Courtlands Drive, Watford, WD24
By Purplebricks
£ 523,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Purplebricks says ..
A well presented 4 bedroom house with parking for 2 cars and a private garden. These homes rarely come up for sale - people obviously do not want to leave! This property is ideally situated to nearby shops, excellent schools and bus routes. For the road commuter there is excellent access to the...
Property Oracle says ..
This 4-bedroom house located on Courtlands Drive in Watford, Hertfordshire, is listed for £523,000. The property’s location offers convenient access to local amenities, including schools and transportation links. The Orchard Primary School is within walking distance, and major train stations are relatively nearby. However, more information on the quality of local schools and shops is needed for a more comprehensive assessment.
The property’s condition, as seen in the photographs, presents a mixed picture. While structurally sound, the house shows signs of wear and tear, suggesting that renovations or modernisation would enhance its appeal and value. Interior decor varies greatly between rooms; some areas require updating, such as repainting and modernising bathroom fixtures. The garden appears in need of tending and potential landscaping work.
The given plot size of 0.00 sqft is contradictory to the description mentioning a private garden and requires clarification to form a better judgment on the available land. The provided images seem to indicate a small rear garden, which whilst present, is not particularly large.
The list price, given the evident need for renovation and the small garden, is marginally high, but the location’s advantages do mitigate this somewhat. A complete home inspection and detailed information on plot size are essential before making a definitive statement about the value for money, as well as local comparative market analysis is recommended. Potential buyers should budget for improvement costs before making an offer.
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
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,016.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 211,250.00 £Decreased by 41.08 %
- Est sale value
- 250,952.00 £Decreased by 24.00 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,179.00 £/moIncreased by 16.50 %
- Est letting value
- 1,016.00 £/mo
- Est rental Yield
- 6.70 %Increased by 97.64 %
- Crime Rate
- 30.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Purplebricks created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.55 KM | |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.98 KM | |
| Beechfield School | Academy Converter | 1.35 KM | |
| W3 Beechfield Family Centre | Children's Centre | 1.35 KM | |
| Kingsway Infants' School | Community School | Good | 1.39 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minerva Drive | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Elm Grove | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Bay Tree Walk | £ 1,250,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| High Road | £ 631,667 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hunter's Lane | £ 225,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford North | 1403 | WFN | 3.15 KM |
| Watford Junction | 1402 | WFJ | 3.17 KM |
| Kings Langley | 1392 | KGL | 3.48 KM |
| Garston (Hertfordshire) | 1559 | GSN | 3.97 KM |
| Watford High Street | 1455 | WFH | 4.42 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands Drive, Watford, WD24 | £ 523,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Courtlands Drive, Watford | £ 475,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Courtlands Drive, Watford | £ 295,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.02 KM |
| Rosebriar Walk, Watford | £ 300,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.09 KM |
| 119A Courtlands Drive, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4HZ | £ 110,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.15 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 141a Courtlands Drive | £ 185,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 143a Courtlands Drive | £ 265,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 131a Courtlands Drive | £ 112,499 | 0.07 KM |
| 133a Courtlands Drive | £ 108,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 19 Rosebriar Walk | £ 175,000 | 0.09 KM |