Northfield Gardens, Watford
London
£390,000Guide Price
Listed on 17/10/2026
Listed on 17/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1040 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction, this three-bedroom semi-detached house in North Watford is described as requiring modernisation. The ground floor has an entrance hall, two separate reception rooms and a kitchen, while upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is offered with no upper chain.
Outside, there are front and rear gardens, a driveway and a lean-to garage. Viewings are by appointment through the marketing agent or auctioneer. Bidders should review the legal pack and auction terms, including the deposit and reservation fee requirements, before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £390,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced at £375/sq ft, around 27% below the local average—a strong acquisition point for a buyer looking to add value. The two reception rooms, driveway, lean-to garage and front and rear gardens give the project useful scope, while the photographed rooms offer a clear canvas for modernisation: refresh the decoration and worn floorboards, update the kitchen and bathroom, and clear the heavily overgrown rear garden.
The works are moderate, with an existing renovation range of £55,000–£85,000. The engine’s £460,000 midpoint-based comparison is below the implied current local average, though that is not a renovated resale valuation and excludes fees and stamp duty. The listing is being marketed through online auction bidding; bids can take the hammer above the £390,000 guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at a strong discount to the local £/sq ft average, creating room to improve the property.
- Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom, refresh the pictured reception rooms and bedrooms, and renew worn floor finishes.
- Clear and improve the overgrown rear garden; the driveway and lean-to garage add practical appeal.
Key risks
None recorded.
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