# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (SG4 7TP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | LYCHGATE HOUSE, CHURCH LANE, HITCHIN, PRESTON, HERTFORDSHIRE SG4 7TP | | Price | £725,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | | Floor area | 136 m² | | Last sold | £725,000 Oct 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 25/07/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £2,019/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £31,770 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£70) - F (£200 - £400) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - 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/8837-6323-9200-0946-5222) ## Description CHAIN FREE SALE!!! A unique detached home located at the heart of this stunning Herfordshire village. Designed by renowned local architect for the existing owners back in the 1970's. This visionary home has been thoughtfully designed from its fabulous choice of brickwork to its vaulted roof ceilings. This tranquil setting is further enhanced being located opposite St Martin's Church. Those that enjoy the countryside will not be disappointed with the miles of surrounding woodland walks. The outstanding 'Red Lion' public house is literally around the corner offering a wide array of locally sourced foods and Preston cricket club also within a short distance. With versatile accommodation, generous plot, extensive parking and large barn style car port, this property also offers considerable scope to extend (STPP) should it be required. **The Accommodation Comprises** - **On The Ground Floor** - Entrance door opening to:- **Reception Hall** - 3.6m x 3.3m (11'9" x 10'9") - Fabulous open tread staircase. Vaulted ceiling. Clad ceiling with recess areas either side. Radiator. Side door to garden. Door to Study. Doors to:- **Shower Room** - 3.2m x 1.0m (10'5" x 3'3") - Fitted with a white suite comprising shower enclosure, low level W.C and washbasin. Terracotta tiled floor. Part tiled walls. Towel radiator. Vaulted ceiling. High level window. **Living Room** - 4.8m x 4.0m (15'8" x 13'1") - Exposed ceiling timbers. Central brick faced fireplace with tiled hearth and shelving to recesses. Radiator. Connecting walkway to Dining Room. Window to side. Internal doors to:- **Conservatory** - 4.2m x 3.6m (13'9" x 11'9") - Of brick base construction with a timber frame with pitched roof. Electric heater. Power and light connected. Terracotta tiled floor. Doors to rear garden. **Dining Room** - 3.6m x 3.0m (11'9" x 9'10") - Radiator. Window to rear. Glazed double doors to Reception Hall. Door to:- **Kitchen** - 4.0m x 3.5m (13'1" x 11'5") - Fitted with a range of cream shaker style floorstanding and wall mounted units with drawers and matching rolled edge worksurfaces. 1.5 bowl sink unit with drainer and mixer tap over. Space and connection point for a cooker with extractor fan over (not tested). Space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Space for under unit fridge and freezer. "Thermecon" oil fired boiler (not tested). Tiled floor. Part tiled walls. Window to side. Double doors opening to the South facing rear garden. Door to Reception Hall. **Study** - 3.5m x 3.3m (11'5" x 10'9") - Radiator. Window to front. Double doors to paved kitchen garden. **On The First Floor** - **Landing** - Galleried landing with velux window to front. Radiator. Further window to front. Doors to:- **Bedroom One** - 4.8m x 3.5m (15'8" x 11'5") - Loft access hatch. A range of fitted wardrobes. Two radiators. Dual aspect windows. **Bedroom Two** - 3.6m x 3.1m (11'9" x 10'2") - Plus fitted wardrobe. Radiator. Window to rear. **Bedroom Three** - 3.5m x 2.8m (11'5" x 9'2") - Plus entrance recess and shelved recess. Radiator. Window to rear. **Bathroom** - 2.6m x 1.7m (8'6" x 5'6") - Plus large airing cupboard with hot water cylinder (not tested). Fitted with a white suite comprising bath with shower over, low level W.C and washbasin. Tiled floor. Tiled walls. Heated towel radiator. Shaver socket. Window to side. **Outside** - **At The Front** - Extensive gravelled driveway providing off-street parking for several cars leading to a large CARPORT with loft storage over. Gated footpaths to both sides of the property providing access to the rear garden. **Rear Garden** - The rear garden is Southerly facing and features a paved patio adjoining the house with a two tier lawn beyond with borders stocked with a variety of shrubs, flowers and trees. Additionally there is a paved kitchen garden to the side of the property. Outside tap. **Floor Plans** - Please note that the floor plans are not to scale and are intended for illustrative purposes only. Any dimensions given are approximate. Therefore the accuracy of the floor plans cannot be guaranteed. **Council Tax Band** - We are advised that the Council Tax Band for this property is Band F. This information was obtained from the Valuation Office Agency - Council Tax Valuation List displayed on the Internet. **Floor Area** - Approx 136sqm. Please note that this measurement has been taken from the EPC, and may not include any unheated areas (e.g. conservatory, integral garage etc). **Epc Rating** - Current D; Potential C. **Services** - All mains services, except gas are understood to be installed and connected. The property features an oil fired central heating system. 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Our Privacy Policy & Notice can be viewed on our website ## Property Photos - ![Lychgte House, Preston-47.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555132) - Lychgte House, Preston-47.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-02.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555133) - Lychgte House, Preston-02.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-03.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555134) - Lychgte House, Preston-03.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-08.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555135) - Lychgte House, Preston-08.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-09.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555136) - Lychgte House, Preston-09.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-10.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555137) - Lychgte House, Preston-10.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-22.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555138) - Lychgte House, Preston-22.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-13.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555139) - Lychgte House, Preston-13.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-15.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555140) - Lychgte House, Preston-15.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-16.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555141) - Lychgte House, Preston-16.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-17.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555142) - Lychgte House, Preston-17.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-18.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555143) - Lychgte House, Preston-18.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-19.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555144) - Lychgte House, Preston-19.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-32.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555145) - Lychgte House, Preston-32.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-21.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555146) - Lychgte House, Preston-21.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-30.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555147) - Lychgte House, Preston-30.jpg - ![Lychgte House, Preston-29.jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555148) - Lychgte House, Preston-29.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Lychgate House, Church Lane, Preston (2).jpg](/listings/photos/137885987/555149) - Lychgate House, Church Lane, Preston (2).jpg ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | LYCHGATE HOUSE CHURCH LANE, PRESTON, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 7TP | £725,000 | 04/10/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 34 CASTLEFIELD, PRESTON, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 7AZ | £885,000 | 11/07/2025 | Detached | | 30 CASTLEFIELD, PRESTON, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 7AZ | £600,000 | 27/02/2025 | Detached | | 26 CASTLEFIELD, PRESTON, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 7AZ | £575,000 | 20/12/2024 | Detached | | BRAEMAR BACK LANE, PRESTON, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 7UJ | £945,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached | | GLEBE HOUSE CHEQUERS LANE, PRESTON, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 7TY | £2,200,000 | 12/01/2022 | Detached | | CHEQUERS END CHEQUERS LANE, PRESTON, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG4 7TY | £1,895,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £1,183,333 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £949,630 (27 Detached, SG4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -23.7% ## 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 Stevenage & North Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,247/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.2% (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:** £5,331/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 53.3% - **10y growth:** 37.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North Hertfordshire; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 15.7% - **10y growth (index):** 31.7% ## 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)