Summary - GROVE HOUSE 6 CADWELL LANE HITCHIN SG4 0AH
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact commuter flat with gated parking and clear improvement potential.
Chain-free first-floor flat, ideal for first-time buyer commuter.
Large lounge with bay window; separate kitchen and storage cupboards.
Secure gated parking (advertised two spaces; confirm exact allocation).
Compact 346 sq ft one-bedroom; practical but small overall footprint.
64 years remaining on lease — lenders may refuse standard mortgages.
Electric storage heating; check heating efficiency and running costs.
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal; walkable to station and amenities.
Presented in good decorative order; scope to improve kitchen and bathroom.
This chain-free first-floor flat offers a practical step onto the property ladder in central Hitchin. The layout includes a large lounge with a bay window, a separate kitchen, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a bathroom — all arranged within a compact 346 sq ft footprint. The development is modern and well maintained, with communal landscaping and secure gated parking.
Key conveniences suit a commuter or first-time buyer: it’s within walking distance of the railway station, local shops and leisure facilities, with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. Heating is via electric storage heaters and Council Tax is described as cheap, keeping running costs straightforward.
A significant material drawback is the short lease: 64 years remain. Many mortgage lenders refuse to lend on properties with this length of lease, so purchasers should expect difficulty obtaining a standard mortgage; cash buyers or those prepared to fund a lease extension are the most likely routes to purchase. Buyers should also verify the exact allocated parking entitlement (advertisements reference gated parking for two cars but other notes refer to one allocated space).
The flat is presented in good decorative order with wood-style flooring and offers scope for value-add through cosmetic updating to the kitchen and bathroom. Any buyer should check lease documentation and budget for potential lease-extension and associated legal/administration fees before progressing.
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