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£563,950

Wratten Road West, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2EJ

2bedrooms
2bathrooms
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 17 Jul 2026 · Hitchin

How the price compares

This home£563,950
Median 2 bed in SG5£280k45 homes listed · £448 per sq ft
Difference+101%above the area median

Key features

  • Exclusively for the over 60s
  • Video entry system
  • Intruder alarm
  • 24-hour support provided by a call system
  • Full fitted kitchen with integral upright fridge freezer
  • Provision for a dishwasher
  • Walk-in wardrobes to main bedroom*
  • Free parking
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Lodge Manager

About this home

(One bedroom apartment) These beautiful apartments come with a fully fitted kitchen, spacious living room, separate shower room and a large bedroom.

(Two bedroom apartment) These beautiful apartments come with a fully fitted kitchen, spacious living room, two double bedrooms, shower room and a separate WC.

The kitchen has been designed for practicality, with an upright fitted fridge freezer, hob and a waist-height oven to save bending down. There’s also an integral washer/dryer and provision for a dishwasher. Shower rooms feature low-level shower trays and easy turn taps. Walk-in wardrobes in the bedroom are available in selected apartments and all apartments include space for storage.

About the Development

This beautiful retirement development of one and two bedroom apartments enjoys an unrivalled, central location, close to all essential amenities and public transport. Invicta Lodge comprises 51 apartments and includes an Owners’ Lounge with coffee bar, creating the perfect location for socialising with like-minded neighbours when you wish. Well-located for the town centre, the development is within easy reach of the local shops, restaurants and travel amenities, so you can enjoy an independent, active retirement.

Social and communal lifestyle

Communal gardens are carefully landscaped, giving you the perfect place to relax and enjoy an afternoon cup of tea, without having to worry about the maintenance and upkeep that a large garden so often demands. The carefully designed Owners’ Lounge comes complete with a coffee bar and is a popular feature, providing the perfect venue for entertaining, participating in activities organised by your Lodge Manager, or just relaxing with a book. Events include everything from cheese and wine evenings to keep fit classes, giving you the chance to socialise as much as you like throughout the year.

Safety and security

Your safety and security are of paramount importance. Every apartment is fitted with a 24-hour support system, while a video entry system is installed as standard, so you can feel safe and secure in your retirement. Intruder alarms and fire and smoke detectors are fitted throughout the Lodge, while a Lodge Manager is on hand to assist you with anything else you might need.

The fully furnished Guest Suite provides an ideal space for your family and friends to stay over when visiting, while a lift to all floors is installed for your convenience.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
0 years left
Parking
Residents
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Hitchin Station1.0 mi
  • Letchworth Station3.4 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
23 Wratten Road West
Hitchin SG5 2AX
Terraced
Freehold
10 Aug 2026£375,000
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
24 Wratten Road West
Hitchin SG5 2AX
Terraced
Freehold
30 Sept 2025£430,000
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

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£2,821£56,395 deposit · £507,555 loan
Stamp Duty£18,198England 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 Your Move, Hitchin on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 17 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 17/07/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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