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5 bed house for sale Ampthill Road, Lidlington, MK43

Asking price
£785,000
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Added on 22/09/2026

New home
Type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Size
£238 per sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Council tax Band G £4,194 a year

Key features

  • Charming detached period cottage
  • 5 Bedroom Detached Property
  • Generous plot extending to approximately an acre
  • Approximately 3300 sq ft of accommodation
  • Stable block and useful outbuildings
  • Private borehole water supply within the grounds
  • Highly sought-after rural location
  • Located directly on the famous Greensand RidgeWalk
  • Wealth of character and original features
  • Potential to convert the garage & stables

About this property

***PART EXCHANGE CONSIDERED - MUST BE SEEN HOME***

Flying Horse Cottage, Ampthill Road, Lidlington, Bedfordshire, MK43 0QX

An Exceptional Detached Period Cottage on the Renowned Greensand Ridge Walk Set Within Approximately an Acre

Nestled within the picturesque Bedfordshire countryside and positioned directly on the famous Greensand Ridge Walk, Flying Horse Cottage is a beautifully characterful detached period residence offering an exceptional blend of historic charm, modern family living and an enviable outdoor lifestyle.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band G £4,194 a year
Per year
  • Band A
    £1,677
  • Band B
    £1,957
  • Band C
    £2,237
  • Band D
    £2,516
  • Band E
    £3,075
  • Band F
    £3,634
  • Band G
    This home: £4,194
  • Band H
    £5,032

This home is in band G, which costs £4,194 a year in Central Bedfordshire for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Central Bedfordshire, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Price guide

This home
£238 / sq ft
Area average (sold)
£364 / sq ft
Price per area, sold homes nearby
Lowest
This home
Highest

£238 per sq ft, below almost all recent sales in MK43 (£282–£450, 10th–90th percentile, 1,047 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,047 homes sold in MK43 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in MK43 →

Location

Ampthill Road, Lidlington, MK43

Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £785,000
£392k £1.2m
Deposit10% £79,000
£0 £785k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years

A £706,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £157,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

AddressSoldSizePrice
Old Turnpike Cottage, Ampthill Road DetachedApr 2015n/a£387,500
Flying Horse Cottage, Ampthill Road DetachedAug 2012n/a£389,995
Old Turnpike Cottage, Ampthill Road DetachedJan 2005n/a£375,000

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