The Gateway, Watford
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The Gateway, Watford

By Connells

£ 220,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

Connells says ..

** CLOSE TO WATFORD TOWN CENTRE ** EXCELLENT TRANSPORT LINKS ** IDEAL FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS OR INVESTORS ** SHARED OWNERSHIP AVAILABLE ** UPPER FLOOR APARTMENT ** GOOD DECORATIVE ORDER THROUGHOUT ** ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM ** ALLOCATED PARKING & ANPR CONTROLLED VISITOR BAYS **

Property Oracle says ..

This one-bedroom apartment located at The Gateway in Watford, Hertfordshire offers a convenient location for commuters and families. Its proximity to Watford Junction railway station provides easy access to London Euston and other destinations. Several well-regarded schools are situated nearby, adding to its family appeal. The interior is modern and appears well-maintained, although the photos suggest the apartment may be somewhat small.

The apartment itself is presented in generally good condition. The finishes are contemporary, but not particularly luxurious. The kitchen and bathroom are clean, though the kitchen appears to have some clutter which could be easily improved. The apartment is presented well in the photos, although this may be subject to professional staging.

However, a key drawback is the lack of outdoor space. The property has no garden and limited private outdoor space. This is standard for apartments but will significantly reduce the appeal for many buyers.

Considering similar properties in the area, and the lack of outdoor space and plot information, the list price is difficult to accurately assess without more detailed property specifications. The price point seems relatively high considering the size and the absence of a garden, particularly when compared to some of the other nearby apartment listings. However, the desirable location and convenient transport links could justify a premium for some buyers.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

Price
6
Condition
7
Location
7
Land
1
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Sqft (est)
579.10

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
250,000.00 £
Decreased by 15.40 %
from 295,502.00 £
Est sale value
165,043.50 £
Decreased by 24.80 %
from 219,478.90 £
Average area rental value
1,809.00 £/mo
Decreased by 9.05 %
from 1,989.00 £/mo
Est letting value
1,158.20 £/mo
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 1,158.20 £/mo
Est rental Yield
8.68 %
Increased by 7.43 %
from 8.08 %
Crime Rate
5.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 5.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Connells created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Ascot Road Primary SchoolFree SchoolsGood0.25 KM
St Anthony'S Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary Aided SchoolOutstanding0.31 KM
W6 Westfield Family CentreChildren's Centre0.52 KM
Westfield AcademyAcademy ConverterGood0.59 KM
Chessbrook Education Support CentrePupil Referral UnitOutstanding0.63 KM

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Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Dapple Court £ 260,00000.00 KM
Oakview £ 000.00 KM
Marsworth Close £ 000.00 KM
Harwoods Road £ 000.00 KM
Garden Close £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Watford Junction1402WFJ3.01 KM
Watford High Street1455WFH3.18 KM
Bushey1395BSH3.91 KM
Watford North1403WFN4.38 KM
Carpenders Park1442CPK4.54 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
The Gateway, Watford £ 250,000BUY5 / 100.00 KM
The Gateway, Watford £ 77,000BUY5 / 100.00 KM
The Gateway, Watford £ 220,000BUY5 / 100.00 KM
The Gateway, Watford, WD18 £ 74,250BUY6 / 100.01 KM
The Laundry Works, Sydney Road, Watford £ 386,000BUY6 / 100.07 KM

Nearby Properties

AddressPriceDistance
93 Sydney Road £ 475,0000.10 KM
105 Sydney Road £ 213,0000.10 KM
6 The Gateway £ 540,0000.11 KM
5 The Gateway £ 545,0000.11 KM
19 The Gateway £ 295,0000.11 KM