Flat 5, 533 Whippendell Road, Watford WD18 7QF
London
£165,000Guide Price
Listed on 16/10/2026
Listed on 16/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
FlatDescription
Offered at auction, this vacant first-floor flat has two bedrooms and is described as needing some updating. The accommodation comprises a lounge/diner, separate kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. The EPC rating is D.
Whippendell Road is accessible from Ascot Road and provides access to Watford town centre, local shops, schools, healthcare and transport. Watford Junction and Watford stations are listed as nearby transport options, with Cassiobury Park and canal-side walks among the local recreational facilities.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a light-refresh project rather than a major overhaul: the lounge and bedrooms look generally intact, while the dated kitchen and bathroom offer clear scope to update the finishes and make good the exposed bath underside. The visible exterior also appears maintained, and the Watford location has useful town-centre amenities, transport and nearby green space.
At 49/100, this is a lower-opportunity result overall. The asking price is £165,000, but floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged; the £12,000–£24,000 renovation range gives an indicative purchase-plus-works midpoint of £183,000, though there is not enough information to assess residual value.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen, with an inspection of the apparently incomplete lower cupboard before deciding whether to make good or replace units.
- Update the bathroom and finish the exposed bath underside.
- Improve the presentation with a measured refresh of the used flooring and older finishes while retaining the generally intact lounge and bedroom areas.
Key risks
None recorded.
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