Summary - BROWNSEA HOUSE 3 CRUSADER WAY WATFORD WD18 6SD
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Well-located flat near station and top grammar schools, ideal for first-time buyers.
- Long lease (about 150 years) and no ground rent
- Two well-proportioned bedrooms, sizeable reception room
- Allocated off-street residents’ parking included
- Communal garden and enclosed children’s play area
- Walking distance to Watford Metropolitan station and town centre
- Within catchment for Watford Grammar Schools (highly regarded)
- Service charge approx. £2,500 pa; council tax described as affordable
- Electric storage heating and older double glazing (pre-2002)
This ground-floor two-bedroom apartment in Brownsea House offers a long lease (circa 150 years) and no ground rent — a practical ownership setup for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The flat has a sensible layout with a sizeable reception room, fitted kitchen, two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, all within a purpose-built block from the late 1990s/early 2000s.
Practical benefits include allocated off-street residents’ parking, communal gardens with a children’s play area, and a secure communal entrance with intercom. The location is a key draw: walking distance to Watford Metropolitan (Underground) station, easy access to Watford town centre and Cassiobury Park, and within catchments for highly regarded grammar schools.
Buyers should note the property is leasehold with an average service charge of around £2,500 a year and electric storage heating throughout. The apartment is compact (approximately 517 sq ft) and double glazing predates 2002. These factors are relevant for running costs and future upgrade decisions.
Overall this flat suits buyers seeking an affordable entry into Watford or landlords targeting strong rental demand near transport links and good schools. It is presented in good order but carries typical apartment running costs; buyers wanting lower-energy heating or major open-plan living may want to factor in potential alterations and associated costs.
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