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Guide Price£290,000

Auction: Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11am

The Rye, Eaton Bray, Dunstable

Land size
0.99 acres

Description

** FOR SALE BY LIVESTREAM AUCTION NOVEMBER 12TH AT 11:00 AM ** GUIDE PRICE: £290,000 TO £320,000 ** OPEN VIEWINGS **

Development Opportunity – Eaton Bray. A rare opportunity to acquire approximately 0.99 acres of land in an attractive village setting in the heart of Eaton Bray. Comprising three adjoining plots with gated access and frontage to The Rye, the site is surrounded by established residential properties, offering an appealing setting for potential future development. A previous planning application was refused; however, there may be potential for a revised or alternative scheme, subject to planning permission and the relevant requirements being met. An interesting proposition for developers, investors or land buyers seeking a substantial site with future potential.

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The Land - An exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial parcel of land occupying a highly desirable and established position in the heart of Eaton Bray, a charming Bedfordshire village.

The land comprises three adjoining plots, extending to approximately 0.99 acres in total, with each plot benefiting from direct frontage onto The Rye and gated access. The individual plots measure approximately 0.41 acres, 0.35 acres and 0.23 acres respectively.

The site enjoys an attractive village setting, nestled between existing detached residential properties at Nos. 7 and 15 The Rye, with further residential dwellings situated opposite. Its established residential surroundings, prominent position and substantial overall size make this an intriguing proposition for purchasers seeking land with potential.

There may be scope for residential or alternative commercial development, subject to the necessary planning consents. A previous planning application for the site was refused; however, the opportunity remains to explore a revised proposal or alternative scheme which addresses the reasons for refusal and satisfies the relevant planning requirements.

The combination of its size, location, frontage, accessibility and surrounding residential development makes this a particularly interesting opportunity for developers, investors and land buyers looking to acquire a substantial parcel with potential for future enhancement, subject entirely to planning.

Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to make their own enquiries with the Local Planning Authority and satisfy themselves regarding any future development potential before bidding.

Location - The Location

The Rye enjoys an attractive position in the sought-after Bedfordshire village of Eaton Bray, surrounded by picturesque countryside and offering a wonderful balance of rural tranquillity and everyday convenience.

Eaton Bray is a charming village with a strong community atmosphere, characterised by attractive period properties, village greens and open countryside. The surrounding area provides an abundance of opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the outdoors, with the nearby Dunstable Downs and Chiltern Hills offering some particularly beautiful landscapes and countryside pursuits.

Despite its peaceful village setting, The Rye is conveniently positioned for access to a number of larger towns and transport links. Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable and Luton are all within easy reach, providing an excellent range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities. For commuters, there are rail services from Leighton Buzzard and Luton, offering connections towards London and other major destinations, while the M1 motorway provides convenient access to the wider motorway network.

The area is also well served by a selection of highly regarded schools, making Eaton Bray an appealing choice for families. Local village amenities, countryside surroundings and excellent connectivity combine to create a particularly desirable setting.

With its peaceful rural character, attractive village environment and convenient access to both local amenities and major transport links, The Rye offers the best of village living without sacrificing connectivity.

Services - No services are connected to the land

How To Get There - The closest M1 junction to The Rye, Eaton Bray is Junction 11a. From M1 Junction 11a, take the A5 north-west towards Dunstable, then take the A505 towards Leighton Buzzard; at the roundabout take the A4146 towards Dunstable/Leighton Buzzard, then turn onto Eaton Bray Road, continue into Eaton Bray and follow High Street, then turn onto Totternhoe Road and continue to the junction with The Rye; turn onto The Rye and continue to number 15 and the site will be found between no 15 & no 7 The Rye.

Council Tax - N/A

Epc - N/A

Price Information - *Guides are provided as an indication of each seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to the auction. Each property will be offered subject to a Reserve (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the property during the auction) which we expect will be set within the Guide Range or no more than 10% above a single figure Guide. Additional Fees and Disbursements will charged to the buyer - see individual property details and Special Conditions of Sale for actual figures.

Buyers Administration Charge - - The purchaser will be required to pay an administration charge of £1,140 (£950 plus VAT).

Buyers Premium Charge - - The purchaser will be required to pay a buyers premium charge of £2400 (£2000 plus vat)

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Date Posted
2026-10-08

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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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 GoodO2 Good NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone Good None

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

  • Eaton Bray Academy1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    188
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Edlesborough Primary Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    224
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Stanbridge Lower School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 9
    Pupils
    120
    Type
    Community school
  • Totternhoe Church of England Academy1.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    177
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Leedon Lower School2.6 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    2 to 9
    Pupils
    368
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Brooklands Middle School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    598
    Type
    Academy converter
  • All Saints Academy Dunstable3.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    520
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Queensbury Academy3.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,093
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Cedars Upper School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    13 to 18
    Pupils
    1,135
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Leighton Middle School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    597
    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

Tesco Edlesborough Express, Edlesborough1.6 miles
Little Waitrose Shell Grovebury, Leighton Buzzard2.2 miles
Co-op Leighton Buzzard Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard2.3 miles

GP surgery

Edlesborough Surgery1.3 miles

Pharmacy

Edlesborough Pharmacy1.3 miles

Hospital

Luton & Dunstable Hospital5.6 miles

Green space

Playing Field3 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

Cheddington Rail Station3.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Dyers Road865 metres

Typical drive times

Woburn17 min · 10 miles
Dunstable10 min · 5.3 miles
Houghton Regis12 min · 6.4 miles
Leighton Buzzard12 min · 3.7 miles
Milton Keynes (city)25 min · 17 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 is approximate, 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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