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See how verdicts work5-bedroom house · CF5 1JT
For saleReduced £25k (−4.2%) on 20 JulListed 150 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Situated in the highly sought-after area of Canton, this exceptional five-bedroom family home on Lansdowne Road is ideally positioned within easy reach of Cardiff City Centre, offering an enviable blend of space, versatility and lifestyle.
Beautifully enhanced by the current owners, the property truly must be viewed internally to fully appreciate the quality, presentation and flexibility on offer.
From the moment you step into the welcoming entrance hallway, the home immediately impresses with its stylish décor and generous accommodation.
The elegant sitting room flows seamlessly into the dining area, creating a wonderful space for both relaxing and entertaining, while the stunning modern kitchen suite forms the true heart of the home with its contemporary finish and practical layout.
A standout feature is the ground floor fifth bedroom, thoughtfully designed as a self-contained annex complete with its own en suite shower room and large storage cupboard.
Currently utilised by the owners as a lucrative Air B&B opportunity, it also provides the perfect solution for multi-generational living, guests or families sharing the home.
Arranged over the first and second floors are four further well-proportioned bedrooms together with a beautifully appointed family bathroom.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a generous rear garden and substantial garden room, ideal for use as a home office, gym, studio or entertaining space.
Located close to excellent transport links, popular schools, local parks and the vibrant amenities of Canton and Cardiff City Centre, this outstanding home offers the perfect balance of city living and family comfort.
Early viewing is highly recommended.
Property Ownership Information Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band D Property Description Disclaimer This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract.
It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft".
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Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer.
You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale.
The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits.
Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.
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.
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