Summary - 36, Coopers Yard, Paynes Park, HITCHIN SG5 1AR
2 bed 2 bath Flat
Modern two‑bed apartment with parking, central location and long lease — ideal for first‑time buyers or investors..
Two double bedrooms and two bathrooms including en‑suite
Open‑plan lounge/kitchen with Juliet balcony and natural light
Allocated underground parking space included
Long lease (109 years) — favourable for mortgage lenders
Service charge approx. £2,500pa; ground rent £300pa
Electric room heaters only — no central heating system
Limited communal external space; no private garden
Local area records very high crime levels — consider implications
Set in a popular warehouse‑style development in the heart of Hitchin, this modern two-bedroom apartment offers low-maintenance living with clear rental appeal or an easy first-home move. The open-plan lounge/kitchen, Juliet balcony and two bathrooms (one en‑suite) make the layout flexible for sharers, small families or buy‑to‑let tenants. Allocated underground parking and ample built-in storage are practical extras not always found in town‑centre flats.
The building is well maintained and of recent construction, and the flat is presented in good condition throughout. A long lease of 109 years and vacant possession (or tenant in situ) add transactional flexibility. Local amenities, cafes, banks and two outstanding secondary schools are all within easy walking distance, supporting both everyday convenience and rental demand.
There are important practical points to note: heating is electric (room heaters), broadband speeds are average, and the property has limited communal external space rather than a private garden. Service charge and ground rent are material costs to factor into affordability — approximately £2,500 pa service charge and £300 pa ground rent. The area records very high crime levels, which may affect buyer preference and insurance or rental lettings.
Overall this is a compact, well‑planned home in a prime town‑centre location. It will suit first‑time buyers seeking a straightforward, low‑maintenance flat close to shops and transport, or investors looking for a central rental with good school catchment and parking included.
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