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Hoo Road, Meppershall, SG17 5LP

East of England

£290,000

Listed on 28/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
875 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom terraced cottage in Meppershall has a ground-floor living room with an exposed brick fireplace and inset log burner, alongside a kitchen/diner with space for a table and a stable door leading towards the garden. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and additional cupboard storage, while the third bedroom includes fitted cupboards and a skylight. The rear garden is described as approximately 120ft long and includes a separate garden office or workshop, stated to measure about 16ft by 8ft externally, with power, lighting, plastered walls and a window. Further stated features include double glazing, a replacement gas boiler and on-street parking. Meppershall has a village store and post office, bakery, pub, village hall, school and pre-school. Shefford and Hitchin provide further shops and services, and the listing notes rail connections from Arlesey, Hitchin and Letchworth Garden City, with road access to the A1 and A6. The garden and detached workspace provide useful flexibility, while the existing kitchen and bathroom can be assessed against a buyer's preferred standard rather than assumed to require replacement.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

69out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £290,000, this three-bedroom cottage is priced about 16% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear opportunity for a buyer looking to acquire below the area benchmark. Its character lounge, long enclosed garden and separate garden office give it appeal beyond the house itself.

The interior shown looks clean and usable, with scope for a light cosmetic refresh, particularly in the dated but functional kitchen. The garden needs clearance and attention, while the fencing and outbuilding are worth inspecting more closely; overall, the photos show no obvious major structural defect.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire below the local average £/sqf, with the asking price around 16% under the area benchmark.
  • Refresh the dated kitchen finishes while retaining a room that appears functional and reasonably maintained.
  • Clear and shape the long garden into distinct outdoor areas, and explore the potential of the separate garden office after checking its condition and services.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Hoo Road, Meppershall, SG17 5LP
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Arlesey Rail Station

    3.0 miles

    Train · Arlesey

  • Letchworth Garden City Rail Station

    5.2 miles

    Train · Letchworth

  • Hitchin Rail Station

    5.4 miles

    Train · Hitchin

  • Biggleswade Rail Station

    5.6 miles

    Train · Biggleswade

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,096
Based on a loan of £217,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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