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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CF3 6XW
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About
Bidding opens Monday 7th September 2026 at Midday and closes Wednesday 9th September 2026 at Midday.
Extended Detached House Requiring Full Refurbishment An opportunity to acquire an extended traditional detached house in sought after area requiring full refurbishment.
The property is set in generous sized gardens with distant channel views along with parking mainly to the front of the house, with a stone store in one corner of the plot, there is also a double garage and further storage, along with a stone built well to the side of the building.
In our opinion, the purchase would provide an ideal development opportunity. Oil central heating is present which has not been tested.
Michaelstone-Y-Fedw is a delightful small semi-rural village positioned between Cardiff and Newport. Excellent access is provided to the A48 (M) and the M4.
There are also good walking routes positioned nearby along with local amenities at Castleton which also has local transport links to both Cardiff and Newport.
Ground Floor: Entrance porch, reception room, kitchen/dining room, dual aspect sitting room, utility/boot room, w/c, boiler store.
First Floor (not inspected but advised comprising of the following): Landing, three bedrooms (ensuite), bathroom.
Outside: Generous gardens mainly to the front with ample off-road parking, stone store, double garage, storeroom and stone well. To the rear of the building the area is partially crazy paved.
Viewings Viewings: The internal accommodation can only be partially observed due to health and safety concerns.
Any viewers externally and internally view at their own risk, neither the sellers, auctioneers or partner agents or responsible for any injury howsoever caused.
Please contact Auction House Wales on or alternatively, please contact our partner agents Kelvin Francis Estate Agents on .
Council Tax Band - F IMPORTANT INFORMATION Buying at auction is a contractual commitment, you are legally obliged to buy the lot on the terms of the sale memorandum at the price you bid.
If you are the successful bidder, you are required to pay the deposit and auction fees immediately.
As agent for the seller, we treat any failure to satisfy your obligations as your repudiation of the contract and the seller may then have a claim against you for breach of contract.
You must not bid unless you wish to be bound by the common conditions of auction.
Tenure: Freehold Administration Fee: 1.5% inc VAT of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £2100 inc VAT, payable on exchange of contracts.
Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
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Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Deal
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