Hightown Housing opens Goldfinch House in Watford

Hightown Housing Association has completed a 39-home development, Goldfinch House, on the site of the former Watford Town and Country Club in Rosslyn Road.

Goldfinch House comprises of 39 one-and-two bedroom flats, including 23 for affordable rent (allocated to people in housing need nominated by Watford Borough Council) and 16 for shared ownership.

Shared Ownership allows people get on the housing ladder by part buying, part renting their home.

Hightown's Chair Bob Macnaughton, Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor, Hightown's Chief Executive David Bogle

Elected Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor declared the homes open at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 17.

He said: “These are fantastic new affordable homes that many local people and families will benefit from for years to come. We know that there are unfortunately many people who are struggling to make ends meet at the moment, as a result of the pandemic, so ensuring we have affordable homes in Watford is key to supporting everyone in our town. I hope the residents will be very happy in their new homes."

The Mayor of Watford receives a tour of the development

Goldfinch House is another addition to the 355 affordable homes that Hightown already owns and manages in Watford.

David Bogle, chief executive at Hightown Housing Association, added: “These new homes provide housing for local families who cannot afford to buy or rent at market rates. After a challenging year, I am pleased that Hightown is able to continue to deliver high quality, affordable homes in our core area of south west Herts and as part of our development programme which will deliver over 500 affordable homes in 2021/22.”