Summary - Flat 19, Maples Court, Bedford Road SG5 1HF
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Compact, low‑maintenance flat ideal for downsizers seeking central Hitchin convenience.
Town-centre retirement flat with residents' lounge and communal gardens
On-plot/off-street parking directly in front of the building
Compact one-bedroom apartment — approx. 479 sq ft, average-sized rooms
Leasehold with c.91 years remaining; chain free for quicker sale
Service charge c.£2,600 pa and ground rent c.£470 pa (ongoing costs)
Electric storage heaters (no gas central heating) — potential running cost issue
Modern 1990s purpose-built block with double glazing (install dates unknown)
Location convenience vs. very high local crime level should be weighed
This one-bedroom retirement apartment in central Hitchin offers low-maintenance living close to shops, transport and local amenities. The bright reception room looks onto tidy communal gardens and the development includes a residents' lounge and on-plot parking — practical features for everyday convenience and social living.
The flat is compact (approximately 479 sq ft) and well suited to downsizers who want an easy-care home in walking distance of town-centre facilities. Neutral décor, good natural light to the main reception and double glazing give a comfortable, ready-to-use interior; the building dates from the early 1990s and presents a modern brick exterior with maintained communal grounds.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement apartment with around 91 years remaining. Annual service charge and ground rent are material running costs (service charge about £2,600 pa; ground rent about £470 pa). Heating is via electric storage heaters rather than gas, which may affect running costs and comfort preferences.
The property is offered chain-free, which helps a quicker move, but the development is in a town-centre location with a very high recorded local crime level. For many purchasers the convenience and supportive retirement community will outweigh the location drawback, but it is an important factor to consider alongside service charges and lease length.
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