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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · WD17 3AJ
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About
A rare opportunity to rent an interior designed five bedroom, three bathroom detached family home nestled within the highly desirable Cassiobury Estate. This exceptional home provides over 3,000 sq.
Ft. Of curated living space, exuding timeless elegance and style throughout.
There is a stunning glassed entrance hallway, which flows into the front reception room, featuring bespoke cabinetry, an inverted ceiling, and stunning floor tiles that run throughout the ground floor.
This space is separated by a striking staircase, complete with a glass wine cellar.
To the rear, the heart of the home unfolds with the family room, hosting a floor-to-ceiling media wall, which boasts a single-flame fireplace.
This space opens seamlessly into the kitchen, which is complemented by an array of Gaggenau appliances, a central island, and a hidden coffee station.
A selection of bifold doors invites an abundance of natural light into the space, offering views of the beautifully landscaped garden and expansive patio.
The ground floor is completed by a guest cloakroom, utility room, and integral garage.
Upstairs there are five bedrooms, each thoughtfully equipped with fitted units, and three bathrooms, two of which are ensuite.
The principal bedroom features an impressive, vaulted ceiling, an extensive range of built-in wardrobes, and an ensuite bathroom that rivals the luxury found in some of the world’s most renowned hotels.
This sense of refinement is mirrored in bedroom two, where the vaulted ceiling and beautifully designed bathroom exude a similar elegance.
Further additions to this floor include vented air conditioning in bedrooms one, two and three.
Outside the Marbella-inspired garden has been meticulously landscaped and is finished with sections of lawn, flowerbeds, and porcelain tiles, with LED lighting edging the walkways.
This house has been designed with entertaining in mind, both inside and out, with an expansive patio, Bose garden speakers and a hot tub.
A glass-enclosed pergola with automated louvers houses a bar with beers on tap and seating around a fire pit providing the perfect setting for social gatherings.
A versatile outbuilding at the end of the garden is home to a gym, with power and bifold doors offering perfect views of this unique home.
Set back on Cassiobury Drive behind electric gates, this home is within walking distance of everything the estate has to offer, including the award-winning Cassiobury Park, local shops, and the highly regarded Cassiobury Infants and Junior School.
Both Watford Junction and the Watford Metropolitan line are easily accessible, as is the vibrant Town Centre with its selection of bars, restaurants, and shops.
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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 140, Cassiobury Drive, Watford
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