3-bedroom detached house · CF14 6PF
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About
A detached three-bedroom home in a convenient Rhiwbina location, offering excellent potential to modernise and extend (subject to planning).
Featuring two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, cloakroom and a generous sunny rear garden with off-road parking. Ideally placed for amenities, schools and transport links. No onward chain.
Occupying a convenient position on the outskirts of Rhiwbina village, this detached freehold residence offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a home with significant scope for enhancement and extension, subject to the necessary planning consents.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises an entrance hall with cloakroom/WC, a well-proportioned living room, separate dining room and a fitted galley kitchen.
To the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The property further benefits from gas central heating, uPVC double glazing, off-road parking and a generous enclosed rear garden which enjoys a sunny aspect, providing an ideal space for outdoor living.
Whilst the house would benefit from modernisation, it presents enormous potential for the right buyer to create a superb family home tailored to individual requirements.
Thornhill Road is well positioned for access to a wide range of amenities, with shops, cafés and everyday conveniences available on Thornhill Road, Caerphilly Road and Heol Llanishen Fach, all within walking distance.
The area is well served by public transport links, offering straightforward access into Cardiff city centre, while the A470 and M4 link roads are easily reached for those commuting further afield.
The property falls within the catchment area for well-regarded local schools including Rhiwbina Primary School and Whitchurch High School, further enhancing its appeal to families.
Rhiwbina is a highly sought-after suburb to the north of Cardiff, located approximately three miles from the city centre.
Known for its village atmosphere, strong sense of community and excellent local amenities, it remains a popular choice for a wide range of buyers.
Cardiff is a vibrant and fast-growing capital city, offering an appealing blend of cultural, commercial and leisure opportunities.
With excellent transport connections to other major cities, it continues to establish itself as one of the UK’s most desirable places to live and work.
The property is offered to the market with no onward chain and vacant possession. All enquiries and viewings are strictly via Chambers Estate Agents.
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About Thornhill Road, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF14
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