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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CF23 6QX
Sold STCListed 47 days
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About
A beautifully presented and extensively extended three-bedroom semi-detached home, fully renovated to a high standard and located on a sought-after street in Cyncoed, close to the amenities of the village, walking distance of Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs, with excellent access to the A48/M4 and within the catchment area for Rhydypenau Primary and Cardiff High School, this turnkey property has undergone a full 12–18 month transformation including complete electrical rewire, new copper plumbing, IDEAL combi boiler, upgraded insulation, and stylish interior finishes.
The spacious accommodation features a large entrance porch, cloakroom, welcoming hallway with reclaimed parquet flooring, separate lounge with feature fireplace, impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/family room with island and integrated appliances, three bedrooms, and a luxury bathroom with rainfall shower.
Externally, the property boasts a landscaped rear garden with limestone patio, and a keyblock driveway for multiple cars. Energy-efficient features include new double glazing, Nest thermostat.
Certificates for structural, electrical and gas works are available. EPC Rating: C 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 Entered via a new UPVC door with glazed inserts, window to side, levelled floor with quality limestone tiles, radiator.
Cloakroom Stylish wall-hung WC with concealed cistern and modern vanity basin unit, chrome towel rail, contemporary wall and floor tiling, ceiling insulation, opaque window to front.
Entrance Hall Glazed timber internal door with side panels, half-turn staircase with new spindles and stair carpet, radiator, feature reclaimed herringbone wood block flooring, access to lounge and kitchen.
Lounge – 13’7” x 12’5” into bay Bay window overlooking front garden, limestone fireplace with coal-effect fire, designer lighting, upright radiator, continuation of parquet flooring.
A new stud wall defines the space from the kitchen-diner.
Kitchen/Dining/Family Room – 19’3” x 18’5” Open-plan space created by RSJ installation (certified), featuring modern shaker-style units, lipped worktops, Belfast sink, integrated Hotpoint, Whirlpool and Indesit appliances, central island, porcelain tiled floor, spotlights and pendant lighting.
Built-in laundry cupboard with plumbing, extractor fan, upgraded ceiling insulation, French doors to garden.
First Floor Landing Half-turning staircase, new carpet, window to side, loft access (new insulation and boarded for storage).
Bedroom 1 – 12’ x 10’5” into bay Bay window to front, radiator, redecorated, new wool-blend carpet.
Bedroom 2 – 11’7” x 9’1” Overlooking rear garden, second double, radiator, newly carpeted. Bedroom 3 – 9’2” x 7’5” Window to front, radiator, high-spec finish, new carpet.
Bathroom Fully renovated with quality suite including rainfall shower over bath, concealed cistern WC, modern vanity, bespoke cupboard housing new gas combi boiler, modern tiling, patterned floor, extractor fan, towel radiator, opaque window to rear.
Rear Garden Landscaped with a large limestone patio (professionally treated for slip-resistance), lawn, shrubs and trees, timber fencing, outside tap, side access gate.
Front Garden Newly landscaped with lawn, established shrubs and tree, large keyblock driveway with parking for several vehicles. Façade fully repainted with high-quality masonry paint.
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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This has no detrimental effect on the terms on any mortgage offered.
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 Solicitor to confirm) Ref: ML/MR/CYS250257 Council Tax Band: E (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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