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Park View, Bancroft, Hitchin SG5 1FU

2bedrooms
2bathrooms
Apartmenttype
911sq ft
Share of Freeholdtenure

Listed 4 days ago · Hitchin

How the price compares

This home£475,000£521 per sq ft
Median 2 bed in SG5£280k45 homes listed · £448 per sq ft
Difference+70%above the area median

Key features

  • SHARE OF FREEHOLD
  • VERY DESIRABLE PEACEFUL TOWN CENTRE LOCATION CLOSE TO ALL LOCAL AMENTIES
  • WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF TRAIN STATION & BUSTLING TOWN CENTRE
  • 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, 1 WITH FRENCH DOOR ACCESS TO GARDEN
  • EN-SUITE AND BATHROOM
  • PRIVATE SECLUDED ENTERTAINING GARDEN
  • ALLOCATED PARKING
  • HIGH SPECIFICATION FINISH THROUGHOUT
  • EASY ACCESS TO A1M/M1 & ALL NORTH LONDON AIRPORTS
  • 994 YEAR LEASE

About this home

Presenting a delightful ground floor apartment located in the sought-after Park View, Bancroft, Hitchin. This modern high specification property, built in 2021, offers a spacious living experience with a generous 911 sq ft of well-designed space.

This luxury apartment is a 2 minute walk to Sainsbury’s and only 5 minutes from local coffee shops and the centre of town, plus only a 15 minute walk to Hitchin train station.

One of the standout features of this property is its bespoke landscaped garden, added in 2025 by the current owner as a perfect sanctuary for outdoor enjoyment. The garden includes a covered pergola, making it an ideal entertaining area for summer gatherings or quiet evenings under the stars.

A valuable asset of the property is the share of freehold, which offers a sense of ownership, stability and peace of mind. A further benefit is an allocated parking space for one vehicle behind the property.

Park View is known for its community spirit and proximity to local amenities, making it a fantastic choice for those looking to settle in Hitchin which benefits from a vibrant community atmosphere, with local amenities, parks, and excellent transport links nearby.

Internal - Communal entrance door with passcode into carpeted entrance hallway with access to all 6 apartments.

Entrance Hallway - Front door leading into entrance hallway. Wood panelling and Karndean flooring with under floor heating. Full height door to built-in storage. Doors leading to:

Kitchen/Living Area - 6.08m x 5.98m (19'11" x 19'7" ) - Open plan Living: Full height feature windows to front aspect fitted with blinds. Continuation of wall panelling, Karndean flooring and under floor heating. Full height door to storage cupboard housing the air source heat pump system and underfloor heating system. Open plan leading to:

Kitchen/Breakfast: A range of dove grey kitchen wall and base units, soft close doors & pan drawers with quartz work surface and up stand. Integrated appliances comprising: Neff built-in slide & hide eyeline double oven with microwave/combi oven, 4 ring induction hob & extractor hood, integrated upright fridge freezer, washing machine/dryer, slimline dishwasher and wine fridge. Inset stainless steel one and half bowl sink with drainer grooves.

Matching freestanding island with quartz work surface fitted with under counter storage cupboards and seating for 3/4 stools with 2 feature hanging lights. Continuation of Karndean flooring with under floor heating.

Bedroom 1 - 4.72m x 3.42m (15'5" x 11'2") - French doors to rear aspect garden. Continuation of wood panelling, Karndean flooring with underfloor heating. Bespoke built-in 6 door cuboards, fitted with shelf, rails and shoe storage. Door leading to:

En-Suite - White suite comprising: concealed push button wc, two drawer vanity unit inset with wash hand basin, large walk-in shower with glass door. Fully tiled walls with tiled storage ledge with fully mirrored wall above. Shaver point. Ceramic tiled flooring with under floor heating.

Bedroom 2 - 3.39m x 2.93m (11'1" x 9'7" ) - Window to rear aspect. Continuation of Karndean flooring with underfloor heating.

Bathroom - White suite comprising: panelled bath fitted with wall mounted shower & glass screen, concealed push button wc, 2 drawer vanity unit inset with wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls, wall mounted LED mirror fitted with shaver point. Ceramic tiled flooring with under floor heating.

External -

Private Rear Garden - Newly painted fence with additional slatted topper privacy panels and low level wall perimeter with secure gated access. Bespoke landscaped garden completed by the current owner in September 2025. Mainly laid to entertaining patio and decorative stones, with a range of low maintenance trees and shrubs with large decorative boulders. Entertaining wooden pergola with bamboo roof providing a private & secluded entertaining sanctuary. External tap, power and light. Air source heat pump concealed with breathable wooden trellis structure.

Additional Property Information - SHARE OF FREEHOLD Lease: 994 years remaining EPC Rating: B Council Tax: Band B Service Charge: £166.66 pcm

Traditional brick construction Air source heat pump Mains electricity, water & sewage

Parking - 1 allocated parking space. Under croft bike storage racks.

Local Area - The property benefits from a perfect town centre location also within 10-15 minutes walking distance to Hitchin railway station. Trains into London Kings Cross and St Pancras circa 31 mins.

Hitchin is a beautiful historic market town based in North Hertfordshire and according to The Times' Best Places To Live it was voted as the 9th best place to live in the UK in 2013. It has outstanding primary schools and secondary schools.

Shopping: Unlike many other towns, Hitchin has a rich diversity of independent businesses. The town is still able to boast independent food retailers, a wealth of hair and beauty salons and an even greater range of coffee shops and restaurants.

The market itself remains an important part of the town trading four days a week: Tuesday and Saturday, general market, Friday bric-a-brac and collectables and Sunday, car boot.

Outdoor Space: Small and large green spaces throughout Hitchin provide a wide variety of open spaces, including Bancroft Gardens, Windmill Hill with panoramic views over the town centre. The Hitchin Priory, a beautiful 14th Century building set in 19 acres of picturesque gardens. There is also Hitchin Swimming Centre which offers 2 indoor pools, an Outdoor Pool with Art Deco lido and fitness centre with gym and 3 fitness studios.

Agents Note - The apparatus, equipment, fittings and services for this property have not been tested by First Step, all interested parties will need to satisfy themselves as to the condition of any such items or services. All measurements are approximate and therefore may be subject to a small margin of error.

These details are to be used as a guide only and their accuracy is therefore not guaranteed.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Size
911 sq ft / 85 sq m
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Share of Freehold
Parking
Residents
Garden
Yes
Heating
Air source heat pump
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Apt 2 Park View, Bancroft, Hitchin

Location

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  • Hitchin Station0.5 mi
  • Letchworth Station2.8 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 2, Park View, Bancroft
Hitchin SG5 1FU
Flat
Leasehold
29 Aug 2025£420,000
Apartment 5, Park View, Bancroft
Hitchin SG5 1FU
Flat
Leasehold
18 Dec 2024£375,000

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£2,376£47,500 deposit · £427,500 loan
Stamp Duty£13,750England 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 First Step, Stotfold on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 4 Nov 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 04/11/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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