patio seating area directly off the back of the house, aswell as a pathway leading to a shingle section at the foot of the garden which comes with a storage shed.

Parking - To the front of the property there is a driveway for two to three vehicles. There is also a Garage attached with up and over door, power and light connections which can be used for storage or for a further vehicle if required. There is scope for conversion of the Garage into additional accommodation, subject to any planning consents. To the side of the house there is also a car port to park another vehicle, which also has a gate leading to the rear garden.

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This property is being sold subject to unconditional reservation fee auction terms and conditions.

Timescales

Contracts will exchange immediately. There are 28 days in which to complete the purchase.

Legal Pack

A legal pack is available to download. Special conditions may apply.

We strongly recommend buyers familiarise themselves with the legal pack prior to bidding.

Deposit

In order to secure the purchase a buyer will pay a deposit of 5% which contributes towards the overall purchase price of the property.

The deposit is non-refundable.

Buyer Fees

This property is sold subject to a non-refundable reservation fee of 5% + VAT to a minimum of £6,000 + VAT (£7,200 inc VAT) This does not form part of the purchase price.

A reservation fee is payable by the buyer where a seller has opted to sell with no fees. As a result, a lower reserve price is usually agreed on lots where a reservation fee is applicable.

More Information

For more information call our auction experts on 0191 206 9335 or email auctions@pattinson.co.uk

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Each auction will automatically stay open until there has not been a bid within the final 10 minutes. If no bid has been submitted within the final 10 minutes of the auction, the auction will close and the highest bidder will be successful subject to the reserve price being met or upon acceptance of an offer by the seller throughout the auction cycle. If there is another bid within 10 minutes of the last bid, the auction countdown timer will be restarted for another 10 minutes to allow further bidding. This system avoids last-minute (or second) bidding and makes for a fairer auction as in a live-room auction situation.

Please bid in good time before the end of the auction, delaying your bid to the last seconds may disadvantage you if your connection slows or you lose internet connectivity.

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It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure the bid has been lodged with the auctioneer. It is therefore beneficial to bid on your chosen lot at your earliest opportunity.

The auctioneer accepts no responsibility for bids that are not received or are received late and reserves the right to reject any bid without notice.

Minimum online bidding increments:
£50,000 - £250 minimum bid
£50,001 to £150,000 - £500 minimum bid
£150,001 to £250,000 - £1,000 minimum bid
£250,001 to £750,000 - £2,500 minimum bid
£750,001 to £1.5 Million - £5,000 minimum bid
£1.5 Million Plus - £10,000 minimum bid

Please note this bidding process applies specifically to online auctions.

More Information is available:

For more information call our auction experts on 0191 206 9335 or email auctions@pattinson.co.uk

The legal pack is not yet available. The auction will not end until the legal pack has been made available here for at least 24 hours.

Heating supply: Gas
Electricity supply: National Grid
Water supply: Direct mains water
Sewerage supply: Standard UK domestic
Air conditioning: No
Broadband: FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Mobile signal: Good

Construction

Construction materials: Brick and block
Roofing types: Clay tiles

Building Safety

Property at particular risk of floods and/or erosion: No
Has flooded in last five years: No
Has flood defences: No
Has planning permission or proposals for development that will affect property: No
Is on a coalfield or mining area: No

Rights and Restrictions

Is listed building: No
Is conservation area: No
Has public right of way: No
Has accessibility adaptations: No
Has restrictions: No
Has required access (easements, servitude or wayleaves): No

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