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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · CF11 9FR
For saleReduced £24.9k (−8.3%) on 25 OctListed 82 days
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*ONE BEDROOM, GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT IN THE HEART OF PONTCANNA* MGY are delighted to bring to market this one double bedroom ground floor apartment on the much favoured Fairleigh Road.
This ground floor apartment was extensively modernised and refurbished in 2024. Perfectly located looking onto Llandaff fields and a short walk to Pontcanna’s variety of amenities.
The apartment briefly comprises entrance hallway, modern fitted kitchen, lounge, bathroom and one double bedroom.
The property further benefits from having gated off road parking, private courtyard with direct views across Llandaff Fields and is double glazed and centrally heated throughout.
*Viewing highly recommended* EPC Rating: C DESCRIPTION *ONE BEDROOM, GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT IN THE HEART OF PONTCANNA* MGY are delighted to bring to market this one double bedroom ground floor apartment on the much favoured Fairleigh Road.
This ground floor apartment was extensively modernised and refurbished in 2024. Perfectly located looking onto Llandaff fields and a short walk to Pontcanna's variety of amenities.
The apartment briefly comprises entrance hallway, modern fitted kitchen, lounge, bathroom and one double bedroom.
The property further benefits from having gated off road parking, private courtyard with direct views across Llandaff Fields and is double glazed and centrally heated throughout.
*Viewing highly recommended* LOCATION The affluent suburb of Pontcanna has recently been named one of the 30 most fashionable places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times and the prestigious Cathedral Road is a tree lined road where character properties are located within an area of a café culture lifestyle with both a large English population and large Welsh language speaking population.
Pontcanna is a popular hotspot for the Welsh-speaking arts and media elite and the area was formerly home to the Welsh studios of HTV and S4C's headquarters.
Located on the edge of the City Centre, Pontcanna gives easy access to the town centre as well as easy access to Sophia Gardens and Pontcanna Fields which form a large strip of parkland between Pontcanna and the River Taff.
The SWALEC Stadium is home to Glamorgan County Cricket Club and the Sport Wales National Centre are located on Sophia Close, just across the road from the subject property.
The Principality Stadium is also a short distance. ENTRANCE HALL Accessed through uPVC front door with obscure glass insert leading from private front courtyard. Carpet. Pendant light fitting.
Intruder alarm control panel. Electric consumer unit. Doors to lounge/diner, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Radiator. LOUNGE/DINER Dimensions: 12' 11" x 11' 5" (3.95m x 3.49m).
Entered via wooden panelled door from entrance hallway. Large double glazed bay window to front aspect. Carpet. Pendant light fitting to ceiling. Coving to ceiling. Dado rail.
uPVC double glazed door leading to private patio. Radiator. Telephone point. Satellite point and PowerPoints (2 with USB). KITCHEN Dimensions: 11' 3" x 6' 11" (3.45m x 2.12m).
New fitted kitchen with a range of white wall and base units across three walls, incorporating stainless steel sink with mixer tap over. Tiled flooring matching worktop.
Integrated fridge-freezer, electric double oven and induction hob, with stainless steel extractor above. Standalone washing machine and tumble dryer. Wall mounted Boiler.
uPVC double glazed window to front aspect. Ceiling light fitting. Extractor. Power points. BEDROOM Dimensions: 12' 1" x 9' 10" (3.69m x 3.00m).
Double bedroom with large uPVC double glazed window to side aspect. Fitted wardrobe. Carpet. Pendant light fitting. Radiator and PowerPoints (2 with USB).
BATHROOM Dimensions: 8' 10" x 4' 6" (2.70m x 1.39m).
Modern suite comprising: low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and under storage, panelled bath with hot and cold tap and electric shower fitting with glass door to side.
Matching tiled flooring and walls. Ceiling light fitting. Extractor. Heated towel rail. OUTSIDE Private gated parking space.
Patio with direct views across Llandaff Fields, leading from the lounge/diner. TENURE MGY are advised that the property is leasehold, with a term of 999 years from 2019.
There is a service charge of approx. £450 per annum. No ground rent.
Disclaimer Important Notice: These particulars are prepared for guidance only and do not form whole or any part of any offer or contract.
Whilst the particulars are given in good faith, they are not to be relied upon as being a statement or representation of fact.
They are made without responsibility on the part of MGY Ltd or Vendor/lessor and the prospective purchaser/lessee should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy.
Neither MGY Ltd nor anyone in their employ, or the vendor/lessor, imply, make or give any representation/warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
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