Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 1HF
Listed 17 Jul 2026 · Hitchin
How the price compares
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
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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
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