5 bed detached house for sale

Shepherds Road, Watford, Hertfordshire WD18

Shepherds Road presents an impressive five bedroom detached home full of character and potential, ideally positioned in one of Watford’s most desirable locations.

Offering around 3,028 sq ft of accommodation and set within a generous plot of approximately one-third of an acre with a large, mature rear garden, this bright and spacious residence combines elegant proportions with an inviting sense of light throughout. It provides an exceptional opportunity to remodel or extend, subject to the usual consents, and create a truly outstanding family home.

Arranged over three floors, the property offers a flexible layout well suited to modern family living. The ground floor features a welcoming hallway leading to a generous sitting room, formal dining room, well-equipped kitchen, utility area, and cloakroom. There is also a bright, dual-aspect reception room opening directly onto the garden, as well as a convenient downstairs bathroom and access to a useful cellar, offering additional storage or conversion potential (subject to consent).

Upstairs, the first floor provides five bedrooms, three of which are notably large, together with a family bathroom and a separate WC. The property benefits from a versatile loft space currently used as additional storage / hobby area / occasional guest accommodation (please note this space does not have Building Regulations approval for use as a bedroom).

Externally, the home enjoys a beautifully mature rear garden extending to approximately one-third of an acre, featuring a spacious lawn, various fruit trees, and a range of attractive shrubs and bushes, an ideal setting for entertaining or family relaxation. A gravel driveway to the front offers ample parking and leads to an integral garage.

Please note: An active badger sett has been identified within the garden area. As badgers and their setts are protected under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992, certain works or disturbances in this area may require a licence or ecological advice. Further details are available on request.

Shepherds Road occupies a highly sought-after position, located on the same road as Watford Grammar School for Boys and just 250m from the renowned Cassiobury Park, which spans over 190 acres of woodland, open green space, and leisure facilities. Watford town centre is within easy reach, offering a vibrant selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, and entertainment venues including Cineworld and the Atria shopping centre.

Commuters benefit from excellent transport connections, within 500m of Watford Metropolitan Line providing services to Baker Street and the City, and a short distance from Watford Junction offering direct mainline access to London Euston and Birmingham. The M25 (Junction 19) lies approximately three miles away, connecting to the wider motorway network. Highly regarded independent schools such as Merchant Taylors’ (Northwood), Haberdashers’ Aske’s (Elstree), St Helen’s (Northwood), and Northwood College are also accessible via the Metropolitan Line.