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Long Hedge, Dunstable
For saleReduced 12 Oct 2026
£65,000Guide price

Long Hedge, Dunstable, LU5 4BL

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Flattype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 18 Jul 2026 · price reduced 12 Oct 2026 · Dunstable

How the price compares

This home£65,000
Median 2 bed in LU5£180k39 homes listed · £299 per sq ft
Difference-64%below the area median

Key features

  • Sale by Modern Auction (T&Cs apply)
  • Subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price
  • Buyers fees apply
  • Retirement Apartment exclusively for the over 60's
  • Two well-proportioned bedrooms
  • Sought-After Priory Area of Dunstable
  • Sought-after Priory Area of Dunstable
  • Spacious lounge/dinning room

About this home

SUMMARY A spacious and well-maintained two-bedroom retirement apartment for the over 60s, benefiting from communal gardens and a convenient central location.

DESCRIPTION Nestled within the sought-after Priory Area of Dunstable, at the foot of the picturesque Blows Downs, this spacious two-bedroom retirement apartment offers comfortable living for the over 60s. Long Hedge is conveniently located within walking distance of Dunstable Town Centre, local amenities and bus routes, while the Luton & Dunstable Hospital and local healthcare facilities are also nearby.

Set within a popular warden-controlled development, residents benefit from well-maintained communal gardens, a communal lounge and a friendly community atmosphere. The first-floor apartment is accessed via a secure entry system and offers a generous entrance hall, bright lounge/dining room, separate kitchen, two bedrooms, shower room and useful storage cupboards.

Offered to the market with no onward chain, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking independent retirement living in a convenient location.

We understand there are approximately 85 years remaining on the lease, with current service charges and ground rent totaling approximately £2,900 per annum. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Auctioneer's Comments  This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).

The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.

The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of no more than £349 inc. VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack. Please confirm exact costs with the auctioneer.

The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.

Entrance Hall  Generous size

Lounge  Carpet, electric fireplace, window to front aspect

Kitchen  Wall and base units, tiled walls, lino flooring, work surfaces, washing machine, fridge freezer, dishwasher, cooker, window to front aspect

Bedroom One  Carpet, window to rear aspect, small dressing room area with wash hand basin and built in wardrobe

Bedroom Two  Carpet, built in wardrobe, window to rear aspect

Shower Room  Walk in power shower, WC,wash hand basin with vanity, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls

Outside  Resident and visitor parking to the front

We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. 5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. 6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Property details

Property type
Flat
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
0 years left
Ground rent
£100 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£3,120 per year
Parking
Allocated

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Leagrave Station2.6 mi
  • Luton Station4.1 mi
  • Luton Parkway Station5.0 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in LU5 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £350k · terraced £300k · detached £470k · flat £180k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
20 Long Hedge
Dunstable LU5 4BL
Flat
Leasehold
18 Dec 2025£130,000
26 Long Hedge
Dunstable LU5 4BL
Flat
Leasehold
29 Feb 2024£154,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in LU5

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£325£6,500 deposit · £58,500 loan
Stamp Duty£0England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Connells, Dunstable on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 18 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 12/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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