The Ridings, Hertford
East of England
£550,000
Listed on 03/11/2026
Listed on 03/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
End Of TerraceArea
938 sqftFeatures
- Balcony
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This four-bedroom semi-detached house is set on a no-through road on the western side of Hertford, within walking distance of Hertford North station and the town centre. Its position looks out towards the River Mimram, open grazing land and woodland, with the listing noting the local wildlife and uninterrupted views.
The accommodation includes an 18ft living and dining room with sliding doors to a 25ft balcony, a 14ft kitchen, four bedrooms, a ground-floor bathroom and a separate WC. Double glazing is stated. Outside, there are gardens of approximately 40ft and a garage en bloc.
The property is offered with scope for modernisation and improvement, giving a purchaser the opportunity to update the existing accommodation. The listing also notes rail services to London and Stevenage and road access via the A414 towards the A1 and A10, with onward links to the M25.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
44out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
The standout feature is the long balcony looking over the River Mimram, open fields and woodland, complemented by a bright living/dining room and a maintained garden. Inside, the house appears clean and usable but dated, offering scope for a light modernisation rather than a major rebuild; the kitchen finishes and older carpets are among the visible areas to refresh. The balcony is a notable asset, though its condition should be checked.
The main constraint is value: at £550,000, the asking price is around 14.6% above the local £/sqf average. With a mid-to-substantial programme of improvements added, the purchase costs also look stretched against the local benchmark for this floor area; that comparison is not a forecast of the value after renovation.
Key opportunities
- Make the most of the long balcony and open River Mimram outlook, subject to checking its condition.
- Refresh dated decoration and flooring to give the bright living/dining space and bedrooms a more contemporary feel.
- The maintained garden and convenient position within walking distance of the station and town centre add to the home's appeal.
Key risks
- At this asking price, the purchase and improvement programme leave limited room against local benchmarks for the home's floor area.
- The all-in picture is soft when the asking price sits alongside the indicated works scale — around 14% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. Finished value after works is not modelled here.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Hertford North Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Hertford
Hertford East Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Hertford
Bayford Rail Station
2.5 miles
Train · Bayford
Ware Rail Station
3.1 miles
Train · Ware
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£2,247
Based on a loan of £412,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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