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Watford Cross 1 WATFORD CROSS INTRODUCING WATFORD CROSS An exclusive collection of 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and 2 bedroom duplexes, with easy access to London in under 20 minutes. Overlooking2 Watford from Cassiobury Park 1 WATFORD CROSS 2 Computer generated image of Watford Cross 3 WATFORD CROSS WATFORD CROSS An exclusive collection of one, two & three bedroom apartments and two bedroom duplexes situated in the vibrant town of Watford. Watford Cross is just 16 minutes from London Euston, and is a commuters dream. With just a 5 minute walk to Watford Junction, Watford Cross has great connectivity into the heart of the capital. Northampton Bury St Edmunds Cambridge M1 M40 M11 Felixstowe A1(M) Colchester Stansted Oxford Chelmsford M25 Beaconsfield Watford Henley-on-Thames Windsor London M25 M4 Reading London City Heathrow M25 M2 Guildford M20 M3 M23 Royal Tunbridge Wells Dover Gatwick 4 Grand Union Canal 5 WATFORD CROSS WATFORD JUNCTION TRAIN ROUTES London Underground interchange WATFORD WEMBLEY CENTRAL London Overground interchange UNDERGROUND National Rail interchange 11 mins via National Rail Virgin Trains route STATION Access to Wembley Stadium and the SSE Arena West Midlands Trains routes CITY Change for: London Overground London Overground route Metropolitan Underground route into and Bakerloo Line Central London (Euston Square) CONNECTIONS WILLESDEN JUNCTION 33 mins via London Overground Change for: London Overground and Bakerloo Line Watford Cross is the perfect base for commuters working in central London. STRATFORD EAST LONDON – 40 mins • Railway Operators: West Midlands Trains, from Willesden Junction Virgin Trains, London Overground. Access to Queen Elizabeth LONDON EUSTON Olympic Park and Westfield • Station: Watford Junction, 5 minutes walk CENTRAL LONDON – 16 mins via Stratford City RICHMOND Change for: Central, Jubilee from the development. National Rail WEST LONDON – 18 mins Access to Central London and DLR • Time to Central London: 16 minutes direct from Willesden Junction Change for: London Overground, Access to Richmond Park Northern and Victoria Lines to London Euston. and Kew Gardens Change for: National Rail • Trains per day: 143 on average. CLAPHAM JUNCTION • Watford Underground Station with SOUTH LONDON – 19 mins from Metropolitan Line into Central London Willesden Junction Access to Clapham Common (Euston Square). Change for: National Rail 6 7 WATFORD CROSS LONDON REGENERATION WEMBLEY • £3 billion regeneration project, due to complete in 2027 • Creation of over 8,500 employment possibilities • 500,000 sq ft shopping area • Future food and shopping 'hot spot' London Kings Cross and St Pancras International • 12.5 miles from Watford Cross EUSTON, KINGS CROSS AND ST PANCRAS The Euston/King’s Cross/St Pancras transport hub links seven London Underground lines with three national mainline rail stations and international high speed rail. • 16 minutes via West Midlands Trains from Watford Junction • Eurostar to Brussels 2 hours, Paris 2 hours 19 London Euston ©Network Rail minutes • Google HQ at St Pancras Square • Home to YouTube • Buzzing street food markets and dozens of restaurants and bars 8 Eurostar, St Pancras International Wembley Stadium ©The FA 9 WATFORD CROSS Watford Dental Practice ALL YOU NEED ON Co-op Food Store YOUR DOORSTEP Watford University Technical College H a d m a o p R s t s e a n d a b R l A FROM FROM FROM o a t WATFORD WATFORD WATFORD d S JUNCTION CROSS CROSS Cassiobury Tennis Club e (BY TRAIN) (BY FOOT) (BY CAR) ln o C r e Watford Junction v i 8 0 R 0 4 2 HARROW & CO-OP FOOD SAINSBURY’S 1 A 4 WEALDSTONE STORE FOOD STORE A 6 mins 4 mins 7 mins A4 Cassiobury West11 Herts College Park Nature Reserve WEMBLEY WATFORD WATFORD Cassiobury Watford Leisure Centre Watford Library CENTRAL JUNCTION PALACE Park 11 mins STATION THEATRE Radlett Road Fishers Field 5 mins 8 mins Playing Fields Watford Colosseum Sainsbury’s Food Store Nature Reserve y a W d n a o Ro s LONDON WATFORD INTU h n rt e o h EUSTON LEISURE WATFORD Watford Tube Station sw p an te m S 16 mins CENTRE 8 mins ick Watford Palace Theatre R d oa 13 mins West n R pto Hertfordshire U A4 Sports Ground 11 E x MILTON WATFORD M25 c West Herts Social Club h a KEYNES COLOSSEUM 9 mins n intu Watford Watford Grammar School for Boys g M e 21 mins 21 mins e R r o t a o d n ne a W R r L o te a a a W t d e r A412 f i e l BIRMINGHAM WATFORD THE GROVE 11 d 4 Watford High Street s NEW STREET TUBE STATION GOLF COURSE A W a y 1 hr 8 mins 28 mins 10 mins Waterfields Shopping Park Watford Grammar School for Girls Watford Museum d a HEATHROW VICARAGE WATFORD o R ge Vicarage Road Stadium AIRPORT ROAD GENERAL ra ca 1 hr 15 mins STADIUM HOSPITAL Vi 28 mins 11 mins A Watford General Hospital 4 1 7 8 10 Distances and times from Google Maps. Map is not drawn to scale. 11 WATFORD CROSS A THRIVING NEW WATFORD Watford has seen significant development to its' High Street, with a £2m investment, the town centre is an attractive and welcoming place to shop, dine and enjoy. The High Street is a hive for shoppers and is located next to Hertfordshire’s largest shopping centre, intu Watford, only 1.1 miles from Watford Cross. intuintu WatfordWatford Following its recent £180 million redevelopment, you can indulge with designers including Hugo Boss, Levi’s, SuperDry and Kurt Geiger. Leading department stores such as John Lewis and Debenhams will also complement your shopping experience and a plethora of restaurants to suit all tastes including Côte Brasserie and TGI Fridays. For family entertainment, why not head to the brand new Cineworld cinema, Hollywood Bowl, or visit Rock Up, a thrilling new climbing centre. Watford also has much to offer in way of eateries and dining experiences. There are a number of places to choose from on St Albans Road as well as the family- friendly, traditional pub The Prince George, located only a 1 minute walk from Watford Cross. 12 Watford High Street 13 WATFORD CROSS A TOWN WITH MORE TO OFFER Entertainment is on your doorstep - with a variety of theatres and attractions to choose from including Watford Palace Theatre and Watford Colosseum, home to the best live music and entertainment outside of central London, residents will be spoilt for choice. The renowned Watford Colosseum has been used to record the soundtracks for Lord of the Rings, The Sound of Music and Star Wars and has also seen world class stars perform on its stage including Elton John, Oasis and One Direction. Within easy reach of Watford Cross lies The Grove golf course, one of the most renowned in Europe, sitting amongst its own estate with a hotel, spa and Watford Colosseum ©Julian Middleton sumptuous food served in the restaurant. It is a haven of peace and tranquility on your doorstep. Just a 13 minute drive away from Watford Cross is the world famous Leavesden Studios, home to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, The Making of Harry Potter. Here you can take a tour inside the magical world of Harry Potter, where you can see original props, costumes and sets used in the filming of this global phenomenon. Fitness enthusiasts are well catered for with Watford Leisure Centre nearby. It has a state-of-the-art gym and a six-lane swimming pool with a variety of The Grove golf course ©The Grove Cassiobury Park swimming activities. Watford is home to the Premier League team Watford FC. The beautiful Cassiobury Park is the largest public open space in Watford, with over 190 acres to explore, children’s play areas, miniature railway and the Grand Union Canal. 14 Watford FC ©Sol Tomlinson © Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter 15 WATFORD CROSS A PLACE TO LIVE AND LEARN Watford Cross is well served by some of the best educational institutions and independent schools in the country as well as an abundance of highly rated primary and secondary schools. With central London only 16 minutes by train, the world-renowned universities of London are also easily accessible. INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS • Harrow School - one of the most prestigious schools in the world. • The Royal Masonic School for Girls - recently rated as excellent in all areas. Senate House, University of London Imperial College London • The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys School - rated The Sunday Times, Best Independent School 2017. PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS • Nascot Wood Junior School - rated outstanding by Ofsted in the latest inspection. • Watford Grammar School for Girls - offering an outstanding, rich and diverse curriculum. • Watford Grammar School for Boys - an outstanding rated school with a strong school community. HIGHER EDUCATION • West Herts College • Westfield Academy • The Watford University Technical College • University of Hertfordshire LONDON UNIVERSITIES • Imperial College London • King’s College London • University of London • London School of Economics 16 King’s College London 17 WATFORD CROSS SPECIFICATION TO BE PROUD OF General Specifications • Forest oak doors with polished chrome ironmongery, matching wrapped door-lining, architraves and skirtings • Choice of white oak or ebony oak strip wood flooring to entrance hall, living area, dining area, kitchen and cloakrooms/cupboards* • Choice of carpets with underlay to bedrooms* • Fitted wardrobes to master bedroom • Television and telephone points to living area and master bedroom • USB double power sockets to living room, kitchen and master bedroom • Gas fired heating system via radiators • Smoke alarm and CO detectors • Double-glazed uPVC windows • Audio/visual entry system • Sprinkler system installed to all plots Designer Kitchens • Zanussi stainless steel electric fan oven • Zanussi ceramic hob and Caple stainless steel chimney extractor • Zanussi integrated fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher • Choice of designer units by Oakwood Kitchens* • Choice of quartz stone worktops and upstands* • Stainless steel splashback to hob • Fascino stainless steel sink with oversized single bowl and integrated removable chopping board • Fascino designer curved tap with clipped hose-spray extension • Fascino instant boiling water tap • Integrated stainless steel soap dispenser • LED lighting under kitchen wall units * Choices from developer’s range and subject to stage of construction.
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