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Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5
For sale
£135,000Guide price

Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF

1bedroom
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 17 Jul 2026 · Hitchin

How the price compares

This home£135,000
Median 1 bed in SG5£180k37 homes listed · £232 per sq ft
Difference-25%below the area median

Key features

  • Third floor apartment
  • One bedroom
  • No onward chain
  • Residents parking
  • Hitchin Town Centre
  • 1.1 miles, 24 min walk to Hitchin train station (as per Google Maps

About this home

Ideally situated in the heart of Hitchin town centre, this well presented one bedroom retirement apartment offers comfortable and convenient living for the over-55s. Located on the third floor with the benefit of lift access, the property enjoys pleasant views over the greenery of Butts Close. The accommodation comprises a spacious living/dining room, fitted kitchen, generous double bedroom benefitting from fitted wardrobes, and the property is completed by a well appointed wet room. A welcoming entrance hall features a large storage cupboard, adding valuable practicality. The development benefits from a lovely communal lounge and facilities and has lifts and stairs to all floors. The development is warden controlled and includes a care alarm system and residents parking. We have been advised by the vendor that the remaining lease on the property is 91 years, with an annual Service Charge of £2,819.38 and a Ground Rent fee of £469.46. Hitchin is a charming medieval market town and has many fine Tudor and Georgian buildings, particularly around the market square. Near to the market square stands the large medieval parish church of St Mary. The town provides good shopping as well as a swimming pool, football team, two theatres, a wide variety of restaurants and pubs and highly regarded girls’ and boys’ schools. There is also a mainline railway station providing direct access to Kings Cross and Cambridge.

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
91 years left
Ground rent
£469.46 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£2,819.38 per year
Parking
Allocated, Communal
Heating
Central
Broadband
None
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Accessibility
Lift access

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Hitchin Station0.9 mi
  • Letchworth Station3.1 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£675£13,500 deposit · £121,500 loan
Stamp Duty£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 Country Properties, Hitchin on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 17 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 17/07/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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