# 4 bedroom bungalow for sale (SG5 3SS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | NEW COURT, PIRTON ROAD, HITCHIN, HOLWELL, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 3SS | | Price | £970,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Council tax | TBC | | Last sold | £499,950 Sep 2012 | ## Description Situated within this extremely desirable village, is this spacious detached bungalow enjoying stunning views over Hertfordshire countryside and beyond. The property sits on a generous plot of half an acre and presents generous room dimensions coupled with superb versatility. The accommodation comprises two entrance halls, very large lounge/diner, breakfast room, kitchen, utility room, w/c, studio and study. There are currently four bedrooms with an ensuite to the principal bedroom, this can be reconfigured to allow for a separate annex. The external grounds benefit from multiple working sheds and two fantastic garden rooms, one also having a delightful terrace above. A carriage drive allows for multiple vehicles to park and there is also ample space to build a detached garage. Holwell is a sought-after hamlet off the Bedford Road, linked to Pirton village, approximately 3 miles north of Hitchin. It offers a peaceful rural environment close to amenities. There is a local church (St Peters), a village hall, a recreation ground as well as a vibrant bowls club and cricket pavilion, all to be enjoyed by the local community. Holwell embraces the community and shares village social activities with nearby Pirton, where there is an excellent primary school. A short drive will bring you to the stunning market town of Hitchin. Offering a wide selection of excellent shops, schools, pubs, restaurants, leisure facilities and places of worship, Hitchin has recently been named the second best place to live in the UK and is on the London Kings Cross east coast mainline and the fastest service to London Kings Cross takes just 28 minutes, to Cambridge takes 33 minutes and Peterborough, 38 minutes. The property sits on a generous plot of half an acre and presents generous room dimensions coupled with superb versatility. The accommodation comprises two entrance halls, very large lounge/diner, breakfast room, kitchen, utility room, w/c, studio and study. There are currently four bedrooms with an ensuite to the principal bedroom, this can be reconfigured to allow for a separate annex. The external grounds benefit from multiple working sheds and two fantastic garden rooms, one also having a delightful terrace above. A carriage drive allows for multiple vehicles to park and there is also ample space to build a detached garage. Holwell is a sought-after hamlet off the Bedford Road, linked to Pirton village, approximately 3 miles north of Hitchin. It offers a peaceful rural environment close to amenities. There is a local church (St Peters), a village hall, a recreation ground as well as a vibrant bowls club and cricket pavilion, all to be enjoyed by the local community. Holwell embraces the community and shares village social activities with nearby Pirton, where there is an excellent primary school. A short drive will bring you to the stunning market town of Hitchin. Offering a wide selection of excellent shops, schools, pubs, restaurants, leisure facilities and places of worship, Hitchin has recently been named the second best place to live in the UK and is on the London Kings Cross east coast mainline and the fastest service to London Kings Cross takes just 28 minutes, to Cambridge takes 33 minutes and Peterborough, 38 minutes. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/126908627/556838) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/126908627/556845) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/126908627/556849) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/126908627/556855) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 32](/listings/photos/126908627/556862) - Picture No. 32 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/126908627/556866) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/126908627/556869) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/126908627/556871) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/126908627/556873) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/126908627/556875) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/126908627/556878) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/126908627/556880) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/126908627/556882) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 43](/listings/photos/126908627/556884) - Picture No. 43 - ![Picture No. 31](/listings/photos/126908627/556888) - Picture No. 31 - ![Picture No. 30](/listings/photos/126908627/556891) - Picture No. 30 - ![Picture No. 35](/listings/photos/126908627/556894) - Picture No. 35 - ![Picture No. 34](/listings/photos/126908627/556897) - Picture No. 34 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/126908627/556900) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/126908627/556902) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 46](/listings/photos/126908627/556904) - Picture No. 46 - ![Picture No. 42](/listings/photos/126908627/556906) - Picture No. 42 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/126908627/556908) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/126908627/556910) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/126908627/556912) - Picture No. 06 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/126908627/556913) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/126908627/556914) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | NEW COURT PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SS | £499,950 | 17/09/2012 | Detached | | NEW COURT PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SS | £560,000 | 20/07/2004 | Detached | | NEW COURT PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SS | £235,000 | 28/05/1999 | 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 | | PETER HOUSE HOLWELL ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SL | £600,000 | 21/02/2022 | Detached | | CAMBRIDGE COTTAGES FENSTANTON 2 HOLWELL ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SL | £510,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] PRIMROSE HILL COTTAGES 1 PIRTON ROAD, HOLWELL, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3SS | £765,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £733,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £555,000 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £728,340 (41 Detached, SG5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +33.2% ## 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:** 0.15% (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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 4.8% - **10y growth:** 27.8% ## 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)