Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1LJ
Listed 26 Aug 2026 · price reduced 22 Oct 2026 · Hitchin
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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
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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Buying costs
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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