Summary - Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 SG18 8BE
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Light, centrally located one-bedroom apartment — close to the station and investment-ready..
Allocated off-street parking plus visitor spaces
0.3 mile walk to Biggleswade mainline train station
Newly replaced roof with 10-year guarantee
Prospective rental income approximately £950pcm
114 years remaining on lease (originally 125 years)
Service charge £1,255pa; ground rent £200pa; £500pa reserve contribution
Property in area with very high recorded crime levels
Building c.1900–1929 with solid brick walls (likely uninsulated)
This bright, first-floor one-bedroom apartment sits in a small block of four on Hitchin Street, just 0.3 miles from Biggleswade mainline station. The open-plan living area and contemporary fitted kitchen make the most of the 501 sq ft, creating a light, spacious feel ideal for single buyers or buy-to-let purchasers. Allocated off-street parking, visitor spaces and secure gated entry add convenience and security.
Practical advantages include a newly replaced roof with a 10-year guarantee, an EPC rating of C (78) and mains gas central heating. The property has a current prospective rental estimate of £950pcm, and service charge and ground rent are set out clearly: £1,255pa service charge, £200pa ground rent, plus a £500pa contribution to the reserve fund. 114 years remain on the lease (original 125-year term from 1 Jan 2015).
Be realistic about location and running costs: the immediate area records very high crime levels, which may affect appeal for some buyers and certain renters. The building dates from c.1900–1929 and has solid brick walls (assumed uninsulated), which could mean higher heating costs or scope for future improvement works. Council tax is very cheap, and broadband and mobile signals are strong.
Overall, this centrally located apartment offers straightforward access to transport, shops and riverside walks, and represents a tidy purchase for a first-time buyer seeking convenience or an investor targeting predictable rental income. Buyers should budget for ongoing service charges and consider the local crime profile when assessing long-term value.
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