5 homes put up for sale in Watford so far in June

The double-digit house price growth recorded in May followed a 7.1 per cent annual increase recorded in April, Nationwide Building Society said.

Across the UK, property values hit a new record average of £242,832 – up by £23,930 compared with 12 months earlier.

Watford's average house price in March stood at £367,000 according to the Land Industry, and the town has seen some of the largest percentage increases in for sale stock anywhere in the country this year.

GetAgent.co.uk compared the number of homes listed for sale in towns and cities between April 20 and May 12 2020 and April 29 and May 12 this year - and Watford recorded an 821 per cent increase in the number of homes on the market.

So far in June, 45 properties in Watford have been listed for sale on Zoopla's website and we've selected five at random to take a closer look at.

2 bed-end of terrace, Liverpool Road. Price: £330,000

The end of terrace in Liverpool Road for sale. Credit: Zoopla

This property near Watford's football ground and the hospital went on the market yesterday for £330,000.

The end of terrace, situated on the corner of Liverpool Road and Cardiff Road, includes two bedrooms, and even boasts its own small private garden and an off-street parking space.

The house is not far from Watford town centre and is within close reach of both Watford Junction and Watford High Street stations.

The living area inside the Liverpool Road property. Credit: Zoopla

This particular property was last sold in 2014, for £220,000.

The listing can be found here.

3-bed detached, Diamond Road. Price: £550,000

The house for sale in Diamond Road. Credit: Zoopla

Another property appearing on the market in Watford this month is this three-bed detached home in North Watford.

Situated close to the main Leavesden Road, this property in Diamond Road stands out because the rest of the street is almost exclusively terraced homes.

The house, which is next door to the Leavesden Montessori nursery, has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a dressing room as well.

It has its own good-sized garden and two off-street parking spaces, which in North Watford, is like gold dust.

Inside the Diamond Road property. Credit: Zoopla

Zoopla describes this "lovely spacious" home in Watford as a "rare find" and it could be yours for £550,000.

The listing can be found here.

2-bed terrace, Bedford Street. Price: £375,000

The terraced home in Bedford Street. Credit: Zoopla

Staying in North Watford, this charming Victorian terrace is a new entry to Watford's for sale market.

The two-bedroom Rose Cottage within the Nascot conservation area has been extensively refurbished by the current owner, but numerous original features have been retained or enhanced.

The property is a cul-de-sac of St Albans Road, with Watford Junction very close by.

You'll even find the Prince George pub at the end of the street.

The property has been refurbished by the owner. Credit: Zoopla

The listing can be found here.

6 bed detached house, Hempstead Road. Price £1.2 million

This house in Hempstead Road is on the market for a price tag of more than a million pounds. Credit: Zoopla

For those with deeper pockets, this grand property that appeared on the market this week may appeal to you.

This Edwardian home boasts six bedrooms along with lobby leads into the front hall with a marble tiled floor, a dining room with an arch to a cosy sitting area, an impressive reception room, as well as a cloakroom.

There is ample space for parking in the driveway with a block paved drive providing off-road parking for several vehicles and access to the double carport and single garage.

One of three reception rooms. Credit: Zoopla

There is access to the rear garden on both sides and a paved terrace spans the back of the house.

You'll find the £1,225,000 property in Hempstead Road, very close to the town centre and within 0.1 miles of Lanchester Community Free School.

The listing can be found here.

1-bed flat, Brewery Mews. Price: £287,500

The Brewery Mews one-bed ground floor flat. Credit: Zoopla

It won't be uncommon to find a flat for sale in Watford in the coming years with hundreds if not thousands already being constructed or planned.

There's plenty on the market already in the town, including this one in Brewery Mews, which Zoopla believe is "ideal" for a commuter.

The light and airy ground floor flat is within 0.2 miles of Watford Junction and any buyer would have access to a communal garden at the back.

The flat living area. Credit: Zoopla

The listing can be found here.