2-bedroom house · LU3 1UU
Sold STCReduced £5k (−1.8%) on 24 SepListed 179 days
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About
Charming cottage-style | scope to extend | driveway | icknield catchment Positioned along the sought after Moat Lane in the popular Icknield area of Luton, this charming two bedroom cottagestyle home is rich in character and has been beautifully cared for by its current owners.
Presented in excellent condition throughout, the property effortlessly combines traditional charm with comfortable modern living, creating a warm and welcoming home that is ready to move straight into.
The interior is full of personality, with exposed wooden beams and period details adding to the home’s undeniable appeal.
The living accommodation is both cosy and practical, offering well proportioned spaces ideal for relaxing or entertaining, even benefitting from a separate dining room.
Upstairs, two generous bedrooms provide comfortable and peaceful retreats, making the property perfectly suited to first time buyers, professionals or those looking to downsize without compromising on character.
Externally, the property continues to impress.
A private driveway provides convenient offroad parking, while the rear garden has been thoughtfully maintained and offers an attractive, private space to enjoy throughout the year, whether for outdoor dining, gardening or simply unwinding.
The property also offers excellent potential to extend to both the side and rear, subject to the necessary planning consents, as demonstrated by neighbouring properties, providing an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to enhance or enlarge the accommodation in the future.
Moat Lane enjoys a convenient residential setting within close proximity to a wide range of local amenities, including shops, supermarkets, schools and healthcare facilities.
Leagrave Thameslink Station is easily accessible and offers fast and frequent services into London St Pancras and beyond, making this an excellent choice for commuters.
Road links are equally strong via the nearby M1 motorway, while the area is well regarded for its reputable school catchments and access to green spaces.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a characterfilled home with driveway parking, a delightful garden and genuine scope for further development, all within a well connected and established location.
Value & comps
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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.
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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.
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