Sold Flat

Tom Lake Way

Watford, WD19 7FL

2 beds 2 baths Listed 23 Aug 2024 (-661d)

£405,000

Reduced on 25 Sep 2024

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (245 years remaining on lease)

Council tax band

D

Last sold

£405,000

Local average

£337,971 (+19.8%)

Street crime

173 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • TOP FLOOR APARTMENT
  • 8 YEARS NHBC WARRANTY REMAINING
  • OPEN PLAN LIVING ACCOMMODATION
  • MODERN INTEGRATED FITTED KITCHEN
  • SEPARATE UTILITY CUPBOARD
  • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • EN-SUITE TO MASTER BEDROOM
  • SECURE ALLOCATED PARKING

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
TOP FLOOR APARTMENT 8 YEARS NHBC WARRANTY REMAINING OPEN PLAN LIVING ACCOMMODATION SECURE ALLOCATED PARKING CLOSE TO AMENITIES AND TRANSPORT LINKS MODERN INTEGRATED FITTED KITCHEN SEPARATE UTILITY CUPBOARD TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS EN-SUITE TO MASTER BEDROOM


DESCRIPTION
Connells are delighted to bring this spacious upper floor apartment to the market that is situated on a popular residential area in Carpenters Park. The property comprises of an open plan living area with a fully integrated fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a family style bathroom. Benefits include an en-suite to the master bedroom, a separate utility cupboard, a long lease, 8 years NHBC warranty remaining, one allocated underground parking space as well as a private balcony area.
Ideal for first time buyers and investors, the property is conveniently located with access to several transport links including Carpenters Park Station providing services into London as well as the A41 and M1 motorways. This property is also located with access to several local shops and amenities including Lidl supermarket as well as Watford Shopping centre only being a short drive away.
For more information or to book a viewing, please contact Connells today.

Communal Entrance  
Door to front, phone entry system, lifts and stairs to all floors.

Entrance Hall  
Front door, phone entry system, storage cupboard.

Lounge / Kitchen 23' 6" x 15' 4" ( 7.16m x 4.67m )
Open plan lounge and kitchen, window to front aspect, double glazed, television point, telephone point, radiator, patio door to balcony.

Fitted kitchen comprised of wall and base units with work surfaces to complement, window to front aspect, double glazed, stainless steel sink with drainer, electric hob with extractor hood, electric double oven, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer, utility cupboard housing plumbing for washing machine.

Bedroom One 16' 3" x 9' 6" ( 4.95m x 2.90m )
Window to front aspect, double glazed, radiator.

En-Suite  
Shower cubicle, WC, vanity basin, heated hand towel rail, extractor.

Bedroom Two 16' 7" x 8' 5" ( 5.05m x 2.57m )
Window to front aspect, double glazed, radiator.

Bathroom  
Bath with mixer taps and overhead shower, WC, vanity basin, heated hand towel rail, extractor.

Outside  

Balcony 

Parking  
One allocated underground parking space.


We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Watford

Connells

Reference: 151654265

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
1 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 83 83 64 m² Flat
10 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 87 87 61 m² Flat
11 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 85 85 72 m² Flat
12 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 85 85 73 m² Flat
13 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 85 85 61 m² Flat
14 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 85 85 64 m² Flat
15 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 86 86 50 m² Flat
16 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 86 86 72 m² Flat
17 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 87 87 71 m² Flat
18 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 87 87 61 m² Flat
19 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 87 87 72 m² Flat
2 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 83 83 50 m² Flat
20 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 87 87 73 m² Flat
21 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 87 87 61 m² Flat
22 Waddington House, Tom Lake Way, WATFORD 85 85 64 m² Flat

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 01/01/2023 (3 years ago) £405,000

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
ELLIOTT COURT 12 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7EN £357,000 05/12/2025 Flat
PEARKES HOUSE 16 FAIRFIELD AVENUE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7EW £412,000 28/11/2023 Flat
FORGE HOUSE 22 BRIDLINGTON ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FF £225,375 29/06/2023 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 30 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £385,000 24/04/2023 Flat
ELLIOTT COURT 16 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7EN £242,000 11/04/2023 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 42 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £385,000 06/02/2023 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 21 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £350,000 31/01/2023 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 1 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £365,000 27/01/2023 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 24 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £395,000 22/12/2022 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 19 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £390,000 22/12/2022 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 6 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £435,000 16/12/2022 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 36 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £380,000 16/12/2022 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 35 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £400,000 12/12/2022 Flat
FORGE HOUSE 12 BRIDLINGTON ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FF £133,425 09/12/2022 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 7 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £390,000 07/12/2022 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 10 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £385,000 01/12/2022 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 44 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £410,000 30/11/2022 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 44 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £460,000 29/11/2022 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 34 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £400,000 25/11/2022 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 45 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £365,000 23/11/2022 Flat
BOWERMAN COURT 5 BUCKNALL PLACE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7EJ £350,000 27/10/2022 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 33 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £400,000 21/10/2022 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 9 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £385,000 21/10/2022 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 4 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £380,000 07/10/2022 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 32 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £400,000 04/10/2022 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 16 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £390,000 30/09/2022 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 26 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £375,000 30/09/2022 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 37 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £360,000 30/09/2022 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 2 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £280,000 30/09/2022 Flat
Same street WADDINGTON HOUSE 31 TOM LAKE WAY, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FL £290,000 30/09/2022 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 28 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £375,000 30/09/2022 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 40 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £405,000 30/09/2022 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 1 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £385,000 29/09/2022 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 4 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £360,000 29/09/2022 Flat
BUXTON HOUSE 18 OXHEY DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7FN £390,000 27/09/2022 Flat

Street average: £368,667 (15 sales)

Area average: £362,990 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -18.9%
10y growth -3.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East of England. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -6.5%
5y (index) -0.2%
10y (index) 13.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for East of England. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,150/mo
Realistic £1,278/mo
Optimistic £1,406/mo

Based on Postcode area WD → East of England.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Herts: £1,247/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Tom Lake Way

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Lidl 0.0 miles
Bus stop Seacroft Gardens 0.1 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.1 miles
Bus stop Carpenders Park Railway Station 0.1 miles
Train station Carpenders Park 0.1 miles
Train station Bushey 1.3 miles
Hospital Watford General Hospital 1.7 miles
University Middlesex University 6.6 miles
University Flood Hazard Research Centre 6.6 miles
Hospital Hounslow Medical Centre 10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 55
Shoplifting 35
Anti-social behaviour 20
Public order 15
Vehicle crime 12
Criminal damage and arson 9
Other theft 8
Drugs 7
Burglary 6
Bicycle theft 2
Other crime 2
Possession of weapons 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 173

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
Warren Dell Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 6 Mar 2024
Oxhey Wood Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 19 May 2014
Colnbrook School Other 0.3 miles Outstanding — 13 Nov 2013
St Joseph Catholic Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 2 Jun 2017
Woodhall Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 15 Dec 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
Tom Lake Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 £1,850/mo 2 0 miles Rightmove
2 Bed Flat, Tom Lake Way, WD19 £1,850/mo 2 0 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,850/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 6.0% gross yield avg £368,088 sale, £1,850/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.46%
Max investor price (0.8%) £231,250
Target investor price (1%) £185,000
Gross yield 5.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 18.2×
Monthly cashflow £45/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 0.5%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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