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Lovely 3-bed large Victorian home near London
House • Hertfordshire United Kingdom
Exchange types accepted
Statistics
Listed October 2023
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General overview
Spacious Victorian family home (177sqm) built in 1884 with many beautiful period features. On a quiet street but walking distance to the town centre, a big park and very close to the train station for fast trains into London.
Watford is in a great location - close to London for easy day trips, walking distance from shops, supermarkets, a swimming pool, cinema, library etc, but also easy to get out to lots of beautiful countryside.
The space
Three main bedrooms which have: a double bed, a single bed, and two singles (usually stacked together as one single). There is a small 4th bedroom which is used as an office (so there's no bed in it). Ensuite bathroom to the double bedroom with a roll-top freestanding bath, spacious shower cubicle and toilet. Separate bathroom off the landing with a shower and toilet. Downstairs toilet.
Lovely sitting room with high ceiling, fireplace, bay window, TV, DVD player and well-maintained piano which you are welcome to play.
Large table in dining room which seats 8.
Some games suitable for whole family including teens. Some DVDs. Small selection of toys and games for younger children.
Garden with lawn, plants, a patio and garden furniture.
Can arrange for visitor parking permit if you bring a car. May be possible to borrow our bicycles (one suitable for a 12 year old, three others which are adult-sized).
Guest access
Two main floors. Steps up to the front door.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Iron
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Garden / yard
Bikes
Travel Styles
Family
City
Culture
Good public transport
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Dog free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We are a 10 minute drive, or 5 minute walk from the shuttle bus, to Warner Bros Studios for the fantastic Harry Potter experience.
Watford has the fantastic huge Cassiobury Park (20 min walk or 5 min drive) with woodland, a nature reserve, canal walks, splash park, two playgrounds and two lovely cafes. Also very close to the beautiful Whippendell Woods for walks.
Watford town centre has lots of shops and restaurants, a swimming pool and big cinema. We're a 20 min drive to the historic town of St Albans, with St Albans abbey, a Roman museum, and pretty town centre with independent shops and restaurants, and an arts cinema (The Odyssey).
Getting to my home
Close to the M1 or M25 motorways. 15-20 mins train journey from London. Close to Luton airport and also easy to access from London Gatwick or London City.
Nearest airport
London Luton airport is a 25 minute drive away. Also good access to London Heathrow and London City airports. Possible to arrive at London Stansted or London Gatwick although they are a bit further.
Getting around
We are a 6 minute walk from Watford Junction train station, with regular fast trains into London (to London Euston, trains take 15-20 mins).
Watford is also on the London underground, Metropolitan line (in a different part of town to the train station).
Easy access to the M25 and M1 motorways.
Map of Approximate Location
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Open to any destination
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