Summary - 12 HAWTHORN CLOSE, HITCHIN SG5 2BW
2 bed 1 bath Detached Bungalow
Chain-free detached bungalow on a large corner plot with planning permission to add first-floor living..
Corner plot with large wrap-around garden and double garage
Planning permission granted to add first-floor living and convert garage
Generous living/dining rooms with original parquet flooring
Requires full renovation; kitchen and bathroom are dated
Sold with no onward chain — ready for immediate work
About 1.7 miles to Hitchin station; short walk to town centre
Close to several outstanding-rated schools (Hitchin Boys/Girls)
Council tax above average; EPC rating D
An exceptional renovation opportunity in central Hitchin: a detached two-bedroom bungalow on a large corner plot with a double garage and generous gardens. The property is sold chain free and comes with planning permission (ref 24/02221/FPH) to raise the roof, add front and rear dormers creating first-floor living, convert the garage to a dining room, and form a new vehicular access off Hawthorn Close.
Internally the house retains good proportions and original parquet flooring in main living areas. The sitting room and adjoining dining area are large and bright with sliding doors to a terrace; two double bedrooms and sizeable utility/cloakroom space offer flexibility. The current kitchen and bathroom are dated and the bungalow requires comprehensive renovation throughout, so it will suit buyers ready for a full refurbishment rather than a cosmetic update.
This plot is a major asset: wrap-around gardens, a block-paved patio and double garage provide scope for landscaping and extension (subject to the approved plans). The location is strong — a short walk to Hitchin town centre, close to outstanding schools and about 1.7 miles from Hitchin station for fast trains to London and Cambridge.
Practical notes: the property is freehold, currently has an EPC rating D, mains gas boiler and radiators, double glazing of unknown age, and council tax that is above average. This is ideal for a growing family or developer who wants a project with planning in place, but not suitable for someone seeking a move-in-ready home.
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