Summary - St. Johns Road, Watford WD17 1DF
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Modern one-bedroom ground-floor flat with private patio and long lease, ideal for first-time buyers..
25% shared ownership — buyer purchases a 25% share
A recently built ground-floor one-bedroom apartment offered as 25% shared ownership, ideal for a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor seeking easy access to Watford town centre. The open-plan living room and integrated kitchen create a bright, flexible living space that opens onto a private patio — rare for a ground-floor flat. The development benefits from NHBC warranty cover and an exceptionally long lease (circa 990 years), reducing long-term leasehold risk.
Practical positives include a private entrance, communal courtyard access, good natural light from full-height patio doors, and fast broadband/mobile signal — useful for commuters and home-workers. The accommodation is compact (about 560 sq ft) but well laid out, with fitted wardrobes and integrated kitchen appliances that keep move-in costs lower.
Notable cautions: this is shared ownership at 25% (buyer purchases a 25% share and pays a rent/charge on the remainder), and the property is leasehold. Heating is electric via room heaters which can be more expensive than gas centrally heated alternatives. The property sits in an area with very high recorded crime levels — buyers should factor this into personal security and insurance considerations.
Location is a major draw: central Watford, close to Watford Junction and High Street stations with direct London links, local shops, restaurants and parks such as Cassiobury Park. For a budget-conscious purchaser wanting central convenience and a low initial purchase price, this apartment offers a secure entry onto the property ladder or a straightforward addition to an investor portfolio, provided the shared-ownership model and local crime context are acceptable.
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