Why Watford could be great for families with great transport links and schools

Union Court is the first phase in Berkeley’s mixed-use central scheme with concierge, gym, business lounge and screening room. The studio, one, two and three-bed flats are spread across eight buildings, and most have a balcony or terrace. From £294,000.

A collection of 186 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, moments from the high street and Watford Palace Theatre. Facilities include seventh and 25th floor sky gardens, a gym, 24-hour concierge, cinema, café and underground parking. They’re due to be finished in summer 2024. From £325,000.

There’s 284 one, two and three-beds and penthouses, on the site of the Watford Laundry Factory. The majority have outside space, and the tube and Cassiobury Park are in walking distance. From £281,000.

This gated development of one and two-bed flats is very energy-efficient, with communal solar panels and electric vehicle charging points and generally include a balcony or terrace. From £399,995.

Act fast, as only three two-bed flats are left. Move-in ready, they have open-plan layouts, integrated kitchen appliances, hyperfast broadband and access to communal gardens. From £395,000.

Just a mile from the high street, and close to the River Colne, this development forms part of Watford’s biggest regeneration scheme. It’s now nearly sold out, and the remaining one-bed flats have a terrace or balcony. From £275,000.