Guide price

£150,000

1 bed flat for sale
Maples Court, Bedford Road, Hitchin SG5

    • 1 bed

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

Retirement
Chain free
Leasehold
Added on 24/03/2026

About this property

  • First floor retirement apartment

  • One double bedroom

  • Modern fitted kitchen

  • Residents parking

  • No onward chain

  • 0.3 miles, 6 mins walk to Hitchin town centre (as per Google maps)

  • 1.1 miles, 24 min walk to Hitchin train station (as per Google maps)

  • Level access

  • Lift access

A thoughtfully well presented first floor retirement apartment offering comfortable, low‐maintenance living in a peaceful setting. The property enjoys a bright outlook and a thoughtfully arranged layout ideal for independent living.

The spacious living/dining room overlooks attractive green space, a modern fitted kitchen sits just off the main living area. The double bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes, providing excellent storage. Completing the accommodation is a well‐appointed shower room and an entrance hall including a generous built‐in storage cupboard.

The development benefits from a lovely communal lounge and facilities and has lifts and stairs to all floors. The development is warden controlled and includes a care alarm system and residents parking.

We have been advised by the vendor that the remaining Lease on the property is 91 Years from 2026, there is a Ground Rent of £234.73 and a Service Charge of £1417.06 which are both paid twice annually.

Hitchin is a charming medieval market town and has many fine Tudor and Georgian buildings, particularly around the market square. Near to the market square stands the large medieval parish church of St Mary. The town provides good shopping as well as a swimming pool, football team, two theatres, a wide variety of restaurants and pubs and highly regarded girls’ and boys’ schools. There is also a mainline railway station providing direct access to Kings Cross and Cambridge.

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More information

  • Tenure

    Leasehold (91 years)

  • Service charge

    £2,834

  • Council tax band

    C

  • Ground rent

    £487

  • Ground rent date of next review

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