Property Details

Property Insight:

Located on the second floor of the popular Park House McCarthy & Stone retirement complex, this spacious one-bedroom apartment is ideal for those looking to downsize and live in a central location.  The property is ideal for independent living whilst also being fully equipped to provide additional care packages should residents require a little more support. 

The apartment features several reassuring security measures, including a front door with spyhole, intercom security system and 24h emergency response pullcords.

As you enter the property, you’ll immediately notice it’s welcoming feel and warm and neutral colour scheme.  There is a large walk-in storage cupboard to your right, which is ideal for tidying away coats and shoes.  The living/dining room is spacious with a plush carpet and plenty of room to add furniture to make your own.  Part-glazed timber doors introduce plenty of natural light, making this a welcoming and bright space.

Double timber doors lead through to a modern fitted kitchen, with built-in electric oven and ceramic hob, plus a decent amount of cupboard space. 

The warm and neutral décor continues into the bedroom – a spacious double which features a walk-in wardrobe but also has plenty of room for additional furniture.  A fully tiled, modern shower room with heated towel rail completes the property.

Being a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living PLUS facility, an Estates Manager is on hand to attend to any queries, plus homeowners benefit from one hour’s domestic assistance per week as part of their service charge.

The complex has attractive grounds and fabulous communal facilities, including a stylish homeowners’ lounge, sunroom, laundry room and a restaurant offering freshly prepared meals every day (at a fee).  A busy social calendar means there is always something to do - the advantage to living in a McCarthy & Stone retirement complex is that you can socialise as little or as much as you like!  There is even a guest suite for visits by family and friends (subject to availability and a small fee).

On top of all this, you’re right on the doorstep of Hitchin’s cosmopolitan town centre, with shops, coffee shops and restaurants just a short stroll away.

The owner advises us of the following:

Ground rent - £435 per annum

Service charge: £824.53 per month

115 years left on the lease.

Minimum age of owner : 70 years.

Location Summary:

Hitchin continues to be one of Hertfordshire’s most desirable towns.  With excellent transport links (fast trains to London Kings Cross take just 28 minutes and Cambridge just 33 minutes), Hitchin often features as one of the best places to live in the UK.  The town centre offers a wide selection of independent boutiques, pubs and restaurants, as well as a market, and has a thriving local arts scene which includes two theatres.  Hitchin has plenty to offer families, with several schools which are rated outstanding, including the historic and renowned Hitchin Girls’ and Hitchin Boys’ schools, and great recreational facilities including several playgrounds plus indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

As well as a highly active local property market, Hitchin is an affluent area and is a commuter town. Therefore, house prices hold up comparatively well during turbulent times and thrive when the market is stronger.

If you are not familiar with Hitchin, we recommend spending a day or more here to enjoy all that this wonderful town has to offer.

These particulars are intended to give a fair and reliable description of the property but no responsibility for any inaccuracy or error can be accepted and do not constitute an offer or contract. We have not tested any services or appliances (including central heating if fitted) referred to in these particulars and the purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the working order and condition. If a property is unoccupied at any time there may be reconnection charges for any switched off/disconnected or drained services or appliances. All measurements are approximate.