Bancroft, Hitchin, SG5 1LJ
Listed 5 Jul 2024 · price reduced 18 Sept 2026 · Hitchin
How the price compares
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
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.
| 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 |
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
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.
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