Wycombe House, Chawston Lane, Chawston, Bedford, MK44 3BH
About Wycombe House
Wycombe House is a five-bedroom detached house in Chawston, Bedford, Bedford (MK44 3BH). It has a recorded floor area of 280 m² (around 3014 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in June 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Main heating runs on electricity.
At 280 m² the property is well over the postcode median (172 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £697,000 sits 132.3% above the 2018 sale of £300,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£100/sq ft) was about 40.4% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in March 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms3
Energy performance
Wycombe House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Wycombe House has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
3 applications on record at Wycombe House, Chawston Lane, Chawston, Bedford, MK44 3BH
- Jun 2017Demolition And RebuildFullOutcome in report
Demolition of the existing dwelling & construction of a four bedroom two storey detached dwelling
- Documents
- 23 docs on file
- Reference
- 17/00878/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionOct 2018Decision
- ExtensionJun 2018Decision
Unlock Wycombe House, Chawston Lane, Chawston, Bedford, MK44 3BH's full planning history
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
- All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
- The 23 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Sales history & valuation
Wycombe House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£697,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£300,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
8 March 2018Most recent
£300,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in MK44 3BH: £660,000 (2025–2017).
Nearby sales in MK44 3BH
Spinney View Farm, Chawston Lane, Chawston, Bedford, MK44 3BH
Sold Sept 2025
£1,250,000The Bungalow, Chawston Lane, Chawston, Bedford, MK44 3BH
Sold Jun 2023
£352,000Hoxham Lodge, Chawston Lane, Chawston, Bedford, MK44 3BH
Sold Dec 2022
£400,000Sunrise, Chawston Lane, Chawston, Bedford, MK44 3BH
Sold Jun 2019
£660,000College Farmhouse, Chawston Lane, Chawston, Bedford, MK44 3BH
Sold Feb 2017
£750,000
Versus other Chawston Lane homes
Floor Area for Wycombe House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,071
Street avg £3,342
Floor Area
280 m²
Street avg 169 m²
Habitable Rooms
9 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
7.2 t/year
Street avg 7.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.6 km
Colesden Road — bus stop.
Closest school
1.7 km
Roxton Church of England Academy. 1 school nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.9dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.7dB







