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FLAT 19

WESTMINSTER HOUSE, HALLAM CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE WD24 4RJ

1 beds 1 baths 495 sq ft Listed 21 May 2026 (-60d)

£240,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (93 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

46 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£235,000 Oct 2024

Price per m²

£5,217/m²

Local average

£220,688 (+8.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,684 of 33,755)

Street crime

524 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Chain Free One Bedroom Top Floor Apartment
  • Allocated Parking with Additional Visitor Spaces
  • Recently Refurbished Throughout including Brand New, High-Quality Windows
  • Useful Loft Storage
  • Attractive & Well-Maintained Communal Gardens
  • Open Plan Kitchen/Living Area
  • Generous Double Bedroom with Fitted Wardrobes
  • Prime Location- Just 0.4 Miles to Watford Junction, 0.6 Miles to the Town Centre & Excellent Access to the M1, M25 & A41

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Electric
Accessibility
Lateral living
Parking
Allocated, Visitor
Listed property
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

SUMMARY
A beautifully refurbished chain free 1-bedroom top floor apartment offering a bright open plan kitchen/living space, generous bedroom with fitted wardrobes, loft storage and allocated parking, all set within a sought-after development just 0.4 miles from Watford Junction & close to the town centre.


DESCRIPTION
This beautifully presented chain-free one-bedroom top floor apartment is set within the highly regarded Westminster House, offering stylish, modern living in a prime location. Recently refurbished throughout, including brand new high-quality windows, the property is ready to move straight into and would make an ideal first-time purchase or investment.


The accommodation features a bright and spacious open plan kitchen/living area, enhanced by dual-aspect windows and characterful eaves, creating a light and welcoming space. The contemporary kitchen is well-equipped with sleek units and integrated appliances. A generous double bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes, while the bathroom is well-maintained and functional. Additional loft storage provides further practicality.


Externally, the property enjoys attractive communal gardens, alongside allocated parking and visitor spaces.


Ideally located just 0.4 miles from Watford Junction and 0.6 miles from the town centre, the property also offers excellent access to the M1, M25 and A41, making it perfect for commuters. Viewing is highly recommended.

Entrance 

Lounge 14' 1" x 12' 6" ( 4.29m x 3.81m )

Kitchen 10' 6" x 5' 5" ( 3.20m x 1.65m )

Bedroom 12' 4" x 11' 2" ( 3.76m x 3.40m )

Bathroom 7' 3" x 5' 7" ( 2.21m x 1.70m )

Agents Note 
Heating to the property is served by electric heating. Please contact the branch for more details.


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. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Watford

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 88776852

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 12/04/2022

Expiry date: 11/04/2032

Current heating cost: £394/year

Potential heating cost: £274/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,880

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • High heat retention storage heaters (£800 - £1,200)
  • Heat recovery system for mixer showers (£585 - £725)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

Price history

9% since 2015

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £240,000 +2.1%
Sold 11/10/2024 (1 year ago) £235,000 +8.7%
Sold 03/06/2015 (11 years ago) £216,250

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
THE LODGE 8 ORPHANAGE ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4QZ £290,000 12/12/2025 Flat
ANDREW REED COURT FLAT 9 KEELE CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RU £292,500 21/11/2023 Flat
REEDS CHAPEL FLAT 1 ORPHANAGE ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4QH £415,000 17/11/2023 Flat
ALEXANDRA COURT FLAT 33 KEELE CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RT £265,000 28/06/2023 Flat
ELIZABETH HOUSE FLAT 30 EXETER CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RE £265,000 10/05/2023 Flat
CANTERBURY HOUSE FLAT 7 ANGLIAN CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RH £267,000 01/03/2023 Flat
WELLINGTON HOUSE FLAT 4 EXETER CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4BP £270,000 11/11/2022 Flat
ALEXANDRA COURT FLAT 2 ASTON CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RS £345,000 04/11/2022 Flat
ELIZABETH HOUSE FLAT 23 EXETER CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RE £325,000 04/11/2022 Flat
ELIZABETH HOUSE FLAT 3 ANGLIAN CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RA £260,000 28/10/2022 Flat
BADMINTON HOUSE FLAT 17 ANGLIAN CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RG £270,000 26/10/2022 Flat
ANDREW REED COURT FLAT 6 KEELE CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RU £480,000 30/09/2022 Flat
REEDS CHAPEL FLAT 6 ORPHANAGE ROAD, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4QH £465,000 19/09/2022 Flat
ALEXANDRA COURT FLAT 10 ANGLIAN CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RR £265,000 16/09/2022 Flat
BADMINTON HOUSE FLAT 4 ANGLIAN CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RG £263,000 31/08/2022 Flat
BADMINTON HOUSE FLAT 10 ANGLIAN CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RG £260,000 08/07/2022 Flat
ELIZABETH HOUSE FLAT 40 EXETER CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RE £440,000 31/05/2022 Flat
ETON HOUSE FLAT 23 ANGLIAN CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RF £266,000 29/04/2022 Flat
ROEDEAN HOUSE FLAT 9 EXETER CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4BN £275,000 29/04/2022 Flat
CANTERBURY HOUSE FLAT 23 ANGLIAN CLOSE, WATFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD24 4RH £233,000 08/04/2022 Flat

Area average: £310,575 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -18.2%
10y growth -16.6%

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

1y (index) -1.9%
5y (index) -4.3%
10y (index) 7.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Watford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,633/mo
Realistic £1,814/mo
Optimistic £1,995/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Watford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Herts: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Exeter Close

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Anglian Close 0.1 miles
Bus stop Hallam Close 0.1 miles
Train station Watford Junction 0.2 miles
Shop JK Tyremaster 0.2 miles
Shop Giardino 14 0.2 miles
Train station Watford North 0.8 miles
Hospital Watford General Hospital 1.1 miles
University Middlesex University 8.0 miles
University Flood Hazard Research Centre 8.0 miles
Hospital Priory Hospital 11.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 161
Anti-social behaviour 107
Shoplifting 58
Vehicle crime 37
Other theft 36
Public order 32
Drugs 23
Criminal damage and arson 20
Burglary 18
Robbery 8
Theft from the person 7
Bicycle theft 6
Other crime 6
Possession of weapons 5
Total incidents 524

Within 1 mile during May 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
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 24 Jun 2019
Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Central Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 6 Jul 2023
Knutsford Primary Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 1 Mar 2023
Lanchester Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 27 Sep 2019

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
1 Bed Flat, Queens Road, WD17 £1,400/mo 1 0.21 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Woodford Court, WD17 £1,300/mo 1 0.21 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Penthouse, Chiltern Court, WD24 £1,695/mo 1 0.35 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Conway Court, WD24 £1,550/mo 1 0.39 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Terraced House, Loates Lane, WD17 £2,400/mo 1 0.39 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Clarendon Road, WD17 £1,700/mo 1 0.44 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,674/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.68%
Max investor price (0.8%) £202,875
Target investor price (1%) £162,300
Gross yield 8.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.3×
Monthly cashflow £491/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 8.5%
  • 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).