Bittern Way, Letchworth Garden City
East of England
£65,000Guide Price
Listed on 28/10/2026
Listed on 28/10/2026
The listing
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Description
Offered at auction, this one-bedroom leasehold apartment is on the fourth floor of a purpose-built block in the north of Letchworth Garden City. The flat has a double bedroom, a lounge/diner, a separate kitchen, a bathroom, an entrance hall and a storage cupboard. Its west-facing windows are described as having far-reaching countryside views.
The property is stated to require refurbishment throughout. The block has lifts and a secure central entrance, with residents' parking and communal green space. Letchworth town centre, the station and Norton Common are each approximately one mile away. The lease is stated to have 100 years remaining, with ground rent of £10 per annum; the service charge is to be confirmed. The agent estimates gross rent at £9,900 per year. Buyers should review the legal pack and verify the service charge, lease terms and any other purchase costs before bidding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This one-bedroom flat offers a clear medium-scale improvement project, with worn flooring and dated finishes in the living space and bedroom, plus a kitchen with damaged fittings and marked walls. The bathroom appears relatively modern and intact, while the large windows, open countryside views and maintained communal grounds give the flat some distinctive appeal to build on.
The £65,000 guide price cannot yet be judged against local £/sqf values because the floor area is missing. The listing is for public auction; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap. The E grade reflects limited condition and fundamentals scores, while price/value and economics remain difficult to assess without floor-area data.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the worn lounge/diner and bedroom flooring and dated decorative finishes.
- Improve the kitchen by assessing the damaged lower fittings and marked walls for repair or replacement.
- Make the most of the large windows, open countryside views and maintained communal green space.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Letchworth Garden City Rail Station
1.0 miles
Train · Letchworth
Baldock Rail Station
2.0 miles
Train · Baldock
Arlesey Rail Station
2.6 miles
Train · Arlesey
Hitchin Rail Station
3.0 miles
Train · Hitchin
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Based on a loan of £48,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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