Robsons says ..
This fantastic three bedroom detached family home is offered to the market with the benefit of no onward chain. The property sits prominently upon the desirable Hillcroft Crescent, boasting a large rear garden over 200ft, this property provides extensive further potential to extend subject to t...
Property Oracle says ..
This three-bedroom detached house in Hillcroft Crescent, Watford, presents a compelling case study in the UK property market’s complexities. The property, as presented in the photographs, offers a blend of positives and negatives. The significant advantage is the sizable garden, clearly shown in multiple pictures, indicating ample outdoor space for family use or potential extensions (subject to planning permission). The location, within walking distance of highly rated schools and in reasonable proximity to train stations, boosts its family-friendly appeal. However, the interior appears to require modernisation. The dated decor, carpets, and furniture suggest an investment in renovation will likely be necessary to update the house to current living standards. The £750,000 listing price sits amidst varying prices in the immediate area, making it challenging to assess the value definitively without precise square footage data and more detailed knowledge of recently sold comparables. While the large garden justifies a premium, potential buyers should factor in the cost of renovations when considering this property. Overall, it represents a substantial property with opportunities, but potential buyers should conduct a thorough survey and compare extensively with other available properties within the immediate area before proceeding with any offers. The presence of multiple outstanding schools is a considerable plus, which potential buyers with school-age children will likely consider very valuable in their decision making process.
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
- 5
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 8
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,352.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 883,317.00 £Increased by 25.12 %
- Est sale value
- 698,984.00 £Increased by 15.14 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,734.00 £/moIncreased by 34.02 %
- Est letting value
- 1,352.00 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 3.71 %Increased by 6.92 %
- Crime Rate
- 1.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3R4 Ebury Family Centre | Children's Centre | 0.37 KM | |
| St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Outstanding | 0.73 KM |
| Colnbrook School | Community Special School | Outstanding | 0.86 KM |
| Oxhey Early Years Centre | Local Authority Nursery School | Outstanding | 0.95 KM |
| W5 Sunshine Family Centre | Children's Centre | 0.95 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harewood Road | £ 400,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Harrogate Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| 27 | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Oaks | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Padgate House | £ 229,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenders Park | 1442 | CPK | 1.49 KM |
| Bushey | 1395 | BSH | 1.97 KM |
| Watford High Street | 1455 | WFH | 2.24 KM |
| Watford Junction | 1402 | WFJ | 3.33 KM |
| Hatch End | 1398 | HTE | 4.25 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcroft Crescent, Watford, WD19 | £ 750,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Hillcroft Crescent, Oxhey Hall, Watford | £ 950,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.00 KM |
| Watford | £ 750,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Watford | £ 925,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.05 KM |
| Hillcroft Crescent, Watford, WD19 | £ 800,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.06 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 145 Hillcroft Crescent | £ 340,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 95 Hillcroft Crescent | £ 352,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 123 Hillcroft Crescent | £ 400,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 117 Hillcroft Crescent | £ 645,000 | 0.01 KM |
| 143 Hillcroft Crescent | £ 630,000 | 0.01 KM |