First Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25
London
£550,000
Listed on 26/09/2026
Listed on 26/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1074 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house has an extended ground floor with a lounge and dining room, plus a kitchen and adjoining sitting room. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, while an entrance hall and ground-floor cloakroom provide additional practical space. The stated floor area is 1,074 sq ft.
Outside, the property has a long rear garden with a timber cabin described as having power, as well as a separate shed. A driveway leads to a triple-length garage, offering parking and storage. The listing notes scope to improve or extend the property and potential future use of the garage, subject to planning and other necessary consents. It is situated close to schools described by the agent as well regarded.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a usable, extended three-bedroom home with a strong project canvas: dated finishes across the interiors leave room for a light cosmetic refresh, while the long mature garden, powered cabin and substantial triple-length garage give it character and practical flexibility. The listing also points to possible conversion or further extension potential, subject to checks and permissions.
The asking price is 4.8% above the local £/sqf average, so price is not a value highlight. With the given renovation range of £6,000–£18,000, purchase plus refurbishment costs look tight against local benchmarks; the garden, garage and existing layout are the features that may make the project appealing despite that softer economics.
Key opportunities
- Refresh dated décor and finishes across the usable living spaces and bedrooms.
- Make the most of the long established garden and powered cabin as outdoor living and workspace.
- Explore the triple-length garage’s conversion potential or further extension options, subject to feasibility and permissions.
Key risks
None recorded.
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