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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · CF24 3JP
Sold STCListed 184 days
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About
A traditional bay fronted terraced property which has been extended to the rear and in excellent condition internally, positioned off Albany Primary School, just a stone’s throw from Albany Road shops and arcades and further walks lead to Roath Park recreational ground and Roath Park Lake, as well as the cafés and restaurants on Wellfield Road.
Entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen/family room, 3 bedrooms and a large bathroom.
uPVC double glazed windows and doors throughout, gas central heating, fitted oven, hob and hood, integrated fridge and freezer, period coved ceilings and skirting boards.
Outside is a courtyard front and an enclosed low maintenance garden to the rear. 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 Hall Approached by a double glazed panelled entrance door with glass to upper part, wood effect laminate flooring, radiator, period coved ceiling and skirting boards, staircase to first floor with bannister, door to dining room.
Lounge 9'7" (2.92m) x 9'5" (2.87m) excluding bay A two part pointed double glazed bay window to the front, radiator, built-in cupboards and shelving to recesses either side of chimney breast, continuation of the flooring, ceiling spotlights, large square opening into the dining room.
Dining Room 11'3" (3.43m) x 10'0" (3.05m) overall Aspect to the rear, ceiling spotlights, continuation of the flooring, radiator, further door into the kitchen/family room.
Kitchen/Family Room 19'2" (5.84m) x 7'5" (2.26m) overall Two windows to the side with further full height windows and French doors leading onto the rear garden, a modern gloss cream fronted fitted kitchen with contrasting black straight bar handles, appointed along two sides comprising of eye level units and base units with drawers and wood effect round nosed worktops over, inset white ceramic sink with drainer and black mixer tap, fitted four burner electric hob with oven below and cooker hood above, glazed splashback, plumbing and space for washing machine, continuation of the flooring, integrated fridge and freezer, wall mounted gas central heating boiler concealed behind a matching wall unit, plumbing and space for dishwasher, walk-in under stairs storage cupboard.
The kitchen leads onto a small family area with additional worktop and storage space with radiator, continuation of the flooring and accessing the garden.
First Floor Landing Spindle balustrade with a further staircase and balustrade to the second floor, under stairs storage cupboard, doors to two bedrooms and a family bathroom, high level skirting boards.
Bedroom 1 12'11" (3.94m) x 9'8" (2.95m) Two large windows overlooking the front, panel radiator, high level skirting boards, ample space for storage.
Bedroom 2 11'5" (3.48m) x 7'7" (2.31m) A good size second bedroom, overlooking the rear, radiator, high level skirting boards.
Family Bathroom A generous size bathroom with opaque window to the rear, square shaped panelled bath with central taps on a large tiled stepped plinth, separate large double shower unit with glazed sliding door, fixed rainfall style shower head with flexible handle and thermostatic controls, wide wash hand basin with storage beneath, close coupled push button WC, comprehensive ceramic floor and wall tiling, contemporary tall panelled radiator, ceiling spotlights.
Second Floor Landing Door to bedroom 3.
Bedroom 3/Loft Room 10'9" (3.28m) x 8'4" (2.54m) widening to 11'9" (3.58m) at its widest point, into sloping ceilings A sizeable space with room for a double bed, two double glazed Velux roof windows with blackout blinds to the front and rear, ample storage space within the sloping ceilings, also perfect as a children’s playroom or home office, radiator.
Outside Front Enclosed courtyard with wrought iron work, light grey painted tiled floor with gate giving access to the front, a covered arched porch leading to the front door.
Rear Garden A low maintenance garden, all laid with faux grass with the original stone boundary walls, outside lighting, a further side return with paving slabs laid within stone chippings, outside power points, just off south facing.
Directions Travelling south along Lake Road West with the lake on your left hand side, continue to the roundabout taking the third exit, followed by an immediate left into Shirley Road.
At the next mini roundabout continue straight across into Pen-y-Waun Road, followed by the first right into Mackintosh Place.
At the traffic lights continue straight across onto City Road, followed by the first turning left into Strathnairn Street.
Hereon, continue through Plas Newydd Road and the subject property can be found on the right hand side opposite Albany Primary School.
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.
2) Transparency of Fees Regulations: We do not receive any referral fees/commissions from any of the Providers we recommend, apart from Cornerstone Finance, where we may receive a referral fee (amount dependent on the loan advance and product) from this Provider for recommending a borrower to them.
This has no detrimental effect on the terms on any mortgage offered.
General Information Tenure: Freehold (Vendors Solicitor to confirm) Ref: JP/CYS260072 Council Tax Band: D (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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