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Guide Price£180,000

Pickford Road, Markyate, AL3

Bedrooms
2

Key Features

  • Land for Sale with Planning Permission
  • Prime Hertfordshire Village Location
  • Planning Approved for a 2 Bedroom Detached Home
  • Circa 1000 sqft Home
  • Parking for 2 Vehicles
  • Private Garden
  • Ideal Investment for a Self Builder
  • All Viewings Strictly via Appointment Only
  • CGI Images for Illustration Purposes Only

Description

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a parcel of residential land with full planning permission for a two-bedroom detached home, ideally situated in a prime Hertfordshire village location. This sought-after plot presents the perfect prospect for self-builders or investors looking to create a bespoke residence in a desirable setting. Planning consent has been granted for a thoughtfully designed property that will offer comfortable living accommodation, including two well-proportioned bedrooms and generous living space. The plans also incorporate a private garden and dedicated parking for two vehicles.

The location benefits from easy access to local amenities, reputable schools, and excellent transport links, making it an attractive option for a range of buyers. With all key services available nearby, this site is ready for immediate development, subject to the approved plans. Opportunities to secure land in such a well-regarded village setting are rare. All viewings are strictly by appointment only, so please contact us today to arrange your visit.

Notes for Potential Buyers:
1. A section 106 agreement applies to this plot i.e. SAMM and SANG contributions to be paid to local council totalling £5,165.59
2. CIL tax has been applied to this plot to the value of £18,900 (Not applicable to self builds)
3. Link to Council Planning Portal:

Disclaimer

By law, we are required to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all potential buyers and sellers, and we take this responsibility very seriously. In line with HMRC guidelines, our trusted partner, Coadjute, will securely manage these checks on our behalf. Once an offer is accepted (subject to contract), Coadjute will send a secure link for you to complete the biometric checks electronically. A non-refundable fee of £45 + VAT per person will apply for these checks, and Coadjute will handle the payment for this service. These anti-money laundering checks must be completed before we can send the memorandum of sale to the solicitors to confirm the sale. Please contact the office if you have any questions in relation to this.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
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Date Posted
2026-07-31

Price history

DateChangePrice
25 Sep 2026Reduced 10% (−£20,000)£180,000
31 Jul 2026Listed£200,000

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good GoodThree Good LimitedVodafone Good Limited

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Markyate Village School and Nursery533 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    211
    Type
    Community school
  • Slip End Village School1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    112
    Type
    Community school
  • Flamstead Village School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    99
    Type
    Community school
  • Kensworth Church of England Academy1.7 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Caddington Village School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    277
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • The Stockwood Park Academy2.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,438
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Manshead Church of England Academy3.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,134
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Chiltern Academy3.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,203
    Type
    Free schools
  • Roundwood Park School3.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,421
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Astley Cooper School4.1 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    914
    Type
    Community school

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar M6 Diesel Services Ltd, Flamstead1.6 miles
Co-op Caddington, Caddington2.1 miles
Spar - Farley Green, Luton2.5 miles

GP surgery

Caddington Surgery2.1 miles

Pharmacy

Markyate Pharmacy323 metres

Hospital

Luton & Dunstable Hospital4.2 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden15 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station3.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Fire Station149 metres

Typical drive times

Luton12 min · 5.1 miles
Dunstable9 min · 4.8 miles
Harpenden11 min · 6.7 miles
Hemel Hempstead11 min · 6.9 miles
St Albans (city)15 min · 8.8 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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