Park, House, Old Park Road, Hitchin
By McCarthy & Stone Resales
£ 245,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
McCarthy & Stone Resales says ..
ENJOY LUNCH ON US WHEN YOU TAKE A TOUR OF PARK HOUSE - BOOK NOW! WELL PRESENTED retirement apartment with a spacious living room with a JULIET BALCONY. Modern kitchen with BUILT IN APPLIANCES, a double bedroom with a WALK-IN WARDROBE and a CONTEMPORARY SHOWER ROOM completes this lovely a...
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom retirement apartment at Park House, Old Park Road, Hitchin, is presented in good condition with a modern kitchen and bathroom. The apartment benefits from a spacious living area with a Juliet balcony and a sizeable walk-in wardrobe. The development’s location in Hitchin offers convenient access to local amenities, transport links (Hitchin train station being 2.25km away), and highly-rated schools (several outstanding and good-rated schools within a short radius). The development also provides excellent communal facilities, including a restaurant, landscaped gardens, and potentially other shared amenities, beneficial for residents. However, a key limitation is the lack of private outdoor space; the property description indicates a communal garden but not a private garden. This is a significant factor for buyers who seek individual gardens. The absence of precise square footage data for comparable properties limits precise valuation analysis. The property is marketed toward a specific demographic – older adults – which might affect the overall market reach. The price is reasonable for a retirement property of this nature and size in the Hitchin area, though the buyer should independently verify the precise value based on comprehensive research and a property survey.
Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 685.34
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 347,500.00 £Decreased by 50.70 %
- Est sale value
- 396,126.52 £Decreased by 6.92 %
- Average area rental value
- 3,200.00 £/moIncreased by 82.65 %
- Est letting value
- 3,426.70 £/moIncreased by 400.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 11.05 %Increased by 270.81 %
- Crime Rate
- 6.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
McCarthy & Stone Resales created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed And Infant School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.32 KM |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | Academy Sponsor Led | Good | 0.47 KM |
| Hitchin Boys' School | Academy Converter | Outstanding | 0.57 KM |
| York Road Nursery School | Local Authority Nursery School | Outstanding | 0.78 KM |
| Nh7 York Road Family Centre | Children's Centre | 0.88 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Road | £ 161,681 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Crabbes Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bedford Road | £ 547,475 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bedford Street | £ 693,750 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Whitings Court | £ 193,457 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin | 6086 | HIT | 2.25 KM |
| Letchworth Garden City | 6089 | LET | 6.85 KM |
| Arlesey | 6171 | ARL | 8.63 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Park Road, Hitchin | £ 12,500 | BUY | 4 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Old Park Road, Hitchin | £ 12,500 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Bedford Road, Hitchin | £ 325,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.05 KM |
| Maples Court, Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 | £ 139,995 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Bedford Road, Hitchin, SG5 | £ 285,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.07 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 57 Old Park Road | £ 215,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 39 Old Park Road | £ 385,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 54 Old Park Road | £ 437,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 40 Old Park Road | £ 360,000 | 0.02 KM |
| 41 Old Park Road | £ 269,000 | 0.02 KM |