It's true that Watford is an expensive place to buy a property, but that doesn't mean owning a house is a completely unattainable dream.

While most of the cheapest properties available to buy are flats or apartments, there are affordable homes to be found.

Here are five of the cheapest houses available to buy now in Watford.

Lytham Avenue, Watford

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For £240,000, this three bed semi-detached house could be yours. The property, which is set to be auctioned at a later date, will require refurbishing.

The house is situated within a popular residential area accessed off Little Oxhey Lane and is approximately two miles north of Pinner and three miles south of Watford.

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Prestwick Road, Watford

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Just a fraction more expensive at £250,000 is this one bed terraced house, which features a living room, kitchen and bathroom.

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The house is within walking distance to Carpenders Park Station and is near to local amenities.

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Cedar Wood Drive, Watford

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If you're able to spend a little more, this terraced house is available for £270,000 and has one bedroom.

The house has an entrance porch, L-shaped living room with duel aspect windows and space for a separate dining area as well as the lounge.

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There is a fitted kitchen open to the lounge also with its own window. Upstairs there is a double bedroom with fitted storage and a three-piece bathroom suite.

The house is also located in a quiet residential setting and has allocated parking.

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Aspen Park Drive, Watford

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With its own front garden and allocated parking space, this one bedroom terraced house is on the market for £280,000.

It features an 'L' shaped lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, first floor landing, double bedroom with built-in wardrobe, and a bathroom.

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The property also has loft storage space, double glazed windows and a gas central heating system.

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Deakin Close, Watford

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Featuring two bedrooms, this terraced house is listed on the market at 66 per cent shared ownership for £280,500.

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It features a three piece bathroom suite, off road parking, a private rear garden, kitchen and lounge.

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