Drakes Avenue, Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1DU
£199,995
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We are delighted to offer for sale this two bedroom first floor apartment located on this popular modern development. The property is presented to the market in good order, with accommodation comprising: Entrance hallway, lounge/diner, kitchen, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Additional benefits include double glazing, gas heating and allocated parking. Viewing is highly recommended.
Within easy reach of this property are a wide range of local schools, a National Rail station just over a mile away and good 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 9 minute walk, and The Rushmere Park Academy (assessed as good by Locrating) about a 7 minute walk. The Rushmere Park draws around 23% of local pupils, the highest local share. Gilbert Inglefield Academy also has a notable share of local pupils.
There are five good or outstanding secondary schools within five miles, including Vandyke Upper School (rated good by Ofsted) about a 8 minute walk, and Cedars Upper School (rated good by Ofsted) 1.6 miles. Cedars Upper ranks in the top 29% of schools at GCSE level. The strongest local intake is at Vandyke Upper, with around 49% of pupils nearby. Families also commonly consider Gilbert Inglefield. 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 The Rushmere Park and Dovery 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, just over a mile away. Local bus services are accessible, with the nearest stop about a 6 minute walk away.
Day to day essentials are well covered with Welcome, Clarence Road News And Post Office and Co-Op (a 4 minute walk). Dining and drinking options nearby include Daisy Catering Ltd/Rumbles Fish Bar (a 4 minute walk), Leighton Buzzard Hockey Club (about a 8 minute walk) and Red Naga (around a 12 minute walk). Local healthcare includes a GP surgery at The Surgery Bassett Road (around a 13 minute walk). Places of worship nearby include Cemetery Chapel (about a 6 minute walk).
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For this £199,995 listing
£1,337/mo
Mortgage + estimated bills
Mortgage
£912/mo
90% LTV · 30 yr · 4.5% fixed
Council tax (est.)
£165/mo
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Energy + bills
£260/mo
Energy + broadband + water + insurance
Stamp Duty (first-time buyer)
Nil one-off
Conveyancing + survey + removals
~£3,200 one-off
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