We've tightened what earns a Pursue. A home now needs a published valuation, a strategy that still makes money after real running costs and lender stress tests, and no listing problems that would stop a mortgage. You'll see fewer Pursues, and each one has been checked harder.
See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · LU5 4PZ
Sold STCListed 231 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
East Dunstable | Secluded Cul-de-sac Location | Extended Semi Detached Home | Three Bedrooms | Three Reception Rooms | Separate Kitchen | First Floor Bathroom | Self Contained Detached Annexe | Large Corner Plot | Driveway, Garage & Workshop | The Retreat is a secluded cul-de-sac located within the popular East Dunstable area and is a road where properties rarely become available.
You're at the foot of Blows Downs which is great for dog walk whilst the dedicated busway, parks and local shops and nearby too.
For those looking to commute, junction 11 of the M1 is down the road as is the A5. This particular home is tucked in the corner which means you have an excellent plot offering a brilliant garden.
The property has been extended but still offers scope for further additions subject to planning permission. There is also a self-contained, detached annexe in the garden.
An entrance porch brings you into the main house which then leads into the dining room. This then provides access to the conservatory and then opens up to the kitchen and bright living room.
An attractive staircase brings you up the stairs to the first floor where you find three double bedrooms as well as the four piece bathroom suite.
As mentioned, the rear garden is a tremendous size and is excellent for family living. There are a number of outbuildings including a workshop, garage and the annexe.
The benefits from a refitted kitchen/living area, separate bedroom and then wet room.
This is ideal for combined households to be a separate dwelling as well as being a great place to have as a gym/office/salon.
The front offers driveway parking for a couple of vehicles which leads to gates that open into the garden. Furthermore, this is all offered with no onward chain.
Viewings are highly advised to appreciate what is on offer so please call today to arrange yours. Please note the EPC is D whilst the council tax band is D.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs

FAQ
About The Retreat, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5
Explore nearby