Connells says ..
A well presented one bedroom ground floor apartment on the highly sought after Archers Court retirement development, just a short walk from Hitchin town centre. This apartment benefits from an open plan kitchen/reception, wet room, large double bedroom, residents car park and communal grounds.
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom retirement apartment in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, presents a convenient and relatively well-maintained living space. Located on Elmside Walk, within walking distance to Hitchin town centre, the property benefits from a good location with easy access to amenities and excellent schools. The apartment itself features a functional kitchen equipped with appliances, a modern bathroom with accessibility features, and a spacious living area. The photos reveal a generally clean and tidy interior; however, it appears unfurnished and could benefit from some cosmetic upgrades, such as repainting walls and updating the flooring. Access to communal gardens provides some outdoor space, although a private garden is not included. The price is comparable to similar retirement properties in the area, representing reasonable value, although more information is needed on the precise plot size to assess value per square foot. It is important to note this is a retirement apartment, and its appeal will be primarily to this target market. Overall, the property presents a suitable option for a retiree or those seeking a low-maintenance, central Hitchin residence, but buyers should budget for minor aesthetic updates.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 570.49
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 352,488.00 £Decreased by 23.33 %
- Est sale value
- 287,526.96 £Increased by 4.78 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,275.00 £/moDecreased by 12.25 %
- Est letting value
- 570.49 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.34 %Increased by 14.51 %
- Crime Rate
- 4.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Boys' School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.21 KM |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 0.34 KM |
| York Road Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Outstanding | 0.51 KM |
| Nh7 York Road Family Centre | Children's Centre | 0.63 KM | |
| Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed And Infant School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.68 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbes Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bedford Road | £ 161,681 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Whitings Court | £ 193,457 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| West Alley | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Silver Court | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin | 6086 | HIT | 1.89 KM |
| Letchworth Garden City | 6089 | LET | 6.52 KM |
| Arlesey | 6171 | ARL | 8.52 KM |
| Stevenage | 6092 | SVG | 9.77 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmside Walk, Hitchin | £ 200,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Elmside Walk, Hitchin | £ 350,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Elmside Walk, Hitchin | £ 260,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Elmside Walk, Hitchin, SG5 | £ 260,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Elmside Walk, Hitchin, SG5 | £ 250,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
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