St. Leonards Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7

Why by this home?

Tucked away in a peaceful cul-de-sac, this generously sized three-bedroom bungalow presents a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a home that they can truly make their own. Offering over 1000sqft of accommodation all on one level, it is perfectly suited to downsizers who value space, practicality, and the chance to put their personal stamp on a property.

At the front of the property, there is paved driveway parking for at least three cars.

Inside, the layout is both versatile and welcoming, with a 24ft lounge/diner providing a bright and airy living space that’s ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

The kitchen is a good size and well positioned at the heart of the home, ready to be updated to suit modern tastes.

There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous main bedroom and a comfortable second double, making it ideal for visiting family or overnight guests. A third bedroom provides flexibility, whether used as a study, hobby room, or snug. The property is served by both a bathroom and a separate WC, adding extra convenience.

The bungalow offers easy accessibility, while its layout lends itself well to reconfiguration or refurbishment for those wishing to create their dream home.

For those who love to spend time outdoors, the outside space at this bungalow is a true highlight, offering an exciting canvas for any enthusiastic gardener. Generous in size and neatly arranged, it provides plenty of scope to create an area tailored to your own vision, whether that’s vibrant flower beds or productive vegetable plots. The garden is large enough to be divided into distinct areas, with the mature fruit trees providing the perfect spot for your very own orchard.

More about the location...

Leighton Buzzard is a market town in Bedfordshire, near the Chiltern Hills and lying between Aylesbury, Tring, Dunstable and Milton Keynes.

The area has become an increasingly popular place to relocate to for workers from London, helped in part by its reasonably priced housing – a big attraction for young professional couples wanting to get their foot on the property ladder. Leighton Buzzard provides great access to the countryside and other parts of the UK like London, Birmingham, Cambridge and Oxford.

Leighton Buzzard is close to the M1 motorway and A5 road, and is served by Southern and London Northwestern Railway services on the West Coast Main Line railway at Leighton Buzzard railway station in Linslade. The railway operates non-stop commuting services to Euston railway station, with the fastest peak journey times less than 30 minutes.

Leighton Buzzard operates a three-tier education system with a selection of with Lower, Middle and Upper Schools.

The River Ouzel runs through the town as does the famous Grand Union Canal, which Leighton Buzzard is well known for. There is a lot of activity along the canal which residents can enjoy, from peaceful walks to fishing and waterside pubs.

There are many community events scheduled throughout the year including both the Food and Canal Festivals in the summer, Linslade in Bloom, Music in the Park and the Christmas Market.

A short drive from Leighton Buzzard is Ascott House which is set in a 3,200-acre estate and benefits extensive manicured gardens which you are free to enjoy. There is also Rushmere Country Park on the outskirts of the town which is an area of 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows for you to explore. This is a Greensands Trust site with a visitor centre and café.

In 1963 the Great Train Robbery took place at a site near Bridego Bridge, between the villages of Cheddington and Linslade. Every time a Great Train Robber was caught law dictated that they had to be brought back to the small court house at Linslade to be charged.

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