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Leven Close, Watford, WD19

London

£375,000

Listed on 17/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1073 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This chain-free three-bedroom semi-detached BISF steel-frame house is arranged with a living room and dining area, a kitchen with access to a conservatory, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The listing describes a generous plot and scope to extend, subject to planning permission. The property is in a residential area of Watford and has an EPC rating of D. Its existing layout and stated extension potential offer options for a buyer considering updates or changes, with any alterations subject to the relevant checks and approvals.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £375,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced attractively: its £349 per sq ft is 32.6% below the local average, giving buyers a strong entry point for a value-adding project. The spacious living and dining area, conservatory and established garden give it a useful base, while the dated kitchen and bathroom, textured ceilings and worn garden paving offer clear scope to update and personalise. The stated renovation range is £30,000–£55,000.

The listing also mentions scope to extend, subject to planning permission, though feasibility would need checking. As a BISF steel-frame property, it warrants specialist due diligence; the roof and exterior look broadly intact in the photos, but their condition cannot be confirmed from images alone.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a notably low £349 per sq ft versus the £518 local average.
  • Refresh the dated kitchen and bathroom and update the textured ceilings and interior finishes.
  • Improve the worn garden paving and make better use of the established garden and conservatory; the listing also cites possible extension scope subject to planning.

Key risks

  • BISF steel-frame construction requires specialist due diligence.
  • Garden paving is worn and uneven in places, and some areas appear overgrown.

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Leven Close, Watford, WD19
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,417
Based on a loan of £281,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-11.8% since listed
£375,000£25,000(-6.3%)
16/10/2026
Current price
£400,000£25,000(-5.9%)
13/05/2026
£425,000Initial listing
01/04/2026

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