eXp UK says ..
Exciting Opportunity for Over 60s in the Heart of Hitchin This bright and spacious two-bedroom ground-floor retirement apartment offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy a vibrant yet relaxed lifestyle in the heart of Hitchin town centre. Designed with convenience and comfort in...
Property Oracle says ..
This listing presents a two-bedroom, one-bathroom retirement apartment located in Whitings Court, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. The property benefits from a convenient town centre location within walking distance to excellent schools such as Hitchin Boys’ School (Outstanding Ofsted rating) and Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed And Infant School (Outstanding Ofsted rating), and close proximity to Hitchin train station, providing easy access to London and other major towns and cities. Residents have access to communal gardens. The apartment appears well-maintained and modern, with features including a fitted kitchen, bathroom and built-in storage. However, the images provided reveal the property is unfurnished, and may require some personal touches to truly maximise its aesthetic potential. The asking price of £250,000 appears to be a competitive price within the context of the Hitchin property market and is reflected in similar, comparable properties within the vicinity. The lack of plot size information prevents an accurate assessment of the overall value per square foot. However, given the location, condition, and amenities, this property represents a solid investment opportunity in a desirable and convenient location for retirement living. The property’s inclusion in a retirement development provides access to community benefits that might appeal to potential buyers. The absence of information about parking availability and maintenance costs associated with the development may impact potential buyers decision-making process.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 7
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 756.70
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 352,488.00 £Decreased by 23.33 %
- Est sale value
- 381,376.80 £Increased by 4.78 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,275.00 £/moDecreased by 12.25 %
- Est letting value
- 756.70 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.34 %Increased by 14.51 %
- Crime Rate
- 29.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Boys' School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.45 KM |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 0.67 KM |
| Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed And Infant School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.72 KM |
| Nh8 Bluebell Family Centre | Children's Centre | 0.78 KM | |
| York Road Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Outstanding | 0.84 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitings Court | £ 193,457 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Exchange Yard | £ 485,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| West Alley | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Market Place | £ 465,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Park Close | £ 253,333 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin | 6086 | HIT | 2.00 KM |
| Letchworth Garden City | 6089 | LET | 6.72 KM |
| Arlesey | 6171 | ARL | 8.86 KM |
| Stevenage | 6092 | SVG | 9.62 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paynes Park,Hitchin,SG5 1EJ | £ 250,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Coopers Yard, HITCHIN, SG5 | £ 275,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 | £ 200,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Paynes Park, Hitchin | £ 195,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 | £ 140,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
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|---|---|---|
| 23 Tilehouse Street | £ 742,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 34 Tilehouse Street | £ 190,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 32 Tilehouse Street | £ 598,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 74 Tilehouse Street | £ 385,000 | 0.11 KM |
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