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1 bed retirement property for sale Elmside Walk, Hitchin, SG5

Guide Price

£199,950

Added on 28/09/2026

Retirement home

Type: Retirement property
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Tenure: Leasehold

Key features

FIRST FIVE YEARS' MHA SERVICE & WELLBEING CHARGES PAID BY THE SELLER SUBJECT TO AN AGREED SALE PRICE AND CONTRACT PLUS £1,000 TOWARDS ADDITIONAL STORAGE OF PURCHASER'S CHOICE
Desirable corner position ground floor apartment with direct access to the communal garden
Spacious double bedroom
Town Centre location conveniently located opposite Waitrose
VACANT & CHAIN FREE - no onward chain
Residents and visitors parking
Lovely communal grounds and situated close to open parkland and outdoor pool
Independent living with on-site support available if required

About this property

** GROUND FLOOR CORNER APARTMENT WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO A SECLUDED GARDEN AREA - NO STAIRS, EASY LIVING ** Offered to the market is this delightful one bedroom ground floor apartment in the popular Archers Court assisted living development, offering a tranquil lifestyle and vibrant community for retired people aged 60 and over. This lovely development provides an ideal option for those seeking secure, low-maintenance living with support available if required, while still enjoying independence and easy access to local amenities. This one bedroom apartment benefits from direct access to the garden, with open parkland and an outdoor pool situated behind the development.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,632
Band B

£1,904
Band C

£2,176
Band D

£2,449
Band E

£2,993
Band F

£3,537
Band G

£4,081
Band H

£4,897

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In North Hertfordshire, 2026/27 bills run from £1,632 a year in band A to £4,897 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across North Hertfordshire, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Location

Elmside Walk, Hitchin, SG5

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £199,950

£99k £300k

Deposit10% £20,000

£0 £200k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £179,950 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £40,000 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.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
22, Archers Court, Elmside Walk Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2024	646 sq ft £542/sq ft	646 sq ft	£542	£349,950
18, Archers Court, Elmside Walk Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Aug 2024	635 sq ft £496/sq ft	635 sq ft	£496	£315,000
1, Archers Court, Elmside Walk Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2023	538 sq ft £465/sq ft	538 sq ft	£465	£250,000
9, Archers Court, Elmside Walk Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2023	538 sq ft £483/sq ft	538 sq ft	£483	£260,000
24, Archers Court, Elmside Walk Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Sept 2023	560 sq ft £572/sq ft	560 sq ft	£572	£320,000
2, Archers Court, Elmside Walk Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jun 2023	549 sq ft £483/sq ft	549 sq ft	£483	£265,000
23, Archers Court, Elmside Walk Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2023	667 sq ft £487/sq ft	667 sq ft	£487	£325,000
8, Archers Court, Elmside Walk Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2023	689 sq ft £490/sq ft	689 sq ft	£490	£337,500