Orchard Estate, Eggington
East of England
£230,000Guide Price
Listed on 03/11/2026
Listed on 03/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
BungalowArea
1193 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at public auction, this two-bedroom bungalow in the Bedfordshire village of Eggington is described as requiring modernisation. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, sitting and dining room, study, kitchen, two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is freehold and has a stated floor area of 1,193 sq ft.
Outside, the plot includes a front garden, a rear lawn and paved terrace, and a driveway leading to an attached garage. Leighton Buzzard is approximately 2.5 miles away, with shops and leisure facilities, and provides mainline rail services to London Euston. The listing also notes access to the A5 and M1.
The sale is scheduled as a public auction, with telephone, proxy and internet bidding available. Buyers should review the legal pack and make their own enquiries about services. An administration fee of £1,500 including VAT is payable by purchasers.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £230,000, this bungalow is priced at about £193 per sq ft, around half the local average of £388 per sq ft—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to add value. The dated finishes across several rooms offer scope for a light cosmetic refresh, while the well-proportioned sitting/dining room, driveway, attached garage and established garden give the project useful foundations. The weathered front gable cladding and the garage’s exposed ceiling structure and services merit inspection. Although the listing describes a private treaty sale, it also states that the property will be sold by public auction; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Refresh dated decoration, flooring and fittings across the interior to give the home a more contemporary feel.
- Make the most of the well-proportioned sitting/dining room and separate study as flexible living and working spaces.
- Tidy and shape the established garden, while retaining its privacy, and benefit from the driveway and attached garage.
Key risks
- The front gable timber cladding is weathered and should be assessed.
- Inspect the garage’s exposed ceiling structure and services; the roof cannot be fully assessed from the available views.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Leighton Buzzard Rail Station
2.5 miles
Train · Leighton Buzzard
Cheddington Rail Station
4.4 miles
Train · Cheddington
Harlington (Beds) Rail Station
6.1 miles
Train · Harlington
Leagrave Rail Station
6.8 miles
Train · Leagrave
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