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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CF3 2SA
For saleReduced £15k (−2.3%) on 25 OctListed 128 days
Opportunity summary
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About
A substantial five bedroom detached residence located on the highly desirable Craig y Haul development in the village of Castleton, offering generous living space, a beautiful south facing garden with an abundance of wildlife and excellent transport links.
Key Features • Five bedrooms — ideal for families • Four reception rooms including a sun lounge with a tropical garden outlook, a morning room, dining room and spacious lounge • South facing rear garden rich in wildlife and thoughtfully landscaped for nature lovers • New internal oak panel doors throughout • Driveway parking for several vehicles • Located on the prestigious Craig y Haul development Location Highlights Castleton is a sought after village offering the perfect balance of rural charm and city accessibility.
• Excellent road links to Cardiff and Newport via the A48 • Easy access to the M4 corridor Regular public transport to both Cardiff and Newport city centres • School catchment for Marshfield Primary and Bassaleg High School • Close to the well regarded St John’s private College, just 10 minutes away • Local grocery store and petrol station • Excellent local restaurants including The Coach & Horses.
Outdoor Space The southerly facing rear garden is a standout feature — peaceful, private, and designed to attract wildlife.
Perfect for relaxation, gardening, or outdoor entertaining among the vast range of mature trees and shrubs, including Banana Palms, Wysteria, mock orange and ornamental cherry.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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