Bright ground-floor one-bed with parking, garden access and long lease — ideal for first-time buyers.
Ground-floor one-bedroom flat, approx. 520 sq ft
Ground-floor one-bedroom flat in Watford town centre, offering bright open-plan living, private communal garden access and an allocated parking space. The apartment benefits from large windows, an integrated modern kitchen and a double bedroom with built-in storage — sized at approximately 520 sq ft and set within a development built 1996–2002.
This home suits a first-time buyer or investor seeking a low-maintenance, well-located flat. Practical positives include a long lease (152 years remaining), fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. The service charge is £1,050 per year and there is no ground rent listed.
Buyers should note material drawbacks up front: the local area records very high crime and is classified as very deprived, and the property sits in a medium flood-risk zone. Heating is by electric room heaters (no communal gas heating), which may raise running costs compared with gas-heated homes. The double glazing was installed before 2002 and could be less efficient than modern units.
Overall this is a convenient, well-lit ground-floor flat with parking and outdoor space, suitable for someone prioritising location and low initial maintenance. The combination of town-centre access, nearby schools and transport links makes it a practical step onto the property ladder or an easily let investment, provided buyers are comfortable with local crime statistics and potential higher energy costs.