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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · SG5 3XW
For saleListed 123 days
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About
An excellent opportunity to acquire this one-bedroom first-floor apartment, ideally suited to first-time buyers, downsizers, or buy-to-let investors alike.
This property benefits from communal parking to the front and quiet position within the sought after Ickleford village which boarders on to Letchworth and Hitchin.
Mobile Signal Ok Step Inside: Accessed through a communal entrance hall, the accommodation comprises an entrance hall, a bright living room, a separate kitchen, a double bedroom, and a bathroom.
The property offers well-proportioned accommodation throughout and provides a practical layout that can be enjoyed immediately or enhanced to suit modern living requirements.
A particular feature of the apartment is the potential to reconfigure the internal layout, subject to any necessary consents, creating a more open-plan kitchen and living space that would appeal to today's buyers and tenants.
This offers an exciting opportunity for purchasers looking to add value and personalise the property to their own taste.
Offering excellent potential and broad market appeal, this apartment represents an ideal first home or a smart investment purchase with strong rental prospects.
Step Outside: The property benefits from well-maintained communal grounds, including an attractive lawned area to the side of the building, providing a pleasant open aspect for residents to enjoy.
Mature planting and established shrubs enhance the setting and contribute to the development's attractive appearance.
Parking is provided via a communal residents' car park, offering convenient off-road parking within the development.
Pedestrian pathways provide access to the communal entrance and surrounding grounds.
About the Area: Ickleford is a popular village situated on the northern edge of Hitchin in North Hertfordshire, offering a range of local amenities including a primary school, village shop, public houses, and a village hall.
The village enjoys a semi-rural setting with access to attractive countryside walks whilst remaining conveniently positioned for everyday services.
The nearby market town of Hitchin provides a wider selection of shopping, dining, and leisure facilities, together with a mainline railway station offering regular services to London King's Cross, St Pancras International and Cambridge.
The A1(M) is easily accessible via nearby junctions, providing convenient road links to London, the M25, Stevenage, Peterborough and the wider motorway network, making the area well placed for both commuters and travellers.
Agents Notes: Draft particulars yet to be approved by the vendor and may be subject to change.
Certain photographs in this listing have been enhanced using AI technology to showcase the property's potential and may not represent the exact current condition.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML): It is a legal requirement that all applicants comply with Anti-Money Laundering regulations.
As such, once a purchase or tenancy has been agreed subject to contract, the applicant(s) will be required to undertake an AML and financial sanctions check carried out by our third party provider at a cost of £66 inclusive of VAT per property, payable by the applicant(s).
Material Information: We are advised by the seller/landlord/tenant of the following information in good faith but its accuracy is not guaranteed and you should make your own investigations before committing to a sale or letting.
Please note in terms of mobile/phone reception, this is the view of the seller/landlord/tenant based on their current provider.
Water: Mains supply Electric: Mains supply Drainage: Mains supply Flood risk: No Mobile/Phone: Ok Tenure: Leasehold Council Tax Band: A Council tax payable: TBC Length of lease: 102 years Ground Rent details: £10 p/annum Service charge Details: £651.32 p/annum For further material information please contact the office marketing this property.
Value & comps
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Returns
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