Turnpike Drive, Luton
East of England
£400,000
Listed on 19/08/2026
Listed on 19/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1238 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Venture Residential presents this chain-free, three-bedroom semi-detached freehold house in Luton. The extended ground floor includes a lounge, separate dining area, fitted kitchen, utility room, cloakroom and conservatory, with three bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs.
Outside, the front has a block-paved driveway with space for multiple vehicles. There are two garages: an integral garage accessed from the utility room and a detached garage at the rear of the garden. The rear garden is mainly lawn, with paved areas and established planting.
The listing notes that planning permission for extensions over the garage and to the rear has lapsed. Any future building work would require the relevant permissions and feasibility checks. Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Bramingham Primary School and Warden Hill Infant and Junior Schools are listed nearby. Leagrave station is stated to be approximately two miles away and Luton Mainline station approximately three miles away.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
68out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £400,000, this is priced around 10% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a genuine acquisition opportunity. The 68/100 C-grade reflects a solid, usable home with light, optional updating rather than a major renovation: the living areas and kitchen look tidy, while the bathroom and some decorative finishes offer scope for a refresh. The £5,000–£12,000 renovation range gives a sense of that modest project scale.
The generous layout, conservatory, driveway and two garages stand out, alongside a usable rear garden that could be improved. Earlier extension permission has lapsed, so any future plans would need the relevant consents; the existing accommodation already provides a substantial canvas in a quiet cul-de-sac setting.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at around 10% below the local average per square foot, with a light refresh rather than a full refurbishment.
- Update the dated bathroom and selected decorative finishes to give the otherwise tidy interior a more current feel.
- Make optional improvements to the garden’s worn or uneven lawn and paving; the two garages and conservatory add useful flexibility.
Key risks
None recorded.
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