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Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5
For saleReduced 18 Jun 2026
£270,000Guide price

Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EZ

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 26 Feb 2026 · price reduced 18 Jun 2026 · Hitchin

How the price compares

This home£270,000
Median 2 bed in SG5£280k45 homes listed · £448 per sq ft
Difference-4%in line with the area

Key features

  • Second floor apartment
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Private balcony
  • Modern finish throughout
  • Town centre location
  • 0.1 mile, 2 min walk to Hitchin town centre (as per Google Maps)
  • 1.0 mile, 23 mins walk to Hitchin train station (as per Google Maps)

About this home

Positioned in the heart of Hitchin’s vibrant town centre, this contemporary two bedroom apartment offers stylish, low maintenance living with every convenience on your doorstep. Designed with modern lifestyles in mind, the property combines bright, open spaces with quality finishes throughout. The welcoming open plan living area is flooded with natural light, creating an inviting space for relaxing or entertaining. A sleek, modern kitchen sits neatly to one side, complete with integrated appliances and ample storage. Both bedrooms are generous doubles. The principal bedroom features fitted wardrobes, providing excellent built in storage, while the second double bedroom offers flexibility for guests, home working or additional living space. A beautifully presented, modern bathroom suite completes the accommodation. A particular highlight is the private balcony, offering a pleasant outdoor retreat ideal for morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day. We have been advised by the vendor that the remaining lease on the property is 120 years with a Service Charge of £2307.55 per annum and a Ground Rent of £250 also paid 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.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
120 years left
Ground rent
£250 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£2,307.55 per year
Parking
No parking, Allocated
Heating
Electric, Central
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Accessibility
No wheelchair access

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Hitchin Station0.8 mi
  • Letchworth Station3.1 mi
  • Stevenage Station4.5 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
1 Poppy House, Paynes Park
Hitchin SG5 1EZ
Flat
Leasehold
13 Jul 2026£187,500
37 Whitings Court, Paynes Park
Hitchin SG5 1EJ
Flat
Leasehold
10 Jul 2026£166,000
9 Whitings Court, Paynes Park
Hitchin SG5 1EJ
Flat
Leasehold
29 Apr 2026£180,000
8 Poppy House, Paynes Park
Hitchin SG5 1EZ
Flat
Leasehold
6 Jan 2026£285,000
11 Whitings Court, Paynes Park
Hitchin SG5 1EJ
Flat
Leasehold
4 Dec 2025£187,500
40 Whitings Court, Paynes Park
Hitchin SG5 1EJ
Flat
Leasehold
7 Nov 2025£145,000
18 Whitings Court, Paynes Park
Hitchin SG5 1EJ
Flat
Leasehold
3 Nov 2025£160,000
2 Whitings Court, Paynes Park
Hitchin SG5 1EJ
Flat
Leasehold
3 Oct 2025£197,000
Stapleton'S Tyre Services Limited, Paynes Park
Hitchin SG5 1EH
Other
Freehold
31 Mar 2025£88,875
4 Whitings Court, Paynes Park
Hitchin SG5 1EJ
Flat
Leasehold
13 Mar 2025£155,000

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£1,351£27,000 deposit · £243,000 loan
Stamp Duty£3,500England 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 26 Feb 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 18/06/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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