25 LONGMEADOW DRIVE
HITCHIN, ICKLEFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE SG5 3TJ
Property details
Floor area
185 m²
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£612,500 Mar 2018
Price per m²
£3,514/m²
Local average
£728,340 (-10.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (22,048 of 33,755)
Street crime
10 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Large Detached House
- Popular Village Location
- Double Width Private Plot
- 5 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms
- 4 Reception Rooms
- Large Tandem Garage
- Enormous Potential
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Situated at the end of this popular cul-de-sac, the property is well placed for all village amenities including the highly regarded Primary School and village shop.
The accommodation features a spacious entrance hall, cloakroom, formal dual aspect sitting room with open fireplace, large L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room, impressive sized open plan dining/family room plus a modern conservatory. Upstairs there are five good sized bedrooms, a family bathroom and a large en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom. To the side of the property is a brick built workshop and a blockpaved driveway provides off-street parking and access to a large double length tandem garage with enormous potential.
The property requires updating and refitting and offers in our opinion enormous potential and therefore an early viewing is highly recommended.
The Accommodation Comprises -
On The Ground Floor - Entrance porch with part double glazed door with matching frosted glazed side panels providing access to the Entrance Hall.
Entrance Hall - Staircase providing access to the first floor. Built-in coats cupboard. Built-in boiler cupboard with a Johnson & Starley Economaire 65 warm air boiler (not tested). Two wall light points. Warm Air vents. Doors providing access to the Sitting Room, Kitchen, rear Dining/Family Room and Cloakroom.
Cloakroom - Fitted with a white suite comprising push button low level W.C and wall mounted ceramic washbasin. Partly ceramic tiled walls. Extractor fan. Coved ceiling.
Sitting Room - 17'6" x 14'0" max (5.33m x 4.27m max) - A dual aspect room with uPVC double glazed windows with views over the driveway and front garden. Coved ceiling. TV point. Central open fireplace with a Yorkstone brick surround and matching hearth with recessed display/storage shelving. Fitted bookcase. Three wall light points. TV point. Warm air vents.
Dining/Family Room - 22'2" x 19'0" overall (6.76m x 5.79m overall) - A dual aspect room with uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear and side gardens plus double glazed sliding patio doors that provide access to the rear Conservatory. Wall light point. Warm air vents. Worcester wall mounted heater/air conditioning unit (not tested). TV point. Serving hatch to the Kitchen. Partly pine panelled ceiling. Large built-in understairs storage cupboard with shelving and light.
Conservatory - 11'0" x 13'6" (3.35m x 4.11m) - Of modern uPVC double glazed construction standing on a dwarf brick wall with various opening windows and double glazed door that provides access to the patio and garden. Ceramic tiled floor. Glass roof with an electrically operated opening window plus fitted ceiling and window blinds. Various power sockets. Low wattage plug in lighting points. Electric underfloor heating. TV point. Attractive views over the garden.
Kitchen - 22'0" x 11'0" max (6.71m x 3.35m max) - An L-shaped room fitted with a matching range of floorstanding and wall mounted storage cupboards with top cornicing, under pelmet detail and drawers. Ample wood effect rolled edge worksurfaces. Four ring gas hob (not tested) with extractor over (not tested). 2½ bowl Franke sink unit with mixer tap over. Partly ceramic tiled walls. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Space for an upright fridge freezer. Double eye level NEFF oven (not tested) set into a matching housing. Space and plumbing for a tumble dryer. uPVC double glazed door plus additional matching window that provides access/views over the rear garden. Coved ceiling. Built-in storage cupboard with shelving. Door providing access to the Garage. Additional built-in pantry style storage cupboard with shelving. Warm air vents.
On The First Floor -
Landing - Doors providing access to the Bedrooms. Overstairs built-in airing cupboard with linen shelving. Access to the loft space. Partly vaulted area with velux rooflight. Warm air vents.
Bedroom One - 14'2" x 12'0" (4.32m x 3.66m) - Measurements taken to the front of a range of built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and storage shelving. Large uPVC double glazed window with attractive views over the rear garden to the fields and paddock land that run round to the rear of the property. Coved ceiling. Wall light points. Warm air vents. Access to the En-Suite.
En-Suite - 6'2" x 10'11" (1.88m x 3.33m) - Fitted with a large corner bath with shower curtain rail and chrome shower attachment, pedestal washbasin and low level W.C. Partly ceramic tiled walls. Frosted uPVC double glazed window to the rear. Shaver socket and light. Recessed spotlighting.
Bedroom Two - 10'11" x 13'0" (3.33m x 3.96m) - Two sets of built-in wardrobe/storage cupboards with hanging rails and storage shelving. Washbasin set into a vanity unit with partly ceramic tiled walls. Shaver socket and light. Warm air vents. UPVC double glazed window to the front.
Bedroom Three - 10'6" x 11'11" (3.20m x 3.63m) - Coved ceiling. Warm air vents. UPVC double glazed window to the front.
Bedroom Four - 10'9" x 8'7" (3.28m x 2.62m) - Measurements taken to the front of a range of built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and storage shelving. Washbasin set into a vanity unit with partly ceramic tiled walls. Shaver socket and light. Warm air vents. UPVC double glazed window with attractive views over the rear garden and to the surrounding fields and paddock land.
Bedroom Five - 10'6" x 6'2" (3.20m x 1.88m) - UPVC double glazed window to the front. Built-in storage cupboard with shelving. Telephone point. Warm air vents.
Family Bathroom - 6'6" x 5'11" (1.98m x 1.80m) - Fitted with a suite comprising push button low level W.C, washbasin set into a vanity unit with storage cupboards below and matching wall mounted storage cupboard above. Panelled bath with shower screen and an Aqualisa fitted shower unit over (not tested). Recessed halogen spotlighting. Partly ceramic tiled walls. Coved ceiling. Shaver socket. UPVC double glazed frosted window to the side.
Outside -
Front Garden - Open plan and laid predominantly to lawn with various flower and shrub borders. Gated access to the rear garden. Blockpaved driveway that provides access to the double length Garage.
Workshop - 11'10" x 8'1" (3.61m x 2.46m) - With power and light connected. uPVC double glazed window to the front. uPVC entrance door.
Rear Garden - To the immediate rear of the property is a paved patio area with garden tap and outside lighting. The rear garden enjoys a North-Westerly facing aspect and in our opinion a good degree of privacy. It is laid predominantly to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders and enclosed by panelled fencing and mature hedging. Within the garden are various fruit trees, a silver birch and to the side of the property is a vegetable garden with a greenhouse. Additional outside lighting. A gated pathway provides access to the front. Timber shed. Access to:-
Double Length Garage - 10'9" x 29'6" (3.28m x 8.99m) - Window to the rear. Utility recess that incorporates a washing machine, ceramic butler sink and storage shelving. Further recess suitable for housing a chest freezer. Up and over vehicular entry door. Partly glazed door to the rear. Solar panels to the roof (not tested).
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.
Epc Rating - Current D; Potential C.
Floor Area - Approx 185sqm. Please note that this measurement has been taken from the EPC, and may not include any unheated areas (e.g. Conservatory, integral garage etc).
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.
Services - All mains services are understood to be installed and connected. Please note that we have not tested any services installations or appliances.
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Listed by
Hitchin
Norgans Estate Agents
Reference: 51803589
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 18/07/2013
Expiry date: 17/07/2023 (expired)
Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,465
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£90)
- Replacement warm air unit (£1,250 - £2,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #11064183
Property Details
Street: 25 Longmeadow Drive
Town: Ickleford
Postcode: SG5 3TJ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 22/06/2015
Work Completed: 08/06/2015
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #5259419
Property Details
Street: 25 Longmeadow Drive
Town: Ickleford
Postcode: SG5 3TJ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 26/11/2007
Work Completed: 16/11/2007
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #11594886
Property Details
Street: 25 Longmeadow Drive
Town: Ickleford
Postcode: SG5 3TJ
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 02/05/2016
Work Completed: 18/03/2016
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #14340095
Property Details
Street: 25 Longmeadow Drive
Town: Ickleford
Postcode: SG5 3TJ
Installation Details
Items: 6 windows
Certificate Issued: 08/12/2020
Work Completed: 17/11/2020
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/03/2018 (8 years ago) | £612,500 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street LONG MEADOW LONGMEADOW DRIVE, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TJ | £775,000 | 30/08/2024 | Detached |
| 107A ARLESEY ROAD, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TH | £710,000 | 10/11/2022 | Detached |
| 77A ARLESEY ROAD, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TH | £695,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 105 ARLESEY ROAD, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TH | £610,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached |
| 121 ARLESEY ROAD, ICKLEFORD, HITCHIN, NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG5 3TH | £1,050,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £775,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £766,250 (4 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North Hertfordshire. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North Hertfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → North Hertfordshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Peterborough: £1,047/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Green | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Ickleford Stores | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Hamiltons | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Hitchin | 1.7 miles |
| Hospital | Courtenay House Surgery | 1.8 miles |
| Hospital | Pinehill Hospital | 2.0 miles |
| Train station | Letchworth Garden City | 2.0 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire | 6.1 miles |
| University | University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus | 6.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 10 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ickleford Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 6 Jun 2013 |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| The Priory School | Secondary | 1.0 miles | Good — 19 Apr 2013 |
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 25 Feb 2014 |
| Fearnhill School | Secondary | 1.2 miles | Good — 17 Nov 2022 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).