Summary - ENVILLE HOUSE 20 OTLEY WAY WATFORD WD19 7SX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Purpose-built first-floor one-bedroom with balcony, parking and good commuter links near Carpenders Park..
Gated development with private balcony and communal gardens
Long lease (88 years) — leasehold tenure
Resident off-street parking included
Service charge approximately £1,650 per year
Solid-brick block, likely no cavity insulation (higher heating costs)
Area has high deprivation and higher recorded crime levels
Close to Carpenders Park station and fast broadband
485 sqft; one double bedroom, open-plan living space
A bright one-bedroom first-floor apartment in a gated development, offering an efficient open-plan layout, private balcony and resident off-street parking. The living room is spacious for the size and the kitchen is modern — a straightforward home for a first-time buyer or a rental-ready purchase for investors.
Practical benefits include a long lease (88 years), communal gardens, easy access to Carpenders Park station and fast broadband — useful for commuters and tenants. The block dates from the 1950s–60s and has double glazing and mains gas central heating via a boiler and radiators.
Buyers should be clear about material considerations: the property is leasehold with a service charge around £1,650 per year and a nominal ground rent. The neighbourhood scores high for deprivation and recorded crime is high; this will affect resale and rental yields. The building’s solid-brick construction likely lacks cavity insulation, so heating costs and future retrofit work are possible.
Overall this apartment suits first-time buyers seeking an affordable entry into the area, or investors targeting a commuter let near Carpenders Park. It offers sensible living space and immediate occupation potential, but factor in communal costs, local area challenges and likely maintenance or energy-upgrade needs.
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