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King Georges Close, Hitchin, SG5
For saleReduced 17 Sept 2026
£170,000Guide price

King Georges Close, Hitchin, SG5 2UW

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Maisonettetype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 25 Aug 2026 · price reduced 17 Sept 2026 · Hitchin

How the price compares

This home£170,000
Median 2 bed in SG5£280k45 homes listed · £448 per sq ft
Difference-39%below the area median

Key features

  • Being Sold by GOTO Online Auction
  • Modern Method of Auction
  • Buy It Now option available
  • 56 working day Reservation Period
  • Non-refundable buyer's fees apply
  • Two bedroom maisonette
  • Generous rear garden
  • Cash buyers only
  • Approximately 44 years left on lease
  • Garage

About this home

Spacious Two Bedroom Maisonette with Garden, Garage and Field Views Situated within a desirable cul-de-sac, this spacious two bedroom first floor maisonette offers well proportioned accommodation throughout, with scope for enhancement and modernisation. The property comprises kitchen, open plan living/dining room, two bedrooms and family bathroom. The private enclosed garden, offers great outdoor space and further benefits include a garage and attractive views overlooking King George’s Playing Field. With its generous proportions, private garden, garage and excellent potential, this property is an ideal opportunity for those seeking a project in a sought after location. Please note: the property is being offered to cash buyers only and has approximately 44 years remaining on the lease with a ground rent of £60 per annum. 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. • Being Sold by GOTO Online Auction • Starting Bids from £170,000 • Buy It Now option available This property is being offered for sale by the Modern Method of Auction. The successful buyer will have 56 working days to exchange and complete (the Reservation Period), allowing time to arrange mortgage finance where required. If you are the successful bidder, you'll enter into a Reservation Agreement and pay a non-refundable Buyer's Premium. This secures the property, removes it from the market and helps provide greater certainty for both buyer and seller. This property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price, which is typically no more than 10% above the Starting Bid. For more information, please contact the agent or visit GOTO Online Auctions. Auctioneer's Comments The successful buyer will be required to pay the below non-refundable fees: • Buyer's Premium: 3% of the purchase price plus VAT (subject to a minimum of £5,500 including VAT) • Legal Pack Fee: £396.00 including VAT The Buyer's Premium is payable in addition to the purchase price and may be taken into account when calculating Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Material information: If you intend to purchase using mortgage finance, you should satisfy yourself that the property is suitable for the purposes for which you intend to use it and that it meets your lender's requirements to secure lending before bidding. A Legal Pack is available for this property and should be reviewed carefully before bidding. Neither GOTO Group nor the estate agent accepts any responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the Legal Pack and shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from any inaccuracies, omissions or errors contained within it. Buyers should review the Legal Pack carefully, carry out their own due diligence and obtain independent legal advice where appropriate before proceeding.

Property details

Property type
Maisonette
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
44 years left
Ground rent
£60 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Heating
Central
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Accessibility
No wheelchair access

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Hitchin Station1.0 mi
  • Letchworth Station2.8 mi
  • Arlesey 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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
14 King Georges Close
Hitchin SG5 2UW
Flat
Leasehold
15 Apr 2026£305,000
7 King Georges Close
Hitchin SG5 2UW
Flat
Leasehold
30 Jul 2025£205,000
4 King Georges Close
Hitchin SG5 2UW
Flat
Leasehold
4 Oct 2024£306,500
12 King Georges Close
Hitchin SG5 2UW
Flat
Leasehold
19 Jul 2024£273,000

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£850£17,000 deposit · £153,000 loan
Stamp Duty£900England 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 25 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 17/09/2026.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference 30805151. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Country Properties, Hitchin. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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