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Brighton Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24

London

£410,000

Listed on 23/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
752 sqft

Description

This freehold two-bedroom home is offered chain free and is within walking distance of Watford Junction station. The accommodation includes two double bedrooms, two separate reception rooms and a fitted kitchen, with the second reception room offering flexibility for dining, working from home or additional living space. The listing describes the property as being in good condition. It also notes potential to extend, subject to the necessary planning permissions. Local amenities and Watford town centre are accessible from the property. Council Tax Band C; the Energy Efficiency Rating is listed as TBC.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a usable two-bedroom home with two reception spaces and an established garden, so the value-add is mainly a light refresh: update the patterned wallpaper and older finishes, then consider selective garden timber repairs. The extra reception room gives useful flexibility, while the listing mentions extension potential subject to planning permission; feasibility is not established.

The location near Watford Junction is a clear plus, but the asking price is £410,000, or £545/sq ft—about 5.8% above the local average, so price is not a strength here. With the renovation midpoint included, all-in costs look tight against local benchmarks, making this a weaker overall opportunity despite its practical layout and scope for improvement.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the patterned wallpaper and older decorative finishes across the reception and bedroom spaces.
  • Make selective improvements to the weathered garden fencing and shed while retaining the established, usable garden.
  • Explore the stated extension potential, subject to planning permission and a separate feasibility assessment.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Brighton Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,549
Based on a loan of £307,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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