Dovehouse Lodge, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2EJ
Listed 8 May 2026 · Hitchin
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Key features
- One bedroom apartment with balcony
- Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
- Owners’ Lounge & coffee bar with regular social events
- Lodge Manager available 5 days a week
- 24 hour Careline system for safety and security
- Lift to all floors
- Beautifully landscaped garden
- Owners private car park
- Guest Suite available for your friends and family to stay in
About this home
**ONE BEDROOM RETIRMENT APARTMENT IN HITCHIN WITH BALCONY**
Churchill Sales & Lettings are pleased to be marketing this lovely one bedroom second floor apartment with a balcony. The property is conveniently located near the lift and is offered with no onward chain.
The Living room offers ample space for living and dining room furniture and benefits from a balcony overlooking the communal gardens.
The Kitchen offers a range of modern eye and base level units with working surfaces over and tiled splashbacks. There is a built-in waist height oven, 4 ring electric hob with extractor hood over, fridge and a freezer.
The Bedroom is a generous double room with a walk-in wardrobe, with generous storage space and plenty of room for additional bedroom furniture if required.
The Shower room offers a curved shower with handrail, a heated towel rail, WC and wash hand basin with vanity unit beneath and mirrored cabinet above.
Perfectly complementing the apartment is a useful storage cupboard located in the hallway.
Call us today to book your viewing at Dovehouse Lodge!
Dovehouse Lodge is a stylish and secure development of one and two-bedroom retirement apartments located in the charming and much-loved market town of Hitchin. Thoughtfully designed for independent living, our one and two-bedroom apartments offer comfort, convenience, and the freedom to enjoy life at your own pace.
Ideally situated just a short walk from Hitchin’s delightful town centre, you’ll have everything you need close at hand. From artisan bakeries and independent boutiques to cosy cafés, restaurants, and a popular weekly market, Hitchin offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere with a strong sense of community.
The town also benefits from excellent transport links, including regular train services to London and Cambridge – ideal for visiting friends, family or enjoying days out.
Life at Dovehouse Lodge offers more than just a beautiful new home. With social events in the elegantly furnished Owners’ Lounge, landscaped gardens to relax in, and like-minded neighbours just next door, you can enjoy the best of retirement living with none of the hassle. Whether you’re looking to downsize, be closer to family, or simply enjoy a more low-maintenance lifestyle, Dovehouse Lodge is the perfect place to call home.
The Lodge Manager is on hand throughout the day to support the Owners and keep the development in perfect shape as well as arranging many regular events in the Owners’ Lounge from coffee mornings to games afternoons.
A Guest Suite is available for your friends and family to stay in. In addition, you are entitled to use of the Guest Suites at all Churchill Living developments across the country. Prices are available from the Lodge Manager.
Dovehouse Lodge has been designed with safety and security at the forefront. All apartments have an emergency Careline system installed, monitored by the onsite Lodge Manager during the day and 24 hours, 365 days a year by the Careline team. There are integrated intruder alarms, secure video entry systems and sophisticated fire and smoke detection systems throughout both the apartments and communal areas, providing unrivalled peace of mind.
Dovehouse Lodge is managed by the award-winning Churchill Estates Management, working closely with Churchill Living and Churchill Sales & Lettings to maintain the highest standards of maintenance and service for every lodge and owner.
Dovehouse Lodge requires at least one apartment resident to be over the age of 60 with any second resident over the age of 55.
Service Charge (Year Ending 30 November 2027): £3,191.82 per annum.
Ground Rent: £575 per annum. To be reviewed in November 2026
Council Tax: Band C
999 years lease commencing 2019
Please check regarding Pets with Churchill Estates Management. Any consents given in relation to pets are subject to the terms of the lease and any further rules and regulations made by Churchill Estates Management.
Service charges include: Careline system, buildings insurance, apartment heating, water and sewerage rates, communal cleaning, utilities and maintenance, garden maintenance, lift maintenance & Lodge Manager.
Property details
- Property type
- Retirement Property
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 992 years left
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Hitchin Station1.0 mi
- Letchworth Station3.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dovehouse Lodge, Wratten Road West Hitchin SG5 2EJ | Flat Leasehold | 10 Jun 2026 | £485,000 |
| 12 Dovehouse Lodge, Wratten Road West Hitchin SG5 2EJ | Flat Leasehold | 27 Feb 2026 | £392,500 |
| 21 Dovehouse Lodge, Wratten Road West Hitchin SG5 2EJ | Flat Leasehold | 17 Feb 2026 | £405,000 |
| 2 Dovehouse Lodge, Wratten Road West Hitchin SG5 2EJ | Flat Leasehold | 8 Jul 2025 | £365,000 |
| 12a, Dovehouse Lodge, Wratten Road West Hitchin SG5 2EJ | Flat Leasehold | 27 Jun 2025 | £380,950 |
| 50 Dovehouse Lodge, Wratten Road West Hitchin SG5 2EJ | Flat Leasehold | 28 Feb 2025 | £369,950 |
| 5 Dovehouse Lodge, Wratten Road West Hitchin SG5 2EJ | Flat Leasehold | 30 Jan 2025 | £541,000 |
| 48 Dovehouse Lodge, Wratten Road West Hitchin SG5 2EJ | Flat Leasehold | 19 Dec 2024 | £448,950 |
| 15 Dovehouse Lodge, Wratten Road West Hitchin SG5 2EJ | Flat Leasehold | 29 Nov 2024 | £375,950 |
| 30 Dovehouse Lodge, Wratten Road West Hitchin SG5 2EJ | Flat Leasehold | 19 Sept 2024 | £605,000 |
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 Churchill Sales & Lettings, Ringwood on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 8 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 08/05/2026.
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