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Guide price

£240,000

2 bed flat for sale
Francis Close, Hitchin SG4

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: C

  • Chain free
  • Leasehold

Country Properties - Hitchin

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About this property

  • Two Bedroom Second Floor Flat

  • Sought after SG4 9 postcode area

  • Garage en bloc

  • 1.2 miles, 24 mins walk to the town centre (as per google maps)

  • 1.5 miles, 31 mins walk to the train station (as per google maps)

  • No onward chain

Set within a quiet cul-de-sac and the sought after SG4 9 postcode area is this purpose built two bedroom second floor flat that offers comfortable accommodation. The property offers an entrance hall with storage cupboard, generous living room with doorway through to the well fitted kitchen, two good size bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside there are communal grounds and gardens as well as a garage en bloc.

We have been advised by our vendor that the lease commenced on the 29th September 2012 and has 189 years remaining, as a 90 year extension is being granted. The vendor has advised us that as of October 2024 the service charge is £300 per 6 months and the ground rent is £250 per annum.

Hitchin is a charming medieval market town and has many fine Tudor and Georgian buildings, particularly around the market square. Near to the market square stands the large medieval parish church of St Mary. The town provides good shopping as well as a swimming pool, football team, two theatres, a wide variety of restaurants and pubs and highly regarded girls and boys schools. There is also a mainline railway station providing direct access to Kings Cross and Cambridge.

Hitchin is a charming medieval market town and has many fine Tudor and Georgian buildings, particularly around the market square. Near to the market square stands the large medieval parish church of St Mary. The town provides good shopping as well as a swimming pool, football team, two theatres, a wide variety of restaurants and pubs and highly regarded girls and boys schools. There is also a mainline railway station providing direct access to Kings Cross and Cambridge.

Fees (incl. VAT): Admin Fee £125 per tenancy, Referencing Fee £30 per adult (proposed tenant, or required guarantor), Company Referencing Fee £60. A Holding Fee (which will be used as the first month’s rent) is required on completion of satisfactory references. A Deposit is required prior to occupancy, which will equate to 1.5 times the monthly rent. A Check Out charge of £110 is payable at the end of the tenancy.

Two real double bedrooms, large living room, new kitchen with all appliances including dishwasher, super new bathroom with shower, garage and parking. Available 17th February.

Building Safety

None

Mobile Signal

Not aware of any issues

Existing Planning Permission

No

Coalfield Or Mining

No

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (189 years)

  • Service charge

    £600

  • Council tax band

    B

  • Ground rent

    £250

  • Ground rent date of next review

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