Summary - WHITINGS COURT 25 PAYNES PARK HITCHIN SG5 1EJ
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Ready-to-move-in one-bedroom flat with communal facilities and parking on a corner plot.
Corner position with good natural light
Newly refitted walk-in shower and recent redecoration
Lift to all floors and communal Careline support
Residents’ lounge, laundry, gardens and parking
105 years remaining on lease; leasehold tenure
Service charge c. £3,010pa; ground rent c. £395pa
Electric storage heating only; no gas central heating
Local area crime level recorded as very high
A well-presented one-bedroom retirement apartment positioned on a corner plot in Whitings Court, just steps from Hitchin town centre. The apartment is freshly refurbished with a new walk-in shower, clean carpets and neutral decoration throughout, ready for immediate occupation. The lift and communal facilities make daily life easier, while the corner position brings extra natural light.
Designed for independent living, the McCarthy & Stone development includes a residents’ lounge, laundry room, communal gardens, parking and a development manager, plus Careline support throughout. The 105-year lease and reasonable council tax create a straightforward long-term ownership picture for retirees seeking low-maintenance town-centre living.
Buyers should note material running costs and features: the property is leasehold with an average service charge of £3,010 and ground rent of £395 per year; heating is by electric storage heaters; and the local crime level is recorded as very high. These factors should be weighed against the convenience, finish and central location when considering this apartment.
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