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LANCASTER HOUSE, MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTFORDSHIRE WD23 2GU
£940,000
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Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (124 years remaining on lease)
Floor area
132 m²
Council tax band
G
EPC rating
B
Last sold
£800,000 Jun 2025
Price per m²
£7,121/m²
Local average
£348,375 (+169.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (32,044 of 33,755)
Street crime
175 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Gated development set in 100 acres of parkland and landscaped gardens
- Contemporary fitted Kitchen with Quartz work surfaces and integrated appliances
- Bathrooms with high specification sanitaryware and porcelain wall and floor tiling
- Bedrooms with Walnut wood effect flooring and fitted wardrobes (please ask for details)
- Wet underfloor heating to all rooms
- 10 year Advantage guarantee
- 24 hr security
- Underground car parks with facility for car charging points
- Residents private pool with sauna / steam rooms / jacuzzi along with 2 Tennis Courts
- Private chauffeured coach takes residents to Bushey station and Watford town centre
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Communal garden
Description
The apartment benefits from 1,421sq.ft of living space and featuring 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, a high specification throughout with a contemporary fitted Kitchen, luxury tiled Bathrooms, underfloor heating throughout. In addition there are onsite facilities that include a beautiful pool, sauna, steam rooms and jacuzzi, cardio and weights gym, 2 Tennis Courts and 24hr Security.
Royal Connaught Park formally The Royal Masonic School for Boys, now a unique private gated development of luxury apartments set within the grounds of a Grade II listed building and over 100 acres of mature parkland.
This iconic development, which film fanatics may recognise from the silver screen, with films such as Harry Potter, Monty Pythons Life of Brian and Saint Tinian’s to name a few.
The Nova Collection is designed and built to meet the demands and expectations of modern living, complemented further by the richness of Royal Connaught Park's illustrious features and amenities. Every indulgent detail has been carefully considered.
Specification:
• Contemporary Kitchen fitted with handleless units, porcelain limestone flooring, Quartz work surfaces, undermount stainless steel sink, Miele or equivalent integrated appliances throughout to include: induction hob, oven, extractor hood, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer.
• Guest Cloakroom.
• Bathrooms with high specification sanitaryware, porcelain limestone floor tiles, polished porcelain wall tiles with chrome trim, chrome heated electric towel rail, fitted mirror, thermostatic shower with Vado or equivalent shower arm and head, chrome and glass shower door, Vado or equivalent contemporary taps, chrome LED spotlights.
• Bedrooms with Walnut wood effect flooring, chrome LED spotlights. Fitted wardrobes (please ask for details).
• Wet underfloor heating to all rooms. Individual underfloor heating thermostat to each room.
• Walnut finish veneer doors with satin chrome door handles.
• Low profile chrome light switches and sockets.
• Quality double glazed windows.
• Mains operated smoke detectors.
• Colour screen video entry phone system (communal entrances only).
• 24 hour CCTV system.
• High level acoustic insulation.
• High efficiency heating and hot water supplied from 30kw system boiler. Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery.
• Timber decked balcony with decorative wrought iron railings.
• 10 year Advantage guarantee.
• TV and Sky Plus connection points to main rooms. Telephone points. Broadband connection.
• Landscaped communal gardens.
• Underground car parks with designated car parking bays. Facilities for car charging points.
• Uplighting to main buildings.
• Health and Fitness Suite to include a stunning private pool, sauna, gym and tennis courts.
• Private chauffeured coach takes residents to Bushey station and Watford town centre.
Lease: 125 Years (commencement on completion).
Service Charge: £2,950 p/a
Ground Rent: Peppercorn
Council Tax Band: G
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Situation
The site is a wonderful green lung' in Bushey being one of Hertfordshire's most desirable locations. It's got the personality of a country village, yet remains conveniently close to Central London. This, combined with its range of amenities and excellent schools, makes it a magnet for homebuyers of all ages.
Watford town centre has numerous retail shopping and entertainment amenities at the Atria centre that include a cinema, bowling alley, mini golf, rock climbing and interactive games venue which has virtual reality and escape rooms.
For the great outdoors there are numerous country clubs and open spaces.
Bushey has excellent transport and travel connections – London Euston is just 18 minutes by train from Bushey station.
Quick and easy road links close by include the M25, M1 and M40 and Heathrow and Luton airports are easily accessible. Property Ref Number:
HAM-51919
Listed by
Stanmore & Greater London
Countrywide Hamptons Sales - Connells
Reference: 147943625
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 19/09/2019
Expiry date: 18/09/2029
Current heating cost: £254/year
Potential heating cost: £254/year
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 25/06/2025 (11 months ago) | £800,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KING EDWARD HOUSE FLAT 3 KING EDWARD PLACE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2RG | £460,000 | 11/12/2023 | Flat |
| OXFORD HOUSE 3 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2NW | £510,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat |
| CONNAUGHT HOUSE FLAT 13 ROYAL CONNAUGHT DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2RB | £550,000 | 27/10/2023 | Flat |
| ARGYLL HOUSE 13 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2PS | £535,000 | 28/09/2023 | Flat |
| J F K HOUSE FLAT 17 ROYAL CONNAUGHT DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2RA | £450,000 | 14/09/2023 | Flat |
| DEVONSHIRE HOUSE FLAT 14 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2RL | £800,000 | 04/09/2023 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 29 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £940,000 | 23/08/2023 | Flat |
| HARVARD HOUSE 15 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2LN | £618,421 | 04/07/2023 | Flat |
| YALE HOUSE 6 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GW | £850,000 | 20/03/2023 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 8 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £850,000 | 10/02/2023 | Flat |
| ADMIRAL HOUSE 1 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GT | £585,000 | 20/12/2022 | Flat |
| WASHINGTON HOUSE FLAT 8 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2RN | £520,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat |
| ADMIRAL HOUSE 5 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GT | £960,000 | 07/11/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 10 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £568,421 | 24/10/2022 | Flat |
| WASHINGTON HOUSE FLAT 4 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2RN | £515,000 | 20/10/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 5 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £640,000 | 27/09/2022 | Flat |
| KING EDWARD HOUSE FLAT 11 KING EDWARD PLACE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2RG | £522,500 | 27/09/2022 | Flat |
| 13 CLOUSTON AVENUE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2PU | £550,000 | 05/09/2022 | Flat |
| ETON HOUSE FLAT 10 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2PR | £480,000 | 31/08/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 26 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £805,000 | 30/08/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 7 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £855,000 | 22/08/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 1 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £630,000 | 19/08/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 30 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £1,200,000 | 15/08/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 6 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £645,000 | 01/08/2022 | Flat |
| 17 CLOUSTON AVENUE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2PU | £525,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| 29 CLOUSTON AVENUE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2PU | £405,000 | 26/07/2022 | Flat |
| 7 CLOUSTON AVENUE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2PU | £475,000 | 26/07/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 3 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £900,000 | 23/06/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 25 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £885,000 | 20/06/2022 | Flat |
| 18 CLOUSTON AVENUE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2PU | £460,000 | 20/06/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 20 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £995,000 | 10/06/2022 | Flat |
| 28 CLOUSTON AVENUE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2PU | £440,000 | 01/06/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 14 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £1,250,000 | 31/05/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 17 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £1,050,000 | 16/05/2022 | Flat |
| Same street LANCASTER HOUSE 9 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, BUSHEY, HERTSMERE, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD23 2GU | £670,000 | 21/03/2022 | Flat |
Street average: £858,895 (15 sales)
Area average: £560,546 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Hertsmere. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Hertsmere. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Hertsmere.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Herts: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Leisure Centre | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Spar | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | Natuzzi Italia | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Bushey | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Watford High Street | 1.0 miles |
| Hospital | Watford General Hospital | 1.5 miles |
| University | Middlesex University | 6.8 miles |
| University | Flood Hazard Research Centre | 6.8 miles |
| Hospital | Priory Hospital | 10.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 175 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwood School | Other | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement — 29 Nov 2023 |
| Queens' School | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 15 May 2012 |
| The Purcell School | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| Bournehall Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Falconer School | Other | 0.5 miles | Good — 15 Jul 2016 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).