Crosfield Court, Watford, WD17
By Oak Estates & Financial Services
£ 130,000
Reviews
2 out of 5 stars
Oak Estates & Financial Services says ..
This one bedroom retirement apartment is situated on the third floor of this McCarthy Stone Development. It is a condition of purchase that residents be over the age of 60 years, or in event of a couple, one must be over the age of 60 years and the other over 55 years. The property benefits from ...
Property Oracle says ..
This one-bedroom retirement apartment in Crosfield Court, Watford, is marketed at £130,000. The property is situated on the third floor of a McCarthy Stone development, a key feature that indicates a certain demographic of potential buyers. The apartment itself boasts a decent size at approximately 498 sq ft, including a lounge/diner, a compact kitchen, and a single bedroom. While the provided photographs showcase a clean and functional space, they also reveal dated interiors. The kitchen and bathroom would likely benefit from a refurbishment to meet the standards of a modern property. A notable advantage is the location. Crosfield Court is centrally located in Watford, close to Watford High Street and several well-regarded schools, making it a convenient choice for residents. The development offers several additional benefits including; communal gardens (accessible to residents only), residents parking and a communal residents lounge. However, the lack of private outdoor space, and the condition of the interiors are a noteworthy consideration. Given the age and general condition of the property, potential buyers will have to be aware that modernisation may well be needed following purchasing. The price point of £130,000 seems in line with other retirement properties in the area and reflects the current market situation. Ultimately, the suitability of this property would depend heavily on the buyer’s individual needs and preferences. Those seeking a move-in-ready property might find the required modernisation off putting, whereas a buyer interested in a well-situated apartment within a supported retirement community may find this a suitable option.
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
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 498.37
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 487,124.00 £Increased by 94.35 %
- Est sale value
- 306,995.92 £Increased by 112.41 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,220.00 £/moIncreased by 6.46 %
- Est letting value
- 498.37 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.01 %Decreased by 45.17 %
- Crime Rate
- 17.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | Community School | Good | 0.52 KM |
| Field Junior School | Community School | Outstanding | 0.52 KM |
| Central Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.60 KM |
| Watford Grammar School For Girls | Academy Converter | 0.92 KM | |
| Bromet Primary School | Academy Converter | 1.04 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Colne Valley Cycle Route | £ 325,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| York Road | £ 390,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Lower High Street | £ 350,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Stanley Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford High Street | 1455 | WFH | 0.31 KM |
| Bushey | 1395 | BSH | 0.74 KM |
| Watford Junction | 1402 | WFJ | 1.60 KM |
| Carpenders Park | 1442 | CPK | 2.55 KM |
| Watford North | 1403 | WFN | 2.75 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Court, Watford, WD17 | £ 130,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Lower High Street, Watford, WD17 | £ 155,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Lower High Street, Watford | £ 225,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.06 KM |
| Lower High Street, Watford | £ 100,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
| Lower High Street, Watford | £ 110,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4a Local Board Road | £ 283,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 4b Local Board Road | £ 280,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 1 Local Board Road | £ 400,000 | 0.08 KM |
| 26 Watford Field Road | £ 387,000 | 0.11 KM |
| 31 Watford Field Road | £ 495,000 | 0.11 KM |