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£435,000
2 beds · 1 bath · 859 sq ft
Bedford Street, Hitchin
0.1 miles
away
Freehold
Added on 19/09/2026 
1/19
1/19
£400,000
Offers Over 2 bed house for sale Oughton Head Way, Hitchin, SG5 2LE
2
beds 1
bath End of Terrace House
Tenure: ask agent
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About this property
Charming Two Bedroom Character Cottage | Oughton Head, Hitchin | SG5 2LE Nestled within the forever popular and highly sought-after area of Oughton Head, this beautifully charming two-bedroom character cottage offers a wonderful blend of period charm, cosy living and an enviable lifestyle location just moments from Hitchin town centre. Believed to date back to the circa 1890s, the property is rich in character and warmth, showcasing the timeless appeal that buyers adore in older Hitchin homes while still offering practical living spaces suited to modern-day life. From the moment you arrive, the attractive character frontage creates an immediate sense of charm and welcomes you into this much-loved home, which has been lovingly cared for by the current owner for over a decade.
Key features
- Must see video tour
- Charming two-bedroom character cottage
- Highly desirable Oughton Head location
- Bright bay-fronted living room
- Generous kitchen overlooking the garden
- Sunny mature rear garden
- Useful outbuilding with excellent home office potential
- Spacious principal bedroom with built-in storage
- Bright second bedroom ideal for guests or home working
- Walking distance to Hitchin town centre
Floorplan
Energy performance
Energy rating band D 63
Current
Potential
92+
A
81-91
B
69-80
C
Potential rating: 79 C
55-68
D
Current rating: 63 D
39-54
E
21-38
F
1-20
G
This home is rated band D, scoring 63 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band C (79) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.
Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.
Location
Oughton Head Way, Hitchin, SG5 2LE
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,449/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: North Hertfordshire's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £400,000
£200k £600k
Deposit10% £40,000
£0 £400k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £360,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £80,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in SG5 2LE. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, Kent Place Terraced | Terraced | Oct 2025 | 517 sq ft £846/sq ft | 517 sq ft | £846 | £437,000 |
| 9, Kent Place Terraced | Terraced | Jun 2024 | 570 sq ft £727/sq ft | 570 sq ft | £727 | £415,000 |
| 9, Kent Place Terraced | Terraced | May 2023 | 570 sq ft £684/sq ft | 570 sq ft | £684 | £390,000 |
| 3, Kent Place Terraced | Terraced | Feb 2023 | 506 sq ft £741/sq ft | 506 sq ft | £741 | £375,000 |
| 7, Kent Place Terraced | Terraced | Dec 2021 | 517 sq ft £687/sq ft | 517 sq ft | £687 | £355,000 |
| 6, Kent Place Terraced | Terraced | Jul 2021 | 538 sq ft £625/sq ft | 538 sq ft | £625 | £336,500 |
| 3, Kent Place Terraced | Terraced | Nov 2020 | 506 sq ft £704/sq ft | 506 sq ft | £704 | £356,000 |
| 8, Kent Place Terraced | Terraced | Jun 2019 | 495 sq ft £353/sq ft | 495 sq ft | £353 | £175,000 |
All sales on Oughton Head Way → All sold prices in Hitchin →
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