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Old Park Road, Hitchin, SG5
For sale
£395,000Guide price

Old Park Road, Hitchin, SG5 2JR

2bedrooms
2bathrooms
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 13 days ago · Hitchin

How the price compares

This home£395,000
Median 2 bed in SG5£280k45 homes listed · £448 per sq ft
Difference+41%above the area median

Key features

  • Spacious living room with patio access to the communal gardens
  • 24-Hour on-site management
  • Residents lounge & Conservatory
  • Table service restaurant
  • Wellbeing suite
  • No Chain

About this home

Discover this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom retirement apartment offering comfortable living in a peaceful setting. Set on the ground floor, this delightful home is perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle, combining convenience with a secure, friendly community atmosphere. Whether you're relaxing or entertaining, this property provides a warm and inviting space ideally designed to suit your needs while promoting ease and comfort every day. Situated in a sought-after retirement community, this apartment benefits from its close proximity to local amenities, shops, and social activities. The surrounding area offers serene walking paths, picturesque parks, and excellent transport links, ensuring you remain connected to everything you need with minimal effort. Residents enjoy a vibrant yet tranquil environment where companionship and independence go hand in hand, making it an ideal choice for those looking to embrace their retirement years to the fullest. Step inside to find a spacious well maintained apartment, providing a welcoming living room with direct access to the gardens. The carefully laid out kitchen offers modern fittings and ample storage, perfect for preparing meals at your leisure. The two well-proportioned bedrooms provide restful retreats, with the master bedroom benefiting from a walk-in wardrobe for added convenience. A wet room is thoughtfully designed to cater to your comfort and accessibility needs whilst still benefitting from a separate cloakroom. Homeowners can enjoy a great array of activities including the popular Choir Group, Film nights, Bingo, Games nights, Knit & Natter, Happy Hour, and Themed days which follow a yearly calendar of events. The development has a fantastic conservatory in addition to the homeowners lounge, fitted with audio visual equipment and WiFi. This is a superb venue for socialising with friends and family. If your guests have travelled from afar, they can extend their stay by booking into the development Guest Suite (usually for a fee of £25 per night - subject to availability). For added convenience there is an onsite table service restaurant with freshly cooked meals provided everyday. It is a condition of purchase that residents must meet the age requirement of 70 years or of age or over. We are delighted to offer to the market this immaculate two bedroom, ground floor apartment that benefits from a private patio area overlooking the beautiful communal gardens and conservatory. The apartment has had a 'Kinetico 2020C' water softener fitted. Care & Support - The personal care services available at Park House can help you do more of the things you love and enjoy peace of mind when you need a helping hand. You'll get to know the dedicated CQC registered care and support team who are onsite each day, led by our wonderful Estates Manager. They can assist with anything from changing your bed and doing your laundry, to escorting you to appointments and helping you get washed and dressed ready for the day. What's more, the services are flexible, so you can tailor your care package to suit your needs - just speak with the Estates Manager who will be happy to help organise a care package ready for when you move in. 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 £45 + VAT per purchaser). This legal check confirms funds are legitimate, helping to prevent fraud and protect both buyer and seller throughout the transaction.

Mobile Signal Okay Construction Type Brick/Tile

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
113 years left
Ground rent
£510 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£14,787.36 per year
Parking
Allocated
Garden
Yes
Heating
Electric
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Accessibility
Lift access, Wet room, Wide doorways, Ramped access, Level access

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Hitchin Station0.9 mi
  • Letchworth Station3.2 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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Apartment 51, Park House, Old Park Road
Hitchin SG5 2JR
Flat
Leasehold
18 May 2026£249,999
Apartment 20, Park House, Old Park Road
Hitchin SG5 2JR
Flat
Leasehold
24 Apr 2026£284,000
32 Old Park Road
Hitchin SG5 2JT
Terraced
Freehold
14 Nov 2025£360,000
Apartment 19, Park House, Old Park Road
Hitchin SG5 2JR
Flat
Leasehold
31 Oct 2025£330,000
Apartment 50, Park House, Old Park Road
Hitchin SG5 2JR
Flat
Leasehold
2 Oct 2025£240,000
Apartment 52, Park House, Old Park Road
Hitchin SG5 2JR
Flat
Leasehold
24 Sept 2025£215,000
Apartment 53, Park House, Old Park Road
Hitchin SG5 2JR
Flat
Leasehold
19 Aug 2025£225,000
Apartment 31, Park House, Old Park Road
Hitchin SG5 2JR
Flat
Leasehold
29 Apr 2025£327,500
Apartment 6, Park House, Old Park Road
Hitchin SG5 2JR
Flat
Leasehold
28 Mar 2025£435,000
Apartment 44, Park House, Old Park Road
Hitchin SG5 2JR
Flat
Leasehold
28 Mar 2025£320,000

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£1,976£39,500 deposit · £355,500 loan
Stamp Duty£9,750England 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 26 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 26/10/2026.

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