Macdonnell Gardens

Macdonnell Gardens is a small tranquil estate of twelve bungalows for disabled officers and their families located at Leavesden just outside Watford. Managed by Haig Housing Trust from 1st April 2011, the bungalows are situated on a delightfully secluded two-acre site, and positioned facing an attractive central communal garden planted with shrubs and roses that is bounded by a private access road.

Each bungalow has two to three bedrooms, together with a lounge-cum-dining room, kitchen and bathroom. Full gas central heating is provided throughout the accommodation. All the bungalows have a small open front garden with parking space in front and good size back gardens each with a garage at the rear. There are separate rear entrance drives to the garages.

The bungalows and communal garden are maintained to a high standard by Haig Housing Trust. The Officers' Association also provides the residents with welfare support through the services of its Benevolence Department.

Shops and other amenities are close at hand, together with easy access to fast road and rail links to London and other parts of the country.

Residents pay a very modest monthly maintenance contribution, which does not reflect the high standard of accommodation provided. Any officer interested in becoming a resident should contact the Benevolence Department. The selection process involves completion of an application form, provision of medical reports and references, and attendance at an informal interview.