Summary - 52 Peppermint Road SG5 1RY
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Compact, commuter-ready ground-floor flat with parking and gardens.
- Short walk to Hitchin town centre and mainline station
- Open-plan living with Juliet balcony and laminate flooring
- Allocated off-street parking plus visitor permit parking
- 105-year lease remaining; leasehold tenure
- Service charge £811pa; ground rent £160pa
- Electric panel/room heaters — higher running costs likely
- Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
- Local crime level reported as high
This well-presented ground-floor one-bedroom flat sits in a modern red-brick block just a short walk from Hitchin town centre and the station, making it a genuine commuter-friendly find. The open-plan living area with kitchen and French doors to a Juliet balcony maximises light and space across an efficient 549 sq ft layout.
Practical benefits include an allocated off-street parking space, well-maintained communal gardens, double glazing and fast broadband — useful for home-working. The long lease (105 years), modest service charge (£811 pa) and low ground rent (£160 pa) add certainty for a first-time buyer or investor seeking straightforward running costs.
Buyers should note the property is electrically heated with panel heaters and room heaters, which can mean higher running costs compared with gas heating. The flat is leasehold, and while the remaining term is healthy, purchasers will need to allow for leasehold administration costs and possible additional fees. Local crime levels are reported as high; prospective buyers should satisfy themselves on personal safety and security measures.
Overall this is a compact, practical flat in an affluent area with excellent transport links and amenities close by. It will suit a commuter, first-time buyer or investor looking for a low-maintenance home near schools and town centre facilities, provided they accept electric heating and the leasehold nature of the ownership.
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