Summary - 17 Nanterre Court, 63-67 Hempstead Road WD17 3AF
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Comfortable low-maintenance flat with strong communal facilities for over-60s.
Chain free one-bedroom retirement flat with on-site house manager and emergency pull cords
Residents’ lounge, guest suite, laundry room and well-maintained communal gardens
Off-street residents and visitor parking close to Watford town centre and station
Approx. 109–116 years lease remaining — buyer should verify exact term
Service charge approx. £2,378pa; ground rent £495pa; additional leasehold fees possible
Electric storage heating only — no communal gas; heating costs may be higher
Minimum age 60 — designed for retirees and downsizers
Local area crime level reported as high — advisable to research neighbourhood safety
This one-bedroom retirement apartment in central Watford offers low-maintenance living with practical communal facilities tailored for over-60s. Set on the first floor of a modern Tudor-style development, the flat is chain free and ready to move into, with a well-proportioned bedroom, open living room and an efficient fitted kitchen.
The development benefits from an on-site house manager, residents’ lounge, guest suite, laundry room, off-street parking and well-kept communal gardens — useful for socialising and convenience. Emergency pull cords are fitted throughout and the property is within walking distance of Watford town centre, Cassiobury Park and Watford Junction station.
Practical considerations include electric storage heating (no communal gas), a service charge of around £2,378pa and ground rent of £495pa. Lease information is recorded as approximately 109–116 years remaining; buyers should verify the exact term and any additional fees. The area’s crime statistics are higher than average, which some buyers may want to explore further.
Overall this apartment suits a retiree or downsizer seeking a secure, communal scheme close to local shops and transport, with good communal amenities and low internal maintenance. It presents comfortable immediate occupation with scope to personalise, while costs for service charges, heating and leasehold ownership should be factored into any offer.
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