Summary - Wesley Court Elmside Walk, Hitchin, SG5 SG5 1HB
2 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Ready-to-move-in retirement apartment near shops and transport links.
Two double bedrooms, newly modernised throughout
113 years remaining on lease; secure long lease term
Shared ownership tenure; service charges apply
24-hour on-site house manager and communal lounge
South-facing aspect with good natural light
Converted wet room; practical for accessibility
Electric room heaters only; no central gas heating
Ground rent £592 pa — higher than typical
This immaculately presented two-bedroom retirement apartment offers low-maintenance town-centre living with immediate accessibility. The flat has been modernised throughout, including new carpets, fitted bedroom furniture and a converted wet room, so it’s ready to move into without delay. With 113 years remaining on the lease and a chain-free sale, the tenure is secure for long-term occupation.
The development is purpose-built for older residents, with a 24-hour house manager on site, communal lounge and well-kept gardens that provide managed outdoor space without personal upkeep. The apartment faces south over the front of the development, giving good natural light, and it sits opposite Waitrose and close to local shops, restaurants and community amenities — ideal for those who prefer town-centre convenience and short walks to services.
Buyers should note this is shared ownership on a leasehold basis; service charge and financial responsibilities apply and are available on request. Heating is by electric room heaters rather than a central gas system, and ground rent is currently £592 which some buyers will find high. The wider area has excellent mobile signal and average broadband speeds, and the property is well-placed for rail links to London (around 30 minutes to Kings Cross).
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