Summary - 51 Crosfield Court, 244-248, Lower High Street WD17 2DB
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free one-bedroom retirement flat near Watford station with on-site warden..
Warden-assisted retirement flat with emergency pull cords and on-site warden
Chain-free sale; sold by Modern Method of Auction (buyer reservation fee applies)
Approx. 425 sq ft; studio-style layout with large lounge/diner and bedroom
Service charge approx. £2,238.24 pa; ground rent £522.58 pa (noted as expensive)
Leasehold: 125-year lease from 1 July 1996 — verify details with solicitor
Electric storage heating; double glazing (install date unknown) — running costs possible
Very high local crime rate — check suitability for personal safety concerns
Close to Watford High Street station, shops and local amenities
This one-bedroom warden-assisted retirement flat sits within easy reach of Watford High Street, local shops and Watford High Street station. The apartment offers a large lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, double shower room, and a good-sized bedroom. Emergency pull cords in every room link to a careline; the development includes an on-site warden, communal lounge and laundry room.
The property is small (approx. 425 sq ft) and leasehold. Service charges are significant at approximately £2,238.24 per year and ground rent £522.58 per year. Heating is electric storage heaters, and glazing is double glazed (install date unknown) — running costs should be checked, especially for longer-term budgets.
Important sale details: the flat is being sold by the Modern Method of Auction, chain free. Buyers must review the Buyer Information Pack (£349) and be aware of a non-refundable reservation fee of 4.5% of the purchase price (minimum £6,600). Lease, service charge and ground rent information provided by the seller should be verified by your solicitor.
This apartment will suit a downsizer seeking on-site support and convenience to town amenities, but it is not ideal for buyers sensitive to communal fees, leasehold obligations, or those requiring low-crime surroundings.
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