First-floor two-bedroom apartment with bright full-width windows
Set in a small development of 18 homes, peaceful woodland backdrop
Garage, brick external store and unallocated parking included
Resident-owned lease with 966 years remaining; low ground rent £25
Recently fitted Vaillant combi boiler; double glazing throughout
Single bathroom only; better suited to first-timers or downsizers
Mid-20th century flat roof — potential future maintenance risk
Chain-free sale with excellent broadband and low local crime
This first-floor two-bedroom apartment sits in a small, well-kept development of eighteen homes and enjoys a quiet, woodland backdrop on Hitchin’s west side. Bright full-width windows light the lounge and modern kitchen, and the principal bedroom includes built-in wardrobes. Practical storage is strong: six internal cupboards, a brick-built external store and a garage, plus unallocated visitor parking within the development.
The location is a major draw for first-time buyers: Oughton Head Nature Reserve, Waitrose, the library and Hitchin town centre are within easy reach. Broadband and mobile signals are excellent, local crime is low and nearby schools include several Ofsted-rated Outstanding and Good options. The apartment is sold with no onward chain and benefits from a very long resident-owned lease of 966 years, low ground rent and an affordable council tax band.
Heating is mains gas via a recently fitted Vaillant combi boiler and the property has double glazing throughout. The building dates from the mid-20th century with a flat roof and landscaped communal grounds — well maintained now but the roof’s age and mid-century construction could mean cyclical maintenance in the future. The flat has one bathroom and is an average-sized two-bedroom, so buyers seeking larger family accommodation may find it compact.
Overall this home offers a low-hassle, well-located entry into Hitchin’s market: chain-free, long lease and good storage make it particularly suitable for first-time buyers or those downsizing who value space efficiency, local green spaces and strong connectivity.
