Summary - 38, TALISMAN STREET, HITCHIN SG4 0EZ
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free, low-maintenance one-bed near Hitchin station — auction sale, lease short.
Ground-floor one-bedroom flat, compact 318 sq ft
Chain-free sale by Modern Method of Auction
Lease c.69 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgages
Non-refundable reservation fee 4.5% (min £6,600) payable on purchase
Low service charge (£40) and very cheap council tax
Communal gardens and off-street parking; low-maintenance exterior
Electric storage heating and post-2002 double glazing
Convenient for Hitchin town centre and station, fast broadband
A compact one-bedroom ground-floor flat in Hitchin, offered chain-free and sold via auction. The 318 sq ft apartment sits in a modern brick terrace near St Michael’s Road, with communal gardens and off-street parking — a low-maintenance option close to the town centre and station. Service charge is low and council tax is very cheap, supporting running-cost affordability.
This property has practical heating and glazing: double glazing (post-2002) and electric storage heaters. The layout is simple — living area opening to the bedroom, separate kitchen and bathroom — suited to a single occupant or investor seeking a let-ready, low-upkeep unit. Location benefits include excellent mobile signal, fast broadband, very low crime and several highly rated nearby schools.
Buyers should note material constraints: the lease has about 69 years remaining, which may affect mortgage availability and future value; many lenders could refuse to lend. The sale follows the Modern Method of Auction — the buyer must pay a non-refundable reservation fee (4.5% of price, min £6,600) and a Buyer Information Pack fee of £349. Inspect with lenders before bidding and factor auction costs into budgeting.
Given its size and lease length, this flat is best suited to investors comfortable with auction purchases or buyers who can fund in cash. There is potential for steady rental income due to the central location and local demand, but any buyer should consider the lease extension costs and mortgage implications before committing.
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