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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · CF11 0JN
For saleReduced £20k (−5.7%) on 21 JunListed 341 days
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About
An exceptional top floor apartment finished to an exceptional standard Description This superb top-floor apartment enjoys an enviable position overlooking Cardiff Bay, combining contemporary design with exceptional attention to detail.
Approached via a secure fob-operated entrance and a smart communal reception hall, the building offers lift access to all floors and beautifully landscaped gardens with waterside views.
Two allocated parking spaces including one in the underground car park, provide a rare and valuable feature for this apartment.
The apartment opens into a welcoming hallway with Karndean flooring and a generous storage cupboard housing the hot water system.
The heart of the home is a striking open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, designed for modern living and entertaining.
High ceilings and full-height sliding doors flood the space with natural light and lead onto a private decked balcony with panoramic views across the Bay.
The Sigma 3 kitchen is finished to an exceptional standard, featuring quartz work surfaces, a breakfast bar with wine cooler, and premium appliances including a Neff steam oven, Neff double oven, warming tray, induction hob with extractor, and a Liebherr fridge freezer with ice machine.
Integrated dishwasher, a boiling water tap, pop-up power socket and LED spotlighting complete the specification. A new boiler was fitted in January 2024, ensuring efficiency and comfort.
The principal bedroom is a generous retreat, with a feature sliding door opening onto a second balcony overlooking the water.
A bespoke Sigma 3 wardrobe provides ample storage, while the en suite bathroom offers a luxurious finish with rainfall shower, vanity unit and heated towel rail.
The second bedroom also benefits from balcony access and fitted wardrobes, served by a stylish family bathroom with bath and overhead shower.
Externally, the apartment enjoys access to an 8 seater, 42 jet hot tub on the private balcony, creating an exceptional space for relaxation with uninterrupted views across Cardiff Bay.
To the ground floor, you have access to communal landscaped gardens, providing a peaceful haven for residents within the development.
This outstanding apartment combines elegant interiors with rare lifestyle features and a prime location, offering a unique opportunity for waterside living at its finest.
Location Caldey Island House is within Prospect Place, a large waterfront residential development of modern apartments in Cardiff Bay, built on reclaimed land.
It features numerous buildings of varying heights, including a 19-story tower, and offers residents amenities like on-site gyms, a swimming pool, jacuzzi, and concierge services.
The development is known for its stylish design, secure parking, and close proximity to Mermaid Quay's shops and restaurants, making it a sought-after location for city living.
Square Footage: 740 sq ft Leasehold with approximately 102 years remaining. Additional Info Lease 125 years from January 2003. Ground rent £210 per annum. Service charge circa £2600 per annum.
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