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For saleReduced 22 Oct 2026
£105,000

Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1LJ

1bedroom
1bathroom
Flattype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 26 Aug 2026 · price reduced 22 Oct 2026 · Hitchin

How the price compares

This home£105,000
Median 1 bed in SG5£180k37 homes listed · £232 per sq ft
Difference-42%below the area median

About this home

A well-presented one-bedroom retirement apartment with the rare benefit of its own private patio area and access to beautifully maintained communal gardens, ideally located in the heart of Hitchin town centre. Offered with no upper chain, this attractive ground-floor home is exclusively for the over 55s and forms part of the popular Regal Court development, benefiting from a 24-hour Careline system for added peace of mind.

The accommodation includes a modern refitted kitchen, a bright living room with doors opening onto the patio and gardens, a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and a stylish refitted shower room.

Residents enjoy excellent communal facilities, including a residents' lounge and kitchen area, while being just a short walk from Hitchin's wide range of shops and amenities, including Sainsbury's, Marks & Spencer Foodhall, cafés, restaurants and local doctors' surgeries. An ideal choice for those seeking independent retirement living in a convenient central location.

Viwing is stongly advised to appreciate the central location, Pleasent communal areas and the outside rear garden.

Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to covers the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.

Property details

Property type
Flat
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
149 years left
Service charge
£1,826.52 per year
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Hitchin Station0.6 mi
  • Letchworth Station2.9 mi
  • Stevenage Station4.6 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in SG5 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £480k · detached £640k · terraced £415k · flat £245k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Flat 2, Wallace Court, Bancroft
Hitchin SG5 1LN
Flat
Leasehold
28 Aug 2026£210,000
7 Regal Court
Hitchin SG5 1LJ
Flat
Leasehold
21 May 2026£94,500
1 Silver Court, Bancroft
Hitchin SG5 1GB
Terraced
Freehold
13 May 2026£415,000
32 Regal Court
Hitchin SG5 1LJ
Flat
Leasehold
8 May 2026£108,000
25 Regal Court
Hitchin SG5 1LJ
Flat
Leasehold
2 Mar 2026£115,000
Flat 13, Wallace Court, Bancroft
Hitchin SG5 1LN
Flat
Leasehold
27 Feb 2026£367,500
14 Bancroft
Hitchin SG5 1JQ
Other
Freehold
9 Feb 2026£3,500,000
Flat 17, Osier Court, 64, Bancroft
Hitchin SG5 1LF
Flat
Leasehold
22 Jan 2026£250,000
Apartment 12, 42, Bancroft
Hitchin SG5 1LA
Flat
Leasehold
18 Dec 2025£370,000
44 Regal Court
Hitchin SG5 1LJ
Flat
Leasehold
6 Oct 2025£217,500

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SG5

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£525£10,500 deposit · £94,500 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 Taylors Estate Agents, Hitchin on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 26 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 22/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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