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£240,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 743 sq ft
Coopers Yard, Paynes Park, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5
0.02 miles
away
Leasehold
Added on 31/08/2026 
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£110,000
Guide Price 1 bed flat for sale Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EJ
1
bed 1
bath Flat
Retirement home Tenure: ask agent
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About this property
A fantastic opportunity to acquire this well-presented ground floor apartment, exclusively available for the over 55s, ideally positioned in the very heart of Hitchin town centre. Offering independent living with the reassurance and convenience of a professionally managed development, this spacious apartment is perfectly suited for those seeking comfort, security, and a vibrant lifestyle with excellent local amenities right on the doorstep. One of the standout features of this apartment is its own private front door access, offering a greater sense of independence and privacy compared to many similar developments where access is via a communal reception area.
Key features
- Must see video tour
- Exclusively for the over 55s
- Spacious ground floor apartment
- Private front door access offering added independence
- Re-fitted modern kitchen
- Contemporary re-fitted shower room
- Generous double bedroom
- Pets considered subject to application
- Allocated parking space
- Located in the heart of Hitchin town centre
Floorplan
Location
Paynes Park, Hitchin, SG5 1EJ
- 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 £110,000
£55k £165k
Deposit10% £11,000
£0 £110k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £99,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £22,000 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 1EJ. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Whitings Court, Paynes Park Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Apr 2026 | 624 sq ft £288/sq ft | 624 sq ft | £288 | £180,000 |
| 11, Whitings Court, Paynes Park Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Dec 2025 | 829 sq ft £226/sq ft | 829 sq ft | £226 | £187,500 |
| 40, Whitings Court, Paynes Park Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Nov 2025 | 614 sq ft £236/sq ft | 614 sq ft | £236 | £145,000 |
| 18, Whitings Court, Paynes Park Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Nov 2025 | 603 sq ft £265/sq ft | 603 sq ft | £265 | £160,000 |
| 2, Whitings Court, Paynes Park Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Oct 2025 | 646 sq ft £305/sq ft | 646 sq ft | £305 | £197,000 |
| 4, Whitings Court, Paynes Park Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Mar 2025 | 506 sq ft £306/sq ft | 506 sq ft | £306 | £155,000 |
| 15, Whitings Court, Paynes Park Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jan 2025 | 657 sq ft £259/sq ft | 657 sq ft | £259 | £170,000 |
| 31, Whitings Court, Paynes Park Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Nov 2023 | 474 sq ft £323/sq ft | 474 sq ft | £323 | £153,000 |
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