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About
This one bedroom ground floor flat is for sale in the sought-after Cassiobury area of Watford, close to the Grand Union Canal and within easy reach of local amenities.
The property is in good condition and offers an open plan lounge to kitchen, one bedroom, and a bathroom, all arranged off an entrance hallway with ample storage cupboards.
Double glazed windows feature throughout, supporting energy efficiency and comfort. An allocated parking space is included, providing off-street parking in this popular residential setting.
Cassiobury Park, one of Hertfordshire’s largest and most attractive public parks, is within walking distance and offers extensive green space, woodland walks, a paddling pool, and sports facilities.
The Grand Union Canal nearby provides further walking and cycling routes.
Watford Underground Station (Metropolitan line) is within walking distance, offering direct services to Baker Street and the City, with journey times typically around 35–45 minutes, making this a practical location for commuters.
Watford Junction is also accessible by local bus or a short drive, providing fast rail connections to London Euston in approximately 20 minutes, as well as services to the Midlands and the North.
The Cassiobury area benefits from a range of nearby shops, cafés and everyday amenities in Watford town centre, including the Atria Watford shopping centre, cinema, restaurants and leisure facilities.
This flat is offered chain free and may appeal to first-time buyers or investors looking for a well-located one bedroom flat in Watford.
Tenure Leasehold Lease remaining 87 Years Council Tax Band C EPC E Service Charges £1243 per year Ground Rent £250 per year Important Note to Potential Purchasers & Tenants: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given.
All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed.
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Potential purchasers: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Potential tenants: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details.
A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.
WAT250736/8 Kitchen Living Room (5m x 4.5m) Bathroom (1.8m x 1.6m) Bedroom (3.1m x 2.7m)
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