The Lodge, Church Road, Lane End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
East of England
£400,000
Listed on 16/10/2026
Listed on 16/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Detached BungalowFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
Dating from the 1800s, this detached three-bedroom bungalow occupies a plot of approximately 0.33 acres in Lane End. The accommodation includes a living room, kitchen and bathroom, with a detached garage also included. The property is offered with no onward chain and is described as requiring modernisation throughout, providing scope to update the existing home while retaining its period character.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This distinctive Victorian-era detached bungalow has a lot of character to work with, and the approximately 0.33-acre garden is a standout feature. The period exterior, unusual windows, gated access and hardstanding give the project a strong starting point; inside, the dated finishes, deteriorated kitchen and visible ceiling damage offer scope to create a more contemporary home while retaining its individuality. The renovation range is £45,000–£85,000, with the ceiling damage worth investigating before making good.
The WHOTS score is 49/100 (E, Low Opportunity). The floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged; the purchase and renovation midpoint is £465,000, but without floor area or a stated resale value the overall economics remain difficult to assess. The large garden and character are appealing, but this is a substantial project rather than a cosmetic refresh.
Key opportunities
- Rework the dated interior to suit a buyer’s tastes, including updating the narrow kitchen and older bathroom while preserving the home’s period character.
- Make the most of the approximately 0.33-acre established garden with clearance, maintenance and considered landscaping.
- Build on the distinctive exterior, decorative masonry and unusual windows to create a bespoke period home.
Key risks
- The £45,000–£85,000 works range and visible deterioration across the photographed interiors, including bedroom ceiling damage and staining, make this a substantial budget and programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; investigate the ceiling before repairs.
- The missing floor area means value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged, and resale economics remain unverified.
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