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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · CF5 1BR
Sold STCListed 243 days
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This excellent home on Fairfield Avenue is situated a stones throw away from Victoria Park.
The property has been lovingly modernised and extended by the current owners, transforming it throughout to offer an inviting, warm and modern home with a nod to the original period.
The entrance hall provides an immediate sense of space and style with tiled flooring leading to the bright and airy living room to the front of the house.
There is a modern shaker style fitted kitchen that opens up seamlessly into the open-plan sitting/dining room that is a great size, with bi folding doors leading out into the rear garden, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
There is also a handy utility room for all your laundry needs with a further downstairs w.c. The first floor offers three bedrooms and a modern bathroom.
The location could not be better, with all the amenities Canton and Victoria Park has to offer right on your doorstep.
With excellent schools, shops, restaurants and leisure facilities available nearby, this property is sure to be popular.
Canton is a vibrant suburb of Cardiff located just one mile from the city centre, and is bordered by Victoria Park and the River Ely.
It has a wide variety of independent shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a greengrocer and butcher.
There are plenty of parks and green spaces including Victoria Park, Thompson Park, and Bute Park a little further afield, making it great for families or anyone who enjoys outdoor activities.
The area is also well connected to other parts of the city via public transport links such as bus routes and train stations. Entrance Porch - Storm porch. Entered via a pvc door into the porch.
Tiled floor. Tiled walls. Wooden door into the hallway. Hallway - Coved ceiling. Picture rail. Dado rail. Radiator. Tiled flooring. Stairs to the first floor. Cloakroom - Tiled flooring.
Wash hand basin and w/c. Heated towel rail. Living Room - Double glazed bay window to the front. Coved ceiling. Picture rail. Wood laminate flooring.
Feature cast iron fireplace with wooden mantle and tiled hearth. Built in shelving. Kitchen - Double glazed window. The kitchen is fitted with wall and base units with worktops.
Space for a Range cooker. Ceramic sink and drainer. Integrated dishwasher. Radiator. Wood laminate flooring. Squared off archway to the dining room.
Sitting/Dining Room - Double glazed sky light windows to the rear and double glazed Bi fold doors to the rear garden, Radiator. Wood laminate flooring.
Utility - Space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Continuation of wood laminate flooring. First Floor - Stairs from the entrance hall. Dado rail. Landing - Wooden Bannister.
Loft access hatch. Bedroom One - Double glazed bay window to the front. Radiator. Bedroom Two - Double glazed window to the rear. Radiator. Built in storage cupboards.
Bedroom Three - Double glazed window to the front. Radiator. Bathroom - Obscure double glazed window to the rear. Bath with shower, wash hand basin and w/c. Tiled walls and flooring.
Heated towel rail. Outside - Front - Enclosed with low rise brick wall and hedge. Gate and path leading to the front door. Rear Garden - Enclosed rear garden with brick wall and fencing.
Paved sitting area. Path leading to the rear lane gate. Out building with power. Power points. Disclaimer - Disclaimer: Property details are provided by the seller and not independently verified.
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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.
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