Alva Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19
By Slades Estate Agency
£ 515,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Slades Estate Agency says ..
A Wonderful rare thing.... 3 Double Bedroom (currently set up as a 2 Bedroom with Lounge), Detached Bungalow, offering Great Scope for Substantial Extension (Subject to Planning Permissions) with Own Drive and NO UPPER CHAIN.
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom detached bungalow in Carpenders Park, Watford, presents a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges for potential buyers. The property’s location is a strong point. Its proximity to Carpenders Park Overground station offers easy commuting links to London, while the nearby presence of highly-rated schools, notably Colnbrook School, adds significant family-friendly appeal. However, the property’s condition presents a considerable factor to consider. The interior is dated and requires modernisation throughout. This necessitates a significant investment beyond the purchase price to bring it up to a contemporary standard, with updated kitchens, bathrooms and overall décor. The garden, while relatively spacious as shown in the photos, is also in need of significant landscaping and maintenance. This would add to the cost of ownership. While the provided nearby property sales data is somewhat limited, lacking specific square footage, the list price of £515,000 appears to be in line with the general market value of similar properties in the area, considering the need for renovation. Potential buyers should carefully weigh the cost of renovation against the overall value and potential of the property and location. A thorough survey is recommended to assess any potential structural issues and to accurately determine renovation costs before committing to a purchase.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,031.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 487,908.00 £Decreased by 3.48 %
- Est sale value
- 517,562.00 £Decreased by 7.21 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,800.00 £/moDecreased by 21.98 %
- Est letting value
- 1,031.00 £/moDecreased by 50.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.43 %Decreased by 19.16 %
- Crime Rate
- 1.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Dell Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.77 KM | |
| Colnbrook School | Community Special School | Outstanding | 0.82 KM |
| St Meryl School | Community School | Good | 0.84 KM |
| Oxhey Wood Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.03 KM | |
| 3R5 South Oxhey Family Centre | Children's Centre | 1.07 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Andrews Way | £ 162,279 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Blackwell Place | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Crowborough Path | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Kilmarnock Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Laurel Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenders Park | 1442 | CPK | 0.30 KM |
| Bushey | 1395 | BSH | 1.69 KM |
| Watford High Street | 1455 | WFH | 2.58 KM |
| Hatch End | 1398 | HTE | 2.95 KM |
| Watford Junction | 1402 | WFJ | 3.90 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alva Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 | £ 515,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Alva Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 | £ 539,950 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
| Alva Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 | £ 625,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.09 KM |
| Alva Way, Watford, Hertfordshire | £ 500,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
| Penrose Avenue, Carpenders Park | £ 575,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.15 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Alva Way | £ 465,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 39 Alva Way | £ 295,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 29 Alva Way | £ 560,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 17 Alva Way | £ 405,000 | 0.00 KM |
| 13 Alva Way | £ 230,000 | 0.00 KM |