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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · WD17 3BG
Sold STCReduced £35k (−2.8%) on 30 SepListed 214 days
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About
Located on a quiet, tree-lined street within the desirable Cassiobury Estate, this beautifully extended three bedroom, two bathroom detached family home pairs a traditional exterior with well-designed, contemporary interiors.
You enter through a porch via Crittall-style doors into a bright, welcoming hallway that immediately sets the tone, featuring bespoke cabinetry, herringbone flooring and a sleek glass balustrade.
The front reception room offers a charming bay window alongside full-height fitted storage.
To the rear, a striking open-plan kitchen, centred around a large island, flows into the dining and family area.
Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and automated skylights flood the space with natural light.
Exposed brickwork and a log burner act as focal points, while vertical timber slats create a subtle separation within the open-plan layout.
A spacious utility room and guest cloakroom complete the ground floor.
Upstairs, the layout has been thoughtfully reconfigured to create a principal bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and stylish ensuite shower room.
There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom featuring a freestanding oval bath.
An additional open area off the landing, currently used as a reading space, offers scope to be adapted into an additional bedroom, if required.
Further benefits include underfloor heating, double glazing, and planning permission to convert the large loft.
Outside, the property offers off street parking for several cars and a private rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with a generous patio, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
Just moments from Cassiobury Park and Cassiobury Junior School, Richmond Drive is well positioned for families, with both Watford Grammar Schools nearby.
Watford Town Centre, offering a wide range of shops and restaurants, is within easy reach, along with Watford Metropolitan Line Station and Watford Junction.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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About 42, Richmond Drive, Watford
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