Pretoria Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18
By Imagine
£ 195,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Imagine says ..
This one-bedroom ground floor flat is a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers or investors, despite requiring full renovation. Located just 1.2 miles from Watford Junction station, it offers excellent convenience for commuters. The property features a spacious lounge, a dining room, and a d...
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom property located on Pretoria Road in Watford, Hertfordshire, is currently listed for £195,000. The property’s greatest strength lies in its convenient location, with Watford Junction station within easy reach and several well-regarded schools nearby. This makes it potentially attractive to commuters and families.
However, the property is in clear need of extensive renovation. The provided images reveal dated interiors, worn flooring, and outdated fixtures and fittings that would require significant investment to bring the property up to a modern standard. The small size of the property further limits its potential appeal. The lack of precise plot size information hinders a precise valuation, and whilst the listing mentions the property is suitable for first-time buyers or investors, extensive work is required before this can realistically be achieved. This needs to be taken into account when assessing the reasonableness of the asking price.
Overall, the property presents a significant fixer-upper opportunity in a convenient location. The relatively low list price, compared to some surrounding properties, is reflected in its state of disrepair. Potential buyers should factor in the costs of full refurbishment and compare it against the value of similar, renovated properties in the area to accurately assess the property’s investment potential.
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
- 4
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 400.42
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 390,000.00 £Decreased by 0.63 %
- Est sale value
- 280,694.42 £Increased by 46.96 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,375.00 £/moDecreased by 20.66 %
- Est letting value
- 800.84 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.23 %Decreased by 20.19 %
- Crime Rate
- 5.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
Imagine marked this listing as sold.
Imagine created the listing.
Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chater Junior School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.27 KM |
| Chater Infant School | Community School | Good | 0.34 KM |
| W4 Littlebury Family Centre | Children's Centre | 0.41 KM | |
| Laurance Haines School | Academy Converter | Good | 0.73 KM |
| Watford Grammar School For Girls | Academy Converter | 0.84 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court View | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Harwoods Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Merton Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Deckle Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Inkwell Avenue | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford High Street | 1455 | WFH | 1.50 KM |
| Watford Junction | 1402 | WFJ | 1.52 KM |
| Bushey | 1395 | BSH | 2.35 KM |
| Watford North | 1403 | WFN | 3.04 KM |
| Carpenders Park | 1442 | CPK | 3.48 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria Road, Watford | £ 375,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.01 KM |
| Durban Road East, Watford | £ 460,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.10 KM |
| Chester Road, Watford, WD18 | £ 395,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.10 KM |
| Chester Road, Watford, WD18 | £ 400,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.14 KM |
| Chester Road, Watford | £ 400,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 55 Pretoria Road | £ 207,500 | 0.01 KM |
| 24 Pretoria Road | £ 224,950 | 0.01 KM |
| 38 Pretoria Road | £ 146,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 10 Pretoria Road | £ 170,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 32 Pretoria Road | £ 405,000 | 0.01 KM |