New Homes in Watford
Found in Hertfordshire in South East England, Watford lies as little as 20 miles from Central London. With excellent transport links to the capital and trains to Euston taking less than 15 minutes, new homes in Watford are also close to pleasant spots like Hemel Hempstead, Hatfield and St Albans.
From tours of famous film sets, to trips to Cassiobury Park and Cheslyn House, there’s lots to do in the local area. Whether you want to be close to the lively town centre or in a neighbourhood like Croxley Green on the outskirts, you can browse our developments near Watford below.
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Live the Watford life
Whether it’s the proximity to London that draws you in or the many local attractions, Watford is a great place to buy a home. And thanks to perks such as our Part Exchange scheme where we act as a guaranteed buyer on a current home, your dream home could be closer to reality than you think.
Things to see and do in Watford
The Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden are just to the north of Watford, giving you the chance to see incredible sets from your favourite films, such as the popular Harry Potter franchise. Back in the centre of town you can explore the Watford Museum and go for a stroll along the River Colne through Radlett Road Playing Fields.
With Oxhey Park, Fishers Field Nature Reserve and Cassiobury Park all on the edge of town and Whippendell Wood the perfect spot for tranquil walks, you’ll also have Aldenham Country Park, Ruislip Woods, Harrow Arts Centre and Oxhey Woods with its sculpture trail close at hand.
Education
There are a number of schools in the local area classed as outstanding by Ofsted, with primary options including Nascot Wood Junior School a mile north west of Watford town centre. Also outstanding are Field Junior School in the Rookery area close to the centre, and Holy Rood Catholic Primary to the north.
The centrally located Watford Grammar School for Girls and Watford Grammar School for Boys around a mile away are both outstanding secondary options, while Immanuel College in the Bushey area is a highly rated all-through independent.
Watford transport links
Lying close to the meeting point of the M1 and M25 motorways, the town boasts excellent transport links. Watford Junction, Bushey, and stations on the London Overground system mean rail services are top notch, with the heart of London only 17 miles away. Watford also lies between two major airports, Heathrow and Luton.
The Watford property scene
Watford has a vibrant property market, and homes sell faster here than most parts of the UK. This means you’ll need to move quickly yourself to secure a contemporary 1 or 2 bedroom apartment with a residents’ gym and car club membership in Harrow, just south of town. You could even take advantage of the government’s Help to Buy scheme to secure your new home here, or one of our offers such as our Movemaker initiative. Get in touch today to find out more.