# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SG5 3SS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 1, PRIMROSE HILL COTTAGES, PIRTON ROAD, HITCHIN, HOLWELL, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 3SS | | Price | £850,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | D | | Floor area | 157 m² | | Last sold | £765,000 Jun 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 17/03/2031 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,445 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£45) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2120-4617-7090-7106-8891) ## Description This charming four bedroom semi-detached home offers an inviting blend of character features, modern comforts, and flexible living spaces, perfect for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with room to grow. The property opens into a warm and welcoming interior, where a modern fitted kitchen/dining room provides an ideal hub for family life. The spacious living room features a wonderful inglenook fireplace, while an additional reception room showcases a further log burner and charming character details, offering versatility as a study, snug, or playroom. A bright garden room floods the rear of the home with natural light and leads to a generous downstairs double bedroom, along with a practical utility space and a contemporary shower room. The first floor can be accessed via two separate staircases, enhancing the home’s unique layout. The standout principal bedroom enjoys a south facing balcony with uninterrupted countryside views and benefits from its own en suite shower room. Two further double bedrooms and a well appointed family bathroom complete the upper level. To the rear, a low maintenance paved garden with a gate providing direct access to scenic countryside walks. The front of the property features a beautifully manicured private garden with a large lawn, gated driveway parking for several vehicles, and a single garage. Holwell is situated just under three miles from Hitchin town Centre with its extensive shopping, schooling, leisure facilities, as well as numerous restaurants and a mainline railway station serving Kings Cross in London. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556667) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556668) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556669) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556670) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556671) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556672) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556673) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556674) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556677) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556684) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556692) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556696) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556697) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556701) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556704) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556706) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556707) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556708) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556709) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556710) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556711) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556712) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556713) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556714) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556715) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/87666465/556716) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/87666465/556717) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/87666465/556718) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #1931900 - **Address:** 1 Primrose Hill Cottages, Pirton Road, Holwell, SG5 3SS - **Certificate Issued:** 03/08/2004 - **Work Completed:** 30/03/2004 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #469046 - **Address:** 1 Primrose Hill Cottages, Pirton Road, Holwell, SG5 3SS - **Certificate Issued:** 28/02/2003 - **Work Completed:** 01/02/2003 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #15403842 - **Address:** 1 Primrose Hill Cottages, Pirton Road, SG5 3SS - **Certificate Issued:** 25/09/2022 - **Work Completed:** 22/08/2022 - **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #15509862 - **Address:** 1 Primrose Hill Cottages, Pirton Road, SG5 3SS - **Certificate Issued:** 27/11/2022 - **Work Completed:** 17/11/2022 - **Items:** 5 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | PRIMROSE HILL COTTAGES 1 PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SS | £765,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | PRIMROSE HILL COTTAGES 1 PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SS | £525,000 | 22/05/2008 | Semi-detached | | PRIMROSE HILL COTTAGES 1 PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SS | £310,000 | 01/07/2002 | Semi-detached | | PRIMROSE HILL COTTAGES 1 PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SS | £93,000 | 23/06/1995 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] GLEBE LODGE PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SS | £640,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] WAYSMEET PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SS | £795,000 | 20/09/2023 | Detached | **Street average:** £717,500 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £509,867 (34 Semi-detached, SG5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +66.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North Hertfordshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,274/mo - **Realistic:** £1,415/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,557/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Peterborough (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,047/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.17% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £176,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £141,500 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,414/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18.4% - **10y growth:** 15.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North Hertfordshire; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 16.9% - **10y growth (index):** 35.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)