Summary - OFFERTON HOUSE 18 OXHEY DRIVE WATFORD WD19 7HN
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Move-in ready flat near station with low running costs.
Ground-floor one-bedroom flat with private rear garden
This ground-floor one-bedroom flat offers a practical entry into homeownership with a private rear garden — rare for flats at this price. The accommodation includes a lounge with garden access, a modern fitted kitchen and a contemporary bathroom, presented in good overall condition and ready to move into. Its mid-20th-century brick build gives straightforward, traditional layouts and double glazing is fitted (install date unknown).
For a first-time buyer the location is convenient: local shops, buses and Carpenders Park Overground are within walking distance, and several well-rated primary and secondary schools are nearby. Service charges and ground rent are low (£600 and £10 per year respectively), and council tax is reported as cheap, helping keep ongoing costs down.
There are some practical issues to consider. The lease has 86 years remaining — below the preferred 90+ year mark for many lenders and buyers — so lease extension costs may arise in the future. The building dates from the 1950s–60s and external walls are solid brick with assumed no cavity insulation, which could mean higher heating costs unless improved. The wider area is classified as deprived/hampered neighbourhoods, and local socio-economic indicators are mixed.
Overall this is a straightforward, well-presented starter home or buy-to-let prospect with low running costs and immediate usability. Buyers should check lease-extension implications and obtain a full survey to confirm insulation, damp risk and any repair needs before committing.
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