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Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5
For sale
£185,000

Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF

1bedroom
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 20 Aug 2025 · Hitchin

How the price compares

This home£185,000
Median 1 bed in SG5£180k37 homes listed · £232 per sq ft
Difference+3%in line with the area

Key features

  • Ground Floor Apartment
  • One Bedroom
  • Lounge opens directly onto Communal Garden
  • Well Presented Throughout
  • Superb Town centre Location
  • Communal Gardens & Fountain
  • Parking Available
  • Chain Free Purchase

About this home

Situated in the ever popular retirement development of Maples Court just moments from Hitchin town centre. This well presented ground floor apartment benefits from the lounge doors opening onto the communal gardens offers comfortable and convenient retirement living.  The property features comfortable accommodation throughout with the lounge benefitting from doors opening on to the communal gardens which allows the fresh air in and direct access to the gardens. The kitchen is directly off of the lounge with the double bedroom and shower room and good size storage cupboard off of the entrance hall.  The development offers excellent communal facilities including a spacious residents' lounge, ideal for socialising or relaxing, as well as an on-site laundry room for added convenience. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Hitchin town centre, residents will benefit from easy access to a wide range of shops, cafes, and local amenities, as well as excellent public transport links including Hitchin Railway Station which is the gateway to various destinations, including London St Pancras International, Cambridge and Gatwick Airport. Offered with no onward chain, this apartment presents an ideal opportunity for those seeking stylish, low-maintenance retirement living in a vibrant town centre setting. 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.

Building Safety Managed Construction Type Brick/Tile

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
92 years left
Ground rent
£520 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£3,061.82 per year
Parking
Communal
Broadband
None
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Accessibility
Lift access, Wide doorways, Ramped access

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Hitchin Station0.9 mi
  • Letchworth Station3.2 mi
  • Stevenage Station4.7 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 4, Bearton Villas, 36, Bedford Road
Hitchin SG5 2TY
Flat
Leasehold
14 Aug 2026£177,500
Flat 5, Chestnut Court, Bedford Road
Hitchin SG5 2TJ
Flat
Leasehold
7 Aug 2026£190,000
2 Old Ramerick Barns, Bedford Road
Hitchin SG5 3SB
Semi-detached
Freehold
29 Apr 2026£1,064,000
Flat 6, Maples Court, Bedford Road
Hitchin SG5 1HF
Flat
Leasehold
20 Mar 2026£315,000
Flat 18, Maples Court, Bedford Road
Hitchin SG5 1HF
Flat
Leasehold
10 Dec 2025£133,000
Flat 46, Maples Court, Bedford Road
Hitchin SG5 1HF
Flat
Leasehold
21 Nov 2025£150,000
128 Bedford Road
Hitchin SG5 2UP
Terraced
Freehold
6 Nov 2025£750,000
Flat 52, Maples Court, Bedford Road
Hitchin SG5 1HF
Flat
Leasehold
21 Oct 2025£165,000
138 Bedford Road
Hitchin SG5 2UP
Terraced
Freehold
6 Aug 2025£735,000
Flat 24, Maples Court, Bedford Road
Hitchin SG5 1HF
Flat
Leasehold
30 Jul 2025£295,000

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£925£18,500 deposit · £166,500 loan
Stamp Duty£1,200England 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 20 Aug 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 20/08/2025.

Agent disclaimer

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