Ware Road, Hertford
East of England
£650,000
Listed on 01/10/2026
Listed on 01/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
DetachedArea
1590 sqftDescription
This chain-free detached two-bedroom house occupies an elevated plot with open views towards Hartham Common and The King's Meads Nature Reserve. Its layout includes a front living room with a feature fireplace, a separate dining and family room with French doors to the garden, a kitchen, utility room and ground-floor cloakroom. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and eaves storage.
The mature rear garden has a paved terrace, lawn and established planting. A detached double garage at the rear of the plot has electricity, water and an inspection pit, and there is off-street parking at both the front and rear. The property is described as requiring modernisation, with scope to consider alterations or redevelopment subject to the necessary permissions. Hartham Common, the nature reserve, riverside walks, Hertford town centre and both mainline stations are within reach.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
74out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £650,000, this detached Hertford house is priced attractively against the local average: £409/sq ft versus £507/sq ft. That gives a buyer scope to acquire below the local benchmark and refresh the dated finishes, with the kitchen, bathroom and patterned hallway wallpaper offering clear cosmetic projects rather than signs of a major overhaul.
The standout is the mature elevated garden, with its open outlook towards Hartham Common and The King’s Meads, plus a detached double garage and parking. The £9,000–£18,000 renovation range points to a relatively light project, while the detached setting and generous plot add appeal for someone looking to make the house their own.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen, bathroom, hallway wallpaper and older finishes through a focused cosmetic update.
- Make the most of the elevated mature garden, paved terrace and open outlook across nearby green space.
- Benefit from the detached double garage with electricity, water and an inspection pit, alongside off-street parking.
Key risks
None recorded.
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