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Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5
For saleReduced 18 Sept 2026
£175,000

Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LJ

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 5 Jul 2024 · price reduced 18 Sept 2026 · Hitchin

How the price compares

This home£175,000
Median 2 bed in SG5£280k45 homes listed · £448 per sq ft
Difference-38%below the area median

Key features

  • Two Bedroom Retirement Apartment
  • Town Centre Location
  • Vacant Possession
  • Newly Fitted Kitchen
  • Shower Room
  • First Floor- close to lift
  • Residence Lounge
  • 152 Year Lease

About this home

An opportunity to purchase this two bedroom, first floor retirement apartment which is centrally located within Hitchin town with views over the gardens. The property in being offered on a CHAIN FREE basis and comprises of a spacious living room with Juliet balcony, a refitted kitchen, a double bedroom, a single bedroom and a refitted shower room. The development is designed to offer independent living to its residents and has a recently updated communal Lounge, conservatory and access to a garden area. Other benefits include residents parking, lift access to all floors, double glazing and a convenient location for Hitchin's local amenities. Hitchin is renowned for its lively atmosphere created by its host of popular shops, restaurants, bars and leisure facilities. This is accompanied by convenient links into London, Cambridge and Peterborough via both direct rail link and the A1(m). In line with UK anti-money laundering laws, all accepted offers require ID and source-of-funds checks via Coadjute’s Assured Compliance® service (A non-refundable fee of £54.99 inc. VAT per purchaser). This legal check confirms funds are legitimate, helping to prevent fraud and protect both buyer and seller throughout the transaction.

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
150 years left
Ground rent
£0 per year
Service charge
£2,188 per year
Parking
Communal
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Hitchin Station0.6 mi
  • Letchworth Station2.8 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£875£17,500 deposit · £157,500 loan
Stamp Duty£1,000England 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 Stonegate Estates, Hitchin on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 5 Jul 2024; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 18/09/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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