20 Courtlands Drive, Watford, WD17 4HT
By McHugh & Co
£ 495,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
McHugh & Co says ..
LOT 21 **FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION** on 11th February 2025 Six Week Completion or Earlier Freehold Detached House and Garage Vacant Possession
Property Oracle says ..
20 Courtlands Drive, Watford, WD17 4HT, is a three-bedroom property listed for £495,000. The property’s key strengths lie in its location within Nascot, Watford, an area well-served by highly-rated primary schools and relatively close to Watford Junction train station. The convenience of this location for families and commuters is a significant advantage. However, the property is in need of substantial renovation. The provided photographs clearly show dated interior finishes, including wall coverings, flooring, and kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Significant work will be required to update the property to modern standards. While the property features a garden, it is currently overgrown and requires attention. Determining the precise value is difficult due to the absence of detailed local pricing information. While the list price might reflect the value of the location and potential post-renovation, the substantial renovation costs needed before the property could be comfortably occupied impact the overall value proposition. Potential buyers should be aware of the significant investment required for modernisation and the need to factor this into their purchasing decision. A comprehensive survey is essential to determine the true extent of the work needed and the associated costs. More local property sales data would enhance the accuracy of this assessment. In summary, the property offers a good location but presents a considerable refurbishment project that affects its overall immediate market value.
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
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 0
- Sqft (est)
- 1,043.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 746,000.00 £Increased by 26.32 %
- Est sale value
- 671,692.00 £Increased by 14.80 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,717.00 £/moDecreased by 5.35 %
- Est letting value
- 1,043.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.76 %Decreased by 25.20 %
- Crime Rate
- 5.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.78 KM | |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.89 KM | |
| Cassiobury Infant And Nursery School | Community School | Outstanding | 1.05 KM |
| Cassiobury Junior School | Community School | Outstanding | 1.20 KM |
| Nascot Wood Junior School | Community School | Outstanding | 1.25 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Drive | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bay Tree Walk | £ 1,250,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Broom Grove | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Elm Grove | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Maple Grove | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Junction | 1402 | WFJ | 2.99 KM |
| Watford North | 1403 | WFN | 3.29 KM |
| Kings Langley | 1392 | KGL | 3.83 KM |
| Watford High Street | 1455 | WFH | 4.14 KM |
| Garston (Hertfordshire) | 1559 | GSN | 4.31 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 | £ 700,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.06 KM |
| Courtlands Drive, Watford, WD17 | £ 925,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.17 KM |
| Wimborne Grove, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 | £ 900,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.18 KM |
| The Ridgeway, Watford, WD17 | £ 875,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.20 KM |
| Ridge Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire | £ 1,100,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.21 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 41 Courtlands Drive | £ 118,500 | 0.08 KM |
| 31 Courtlands Drive | £ 721,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 17 Courtlands Drive | £ 325,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 45 Courtlands Drive | £ 275,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 49 Courtlands Drive | £ 435,000 | 0.08 KM |