Summary - Coopers Yard, Paynes Park, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 SG5 1AR
2 bed 2 bath Maisonette
Ground-floor two-bed ideal for first-time buyers wanting low-maintenance town living.
50% shared ownership — affordable entry on to the ladder
Recently renovated with refitted bathroom and en-suite
Open-plan lounge/kitchen with built-in bedroom storage
Underground garage and communal grounds included
Leasehold with approximately 82 years remaining
Heating via electric room heaters (no gas central heating)
Local broadband speeds reported slow — check providers
Local recorded crime levels are very high — factor into decision
This two-bedroom ground-floor maisonette in central Hitchin offers an accessible step onto the property ladder via a 50% shared ownership arrangement. Set within a modern development completed around 2010, the apartment has been recently renovated and benefits from an open-plan living area, refitted bathroom and en-suite, plus built-in bedroom storage.
Practical features include an allocated underground garage and communal grounds, making day-to-day life low maintenance for busy first-time buyers. The apartment’s compact footprint (approximately 632 sq ft) and double glazing suit modern urban living in the town centre, with a wide range of amenities and excellent rail connections to London nearby.
Buyers should note material facts: the property is leasehold with about 82 years remaining, ground rent around £300, and heating is by electric room heaters rather than a gas central system. Broadband speeds are reported slow in the area, and local recorded crime levels are very high — factors to weigh alongside the convenience and strong local schools.
Overall, this apartment is best for a first-time buyer seeking a recently renovated, low-maintenance home in Hitchin town centre who accepts shared ownership and the practical limitations of electric heating, leasehold tenure and local broadband/crime considerations.
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