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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · CF23 6DT
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Modern, spacious extended semi-detached family residence on three levels, positioned on a large corner plot with Torrens Drive, a few minutes walk to Roath Park Lake, all local amenities including Heath Halt Train Stations, University Hospital of Wales, and being within Cardiff High and Lakeside Primary School catchment.
Central hall, cloak/shower room, 19ft lounge, wood burner, 17ft garden/sitting room, patio doors, 26ft fitted kitchen/family room, 4 bedrooms, family shower room.
Gas central heating, uPVC double glazing. Attractive wrap around paved sunny patio, ideal for eating al fresco, lawned walled secure rear/side garden. Detached garage with driveway.
Additional 2/3 car front driveway. EPC Rating: Expected Viewing strictly by prior appointment. All statements contained in the particulars are not to be relied on as representations of fact.
All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Vendor.
Entrance Porch Approached by a uPVC door with double glazed insert to upper part, leading onto an entrance vestibule area, double glazed window to side, tiled flooring, panelled radiator.
Hall Approached by a panelled front door with glazed inserts to upper part, leading onto a central hallway with single flight staircase to first floor level, storage cupboard under stairs recess, panelled radiator, maple flooring.
Cloakroom/Shower Room Low level WC, corner wash hand basin, chrome heated towel rail, Triton shower, ceramic floor and wall tiling.
Lounge 19'3" (5.87m) x 11'6" (3.51m) into bay Overlooking the front garden, marble hearth with ornate fire surround, wood burner, maple flooring, double panelled radiator.
Garden/Sitting Room 17'1" (5.21m) x 7'5" (2.26m) With double glazed French doors and matching floor to ceiling double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, leading onto the sunny paved patio, two radiators, maple flooring.
Kitchen/Family Room 26'9" (8.15m) x 8'4" (2.54m) overall Appointed along three sides in natural wood finish beneath round nosed worktop surfaces, inset four ring electric hob with circulating fan above, oven and grill below, matching range of eye level wall cupboards, inset 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, bright aspect overlooking the rear garden, ceramic wall tiling, ample space for dining, tiled flooring, double glazed door to side patio, double radiator, opening to family relaxation area with windows to two elevations, panelled radiator, maple flooring.
Door way opening to laundry area with round nosed display surface, plumbed for automatic washing machine, wall mounted Baxi gas central heating boiler.
First Floor Landing Approached by an easy rising single flight staircase with newel post and spindle banister, leading onto a central landing area.
Door to inner landing area with double glazed window to front and radiator, ideal as a study area, with single flight staircase to the second floor.
Bedroom 1 15'9" (4.8m) x 11'0" (3.35m) into bay Overlooking the front garden, range of mirror fronted wardrobes to one side, panelled radiator.
Bedroom 2 11'0" (3.35m) x 9'9" (2.97m) Overlooking the rear garden and enjoying wide views to the fore, panelled radiator.
Bedroom 3 11'1" (3.38m) x 8'6" (2.59m) Aspect to rear enjoying wide views to the fore, range of mirror fronted fitted wardrobes to one side, panelled radiator.
Shower Room Modern stylish shower comprising low level WC, vanity wash basin with drawers below, treble width shower with Mira shower and shower head, glazed shower screen panel, ceramic wall tiling to wet areas, spot lighting, chrome heated towel rail.
On the Second Floor Approached by a single flight staircase leading onto a wide central landing area, access to loft store.
Bedroom 4 14'11" (4.55m) x 9'4" (2.84m) With Velux window to front and double glazed roof light monitors to rear pitch, access to eaves storage, double panelled radiator.
Front Garden Dwarf brick walling to pavement line with shaped laurel hedgerow, leading onto a wide tarmacadam driveway with parking for 2/3 vehicles, ornamental driveway gates.
Brick pillars with timber lapped panels to side with arched gate leading to the side/rear garden.
Rear & Side Gardens Attractive wide paved patio relaxation area with raised wooden flower borders, leading onto an area of lawn, enclosed by brick pillars with timber lap panelling, gate to front and additional arched metal gate to the side driveway.
Wealth of evergreen shrubs and plants. Additional wrap around paved patio to rear leading onto an area of lawn enclosed by timber lapped fencing and enjoying south/west facing sunny garden.
Outside water tap. Sun awning. Timber shed. Concrete driveway to side leading to the garage.
Garage Detached garage with up-and-over access door, double glazed window to side with door to rear garden.
The garage is currently partitioned into two with up-and-over access door to front and stud partition to rear ideal for general storage/workshop, but easily reconverted back to one Directions Travelling along Lake Road East with the lake on your left, after passing the promenade and Scott Memorial, take the third turning right into Lakeside Drive.
Thereon continue right into Torrens Drive and the property will be found a short distance on the left hand side at the junction with Huron Crescent.
Viewers Material Information: 1) Prospective viewers should view the Cardiff Adopted Local Development Plan 2006-2026 (LDP) and employ their own Professionals to make enquiries with Cardiff County Council Planning Department ( before making any transactional decision.
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3) Please note that if the property is currently within Cardiff High School catchment area, there is no guarantee that your child or children will be enrolled at Cardiff High School, if requests for places become over-subscribed.
Any interested parties should make their own enquiries with Cardiff County Council Education Department before making a transactional decision.
General Information Tenure: Freehold (Vendors Solicitors to confirm) Ref: TF/CYS260364 Council Tax Band: F (2026) Viewing strictly by prior appointment.
All statements contained in the particulars are not to be relied on as representations of fact. All representations contained in the particulars are based on details supplied by the Vendor.
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