Summary - Gladstone Road, WATFORD WD17 2RB
2 bed 1 bath Maisonette
Compact town-centre maisonette with long lease, private garden and strong commuter links..
- Town-centre location with excellent transport links
- Long lease remaining (149 years) and peppercorn ground rent
- Private garden area unusual for central flats
- Sizeable reception room and modern fitted kitchen
- Compact overall size (~441 sq ft) — limited living space
- Service charge c. £700 pa; additional leasehold fees possible
- Very high local crime and very deprived area classification
- Solid brick construction likely lacks cavity insulation (retrofit needed)
A compact first-floor maisonette in the heart of Watford Town Centre, this two-bedroom home suits first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking ease of access and low running costs. The property offers a generous reception room, a modern fitted kitchen and a private garden—rare for a central location—alongside a long lease and peppercorn ground rent.
At about 441 sq ft the accommodation is modest but well laid out: two well-proportioned bedrooms, a modern bathroom and good natural light from front and rear windows. The area benefits from excellent transport links (Watford Junction and Watford High Street) and close proximity to shops, leisure and schools, helping future resale or rental appeal.
Buyers should note material facts plainly: the flat is leasehold (149 years remaining) with an annual service charge of around £700. The neighbourhood records very high crime and is in a very deprived area classification, which may affect insurance, security needs and capital-growth expectations. The building’s solid brick construction likely has no cavity insulation, so buyers wanting higher thermal performance should budget for retrofit work.
Overall this maisonette is a pragmatic town-centre purchase that trades size for convenience and low early costs. It will suit a first-time buyer wanting a manageable step on the ladder or an investor after a centrally located rental with a long lease and modest service charges.
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