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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · CF3 5DH
Sold STCListed 443 days
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About
An immaculately presented four bedroom extended family home in the very sought after Old St Mellons area of Cardiff within very close proximity to the highly regarded St Johns College.
With two reception rooms, including a spacious orangery and principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, this family home is set in a quiet cul-de-sac location with southerly facing rear garden backing onto an open nature park.
The property further benefits from an attached garage and off-road parking on own private driveway. Viewing is highly recommended!
The property further benefits from being within close proximity to many local amenities and has excellent public transport links to both Cardiff and Newport City centres, A48 & the M4.
Accommodation briefly comprises: storm porch, hallway, lounge, kitchen/dining room, orangery, utility room & cloakroom to the ground floor.
Set on the first floor there are four bedrooms (principal bedroom with en-suite shower room) and family bathroom.
Externally there is a private rear garden with patio, established flower borders, remainder laid to lawn.
To the front aspect there is off-road parking and access to an attached garage with up and over door, power and lighting connected. EPC Rating: D-67 Council Tax Band: F
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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About Allen Close, Old St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3
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