14 SIDMOUTH CLOSE
WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE WD19 7QN
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
86 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£435,000 Apr 2023
Price per m²
£5,233/m²
Local average
£534,583 (-15.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,987 of 33,755)
Street crime
172 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- POTENTIAL TO EXTEND STPP
- DRIVEWAY, LARGE REAR GARDEN AND DETACHED GARAGE
- Easy Access to Carpenders Park Station
- Close to Local Amenities
- Downstairs Shower Room
- First Floor Bathroom
- Well Presented Throughout
- NON STANDARD CONSTRUCTION
Additional details
- Heating
- Central
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Back garden
Description
POTENTIAL TO EXTEND STPP - large rear GARDEN WITH VIEWS OVER OPEN FIELDS, garage and LARGE DRIVEWAY. Well presented throughout with a ground floor shower room, conservatory, kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and family bathroom. Easy access to Carpenders Park Station, the local schools and amenities.
DESCRIPTION
POTENTIAL TO EXTEND STPP - A very well presented semi detached house positioned in a cul de sac location in South Oxhey. Offering well presented, good size accommodation throughout with the additional benefits of a detached garage and large driveway. Externally the property offers a good size enclosed rear garden WITH VIEWS OVER OPEN FIELDS.
Located in South Oxhey in a quiet residential location with good access to Carpenders Park Station, the local school and good transport links to the surrounding areas. An excellent family home with huge potential.
CRANWELL CONSTRUCTION.
Entrance Porch
Window to side aspect, radiator and stairs to first floor.
Living Room 16' 8" x 13' 5" ( 5.08m x 4.09m )
Window to front aspect, fireplace, TV point, wood flooring and opening to kitchen.
Kitchen 10' 5" x 13' 5" ( 3.17m x 4.09m )
Three windows and door opening to conservatory, wall and base level units with work surfaces over, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, oven and hob with extractor fan over, washing machine, dryer, fridge/freezer, radiator, wall mounted boiler, tiling to splash back areas and door to shower room.
Shower Room 5' 2" x 5' 2" ( 1.57m x 1.57m )
Window to rear aspect, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator and shower cubicle.
Conservatory 6' 6" x 19' 8" ( 1.98m x 5.99m )
Windows and door opening to rear garden.
First Floor
Landing
Window to side aspect, loft access and storage cupboard.
Bedroom One 11' 1" x 12' 1" ( 3.38m x 3.68m )
Double aspect windows to front, radiator and built in wardrobe.
Bedroom Two 13' 9" x 8' 10" ( 4.19m x 2.69m )
Double aspect windows to rear aspect, radiator and built in wardrobes.
Bedroom Three 8' 6" x 7' 10" ( 2.59m x 2.39m )
Window to front aspect, built in cupboard and radiator.
Bathroom 8' 6" x 5' 6" ( 2.59m x 1.68m )
Window to rear aspect, bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, radiator, pedestal wash hand basin and WC.
Exterior
Garage
Detached garage with up and over door to front, door to side with access to garden and window.
Rear Garden
Enclosed rear garden with gated side access, access to garage, paved path, paved seating area, raised pond, storage shed and lawn area.
Driveway
Large paved driveway for 3 cars and access to the garage.
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: 124971560
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 14/07/2022
Current heating cost: £781/year
Potential heating cost: £722/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,900
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 05/04/2023 (3 years ago) | £435,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 HOLMSIDE RISE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QX | £515,000 | 16/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 30 CULVERDEN ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7RG | £500,000 | 14/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 FRINTON CLOSE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QS | £415,000 | 26/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 187 HAYLING ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QR | £555,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 136 FULFORD GROVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QL | £575,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 80 BLAIRHEAD DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7RJ | £510,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 ARBROATH GREEN, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QT | £480,000 | 20/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 159 HAYLING ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7DB | £625,000 | 08/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 56 BLAIRHEAD DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7RA | £427,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 CULVERDEN ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7RG | £370,000 | 24/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 29 SIDMOUTH CLOSE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QN | £440,000 | 18/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 1 SIDMOUTH CLOSE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QN | £435,000 | 18/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 70 BLAIRHEAD DRIVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7RJ | £465,000 | 31/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 59 FULFORD GROVE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QJ | £365,000 | 11/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 32 HOLMSIDE RISE, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7QX | £385,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 20 CULVERDEN ROAD, WATFORD, THREE RIVERS, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD19 7RG | £455,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £437,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £474,429 (14 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): Three Rivers. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Three Rivers. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Three Rivers.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Herts: £1,496/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Fulford Grove | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Nisa Local | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | Tesco Express | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Carpenders Park | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Bushey | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Watford General Hospital | 1.3 miles |
| University | John Scales Centre for Biomedical Engineering | 3.7 miles |
| University | Middlesex University | 7.3 miles |
| Hospital | Hounslow Medical Centre | 11.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 |
| Shoplifting | 35 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 172 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 2 Jun 2017 |
| Colnbrook School | Other | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 13 Nov 2013 |
| Warren Dell Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 6 Mar 2024 |
| Oxhey Wood Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 19 May 2014 |
| Eastbury Farm Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 11 Jun 2018 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
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).