Water Lane, Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1DU
£160,000
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We are delighted to offer for sale this two bedroom ground floor retirement apartment, ideally situated in a purpose built property for the over-60s community, offering a wealth of in-house facilities, and within a few minutes’ walk of the Town Centre and transport links. The property is presented to the market in good order, and offers well proportioned accommodation comprising: Entrance hallway, lounge/ dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a shower room. Additional benefits include double glazing and on site amenities including communal lounge, lift access to all floors, laundry facilities and guest suites for hire. Viewing is highly recommended.
Within easy reach of this property are a wide range of local schools, a National Rail station about a 10 minute walk 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) about a mile, and The Mary Bassett Lower School (rated good by Ofsted) a minute's walk. The Mary Bassett Lower attracts the most local pupils, with around 44% attending. Leighton Middle School also has a notable share of local pupils.
There are four good or outstanding secondary schools within five miles, including Cedars Upper School (rated good by Ofsted) around a 16 minute walk, and Vandyke Upper School (rated good by Ofsted) just over a mile. Cedars Upper ranks in the top 29% of schools at GCSE level. The strongest local intake is at Vandyke Upper, with around 34% of pupils nearby. Many local pupils also attend Leighton Middle. Cedars Upper and Vandyke Upper both offer sixth form provision for A-level or equivalent study.
School admissions are never certain, but based on historical admissions patterns at primary level The Mary Bassett Lower and Pulford CofE VA Lower School, rated good by Ofsted (a 5 minute walk) are both likely within catchment and at secondary level Cedars Upper and Vandyke Upper are both likely within catchment for this property.
For transport, Leighton Buzzard station serving National Rail is the nearest connection, about a 10 minute walk. The nearest bus stop is a 2 minute walk away.
Everyday shopping options include Waitrose (a minute's walk), Aldi (a 2 minute walk) and Leighton Buzzard Post Office (a 3 minute walk). Dining and drinking options nearby include Wingers, Flame N Frost and Sushi Daily (a minute's walk). Local healthcare includes a pharmacy at Rosehill Pharmacy (a 2 minute walk) and an NHS dentist at Sakerchand N Mr (a minute's walk). Health and fitness facilities are available at Énergie Fitness (a 3 minute walk). Family leisure options include Toptee (a 2 minute walk). Electric vehicle owners will find a charging point at Podpoint 50 Kw nearby. Places of worship nearby include All Saints. All a 3 minute walk away.
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For this £160,000 listing
£1,155/mo
Mortgage + estimated bills
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£730/mo
90% LTV · 30 yr · 4.5% fixed
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