Orion Way, Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1DU
£450,000
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Offered for sale is this extended semi-detached family home, situated in this sought after road on the ever popular planets development, within walking distance of well regarded local schools and amenities. The property has been extended in 2021 and is presented to the market in excellent order throughout, with spacious accommodation comprising: Entrance hall, lounge, stunning refitted kitchen/dining room/ family room, separate dining room, cloakroom/ WC, three generous first floor bedrooms with a dressing room or potential fourth bedroom off the master, ensuite, family bathroom. Additional benefits include double glazing, gas central heating, Quooker tap, water softener, solar panels, landscaped rear garden and driveway parking for three cars. Viewing is highly recommended.
Within easy reach of this property are an excellent range of local schools, a National Rail station 1.7 miles away and a wide range of local amenities.
On schooling, the area is well-served at both primary and secondary level. There are nine good or outstanding primary schools within two miles, including Dovery Academy (assessed as outstanding by Locrating) just over a mile, and Beaudesert Lower School (rated good by Ofsted) a 3 minute walk. Beaudesert Lower attracts the most local pupils, with around 54% attending. Another popular primary option is Gilbert Inglefield Academy.
There are four good or outstanding secondary schools within five miles, including Vandyke Upper School (rated good by Ofsted) about a 9 minute walk, and Cedars Upper School (rated good by Ofsted) 1.8 miles. Cedars Upper ranks in the top 29% of schools at GCSE level. The strongest local intake is at Vandyke Upper, with around 57% of pupils nearby. Gilbert Inglefield also has a notable share of local pupils. Vandyke Upper and Cedars Upper both offer sixth form provision for A-level or equivalent study.
Whilst school admissions cannot be guaranteed, based on past admissions data at primary level Beaudesert Lower and Clipstone Brook Lower School, rated good by Ofsted (around a 12 minute walk) are both likely within catchment and at secondary level Vandyke Upper is likely within catchment and Cedars Upper is fairly likely within catchment for this property.
For transport, Leighton Buzzard station serving National Rail is the nearest connection, 1.7 miles away. Bus services are within easy reach, the closest stop a 2 minute walk away.
Day to day essentials are well covered with Tesco Express (a 4 minute walk) and Morrisons Daily (about a 8 minute walk). Outdoor options include Lyra Garden Green (a minute's walk) and Danes Field (a 5 minute walk). Local food and drink options include Gep 22 Ltd T/A The Clay Pipe (a 3 minute walk), Leighton Buzzard Garden Centre Cafe (a 4 minute walk) and Sizzler Fish Bar (about a 8 minute walk). Health and fitness facilities are available at Leighton Leisure And Community Centre. Places of worship nearby include Cemetery Chapel. All about a 10 minute walk away.
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For this £450,000 listing
£2,477/mo
Mortgage + estimated bills
Mortgage
£2,052/mo
90% LTV · 30 yr · 4.5% fixed
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£1,250 one-off
Conveyancing + survey + removals
~£3,200 one-off
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