Elmside Walk, Hitchin, SG5

There is a particular point when downsizing can feel like a compromise.  Less space. Less freedom. Less of the life you are used to. This apartment challenges that idea.

At around 631 sq ft, it has the proportions to feel like a proper home rather than somewhere you have simply downsized into. The living space stretches to almost 22ft, giving you room for a proper dining table, comfortable seating and the sort of furniture you may actually want to bring with you.

Then there is the second bedroom.  For some, that will mean family can still stay. For others, it becomes a study, hobby room, dressing room or simply that valuable extra space that stops a move from feeling like too much of a sacrifice.

The kitchen sits naturally alongside the main living area, while the shower room has already been updated and includes level-access showering. From the apartment there is an open outlook too, giving a feeling of space beyond the windows without the responsibility of maintaining a garden yourself.

And then there is the location. Archers Court sits close to the centre of Hitchin, so this is not about retreating from everyday life. Shops, cafés, appointments, friends and the town itself remain within easy reach. Residents’ parking is available, there are communal gardens and shared areas, and lift access makes day-to-day living straightforward.

Yes, Archers Court is designed for retirement living. But we think the more important point is what that actually means here.

Your own front door. Your own furniture. Your own routine. Two bedrooms. Space for people to visit. Hitchin on your doorstep. And no garden, exterior maintenance or onward chain to complicate things.  There is support available in the background if it is ever wanted or needed, but it does not define how you live here.

For somebody who likes the idea of making life easier without making life smaller, this one deserves a closer look.

| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Archers Court is an MHA-operated leasehold retirement community for residents aged 60 and over. As with managed retirement communities, ongoing charges apply for the running, maintenance, staffing and shared facilities at Archers Court. Ground rent may also be payable, and resale charges apply. We will provide the full MHA Key Facts so buyers and families can consider everything clearly before proceeding. 

MHA’s wellbeing service includes 24-hour emergency response, but Archers Court does not provide personal or nursing care.

Council Tax Band - C

EPC Rating - C

Lease hold - 107 years remaining

| FIRST FLOOR

Open Plane Living Area: Approx 21' 11" x 11' 7" (6.69m x 3.53m) 

Bedroom One: Approx 15' 9" x 8' 6" (4.81m x 2.58m) 

Bedroom Two: Approx 10' 2" x 8' 2" (3.10m x 2.48m) 

Wet Room: Approx 8' 1" x 5' 4" (2.46m x 1.63m) 

| OUTSIDE

Communal garden and parking