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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · CF5 2JE
For saleReduced £10k (−2.7%) on 29 SepListed 163 days
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About
Set within the heart of Llandaff, a stones throw away from the historic village, this elegant duplex apartment offers beautifully presented, light-filled accommodation, enhanced by high ceilings and large double-glazed sash windows.
Combining charming period features with stylish modern fixtures and fittings, this exceptional home is certain to attract strong interest.
The accommodation briefly comprises a communal entrance, welcoming entrance hall, cloakroom, spacious kitchen/diner, generous lounge with bay window, and a separate study to the first floor.
The second floor offers two well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, alongside a contemporary family bathroom.
Further benefits include two off-road parking spaces.
Llandaff is widely regarded as one of Cardiff’s most desirable villages, offering an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, and restaurants.
The property also enjoys superb public transport links to Cardiff city centre, convenient access to the A48 and M4, and is close to the Taff Trail, Pontcanna Playing Fields, the Rowing Club, and Hailey Park.
Entrance Hall Stairs to the first floor with understairs cupboard, radiator.
Kitchen/Dining Room Double glazed window to the front and side, two skylight, fitted with a range of wall and base units, gas hob and built in oven, integrated washing machine, integrated dishwasher, radiator Lounge Double glazed bay sash window to the rear, radiator, gas fireplace, coved ceiling., door to study.
Study Double glazed window to the rear, radiator. Downstairs W.C Fitted with w.c and wash hand basin, laminate flooring.
First Floor Landing Double glazed skylight, access to loft space, storage cupboard. Bedroom One Double glazed window to the front, radiator, wooden flooring.
Bedroom Two Double glazed window to the rear, radiator. En Suite Fitted with a walk in shower, w.c and wash hand basin, tiled walls and tiled floor.
Bathroom Fitted with bath, w.c and wash hand basin, laminate flooring. Parking The property owns two parking spaces on the main driveway.
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Descriptions, measurements and images are for guidance only. Marketing prices are appraisals, not formal valuations. Hern & Crabtree accepts no liability for inaccuracies or related decisions.
Please note: Buyers are required to pay a non-refundable aml administration fee of £24 inc vat, per buyer after their offer is accepted to proceed with the sale. Details can be found on our website.
Tenure And Additional Information Leasehold 990 years+ Shared freehold for bin area, driveway, front border and shared hallway (shared with flat 2) Dormant management company to hold the freehold share but no management charge.
Yearly costs of the building, shared between the three apartments; Building insurance: Currently £374.38 per flat Fire alarm maintenance: £77 per flat Electricity bill for shared hallway with flat 2: Approx £12 a month.
All exterior decoration and renovation has been completed to a high standard in the last year so there should be no work to do in the foreseeable future. Epc - E.
Council Tax - F The Apartment is situated within the conservation area of LLandaff with The Cathedral school and Llandaff Primary nearby.
The road has a mix of cottage style terraces and large family homes and some flats. Most of the neighbours have lived in the road for many years.
There is a vibrant community linked to the Cathedral, local schools and Insole Court. There are lots of sporting activities nearby and festival activities in the village.
The nearby shops include a mini market, two delicatessans, a post office and hairdressers and barber shops as well as boutique gift shops, a range of restaurants and cafes.
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