Summary - 42, Hanscombe End Road, Shillington SG5 3NB
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Shared-ownership two-bed in village setting with parking and rear garden..
- 50% shared-ownership offer; leasehold with 118 years remaining
- Two double bedrooms, compact efficient two-storey layout
- Private enclosed rear garden with timber shed
- Two allocated off-street parking spaces
- Offered with no onward chain; ready to move into
- Broadband speeds reported very slow in the area
- Medium local flood risk; factor insurance/consent costs
- Low crime area and close to Hitchin rail links
Comfortable two-bedroom terrace ideal for a first-time buyer seeking a low-maintenance starter home in a popular village setting. The property is offered as a 50% shared-ownership unit with 118 years remaining on the lease, so monthly costs are lower than full ownership but resale and mortgage options may be restricted.
The layout is practical: a living room with French doors to a private, enclosed rear garden and a compact kitchen and cloakroom on the ground floor. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The house is modern brick construction with gas central heating via boiler and radiators, and good natural light throughout.
Practical strengths include two allocated parking spaces, a timber garden shed and no onward chain so you can move in quickly. Be aware of some material trade-offs: broadband speeds in the area are reported very slow, and there is a medium flood risk for the locality. Shared ownership and leasehold tenure will affect long-term equity and purchase options — check finance and staircasing rules before committing.
This home suits a buyer wanting an affordable route onto the property ladder or a small household wanting village life with quick access to Hitchin’s rail links and amenities. The garden and compact footprint make it straightforward to maintain, while local schools and low crime levels add practical appeal.
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