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See how verdicts work2-bedroom flat · CF36 3YA
For saleListed 115 days
Opportunity summary
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About
Situated in the heart of Porthcawl, just moments from the town centre and beautiful seafront, this beautifully presented first-floor flat offers spacious accommodation, character features and modern finishes throughout.
Perfect for first-time buyers, downsizers or investors, the property combines convenience with comfortable living in one of the town's most sought-after locations.
Accessed via its own entrance, the accommodation is centred around a generous hallway providing access to all principal rooms and useful attic storage.
The impressive lounge is filled with natural light from a large bay window and features a charming fireplace, creating a warm and inviting living space.
The modern fitted kitchen offers a range of wall and base units, integrated appliances, breakfast bar seating and ample space for everyday living.
There are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the second retaining an attractive original fireplace, while the contemporary bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower over, vanity unit and heated towel rail.
Externally, the property benefits from an enclosed, low-maintenance garden laid with paving and artificial lawn, providing an ideal outdoor space to relax or entertain.
Enter via John Street car park, other flats have right of way to access their properties.
With a freehold title, generous attic storage and an enviable central location within easy walking distance of shops, cafés, restaurants and the beachfront, this is a superb opportunity to acquire a stylish coastal home.
Early viewing is highly recommended.
Rooms & dimensions Kitchen 11'8" × 11'0" 3.56m × 3.35m Hallway 5'0" × 21'0" (max) 1.52m × 6.40m (max) Lounge 18'9" × 12'0" (excluding bay) 5.72m × 3.66m (excluding bay) Bedroom One 12'0" × 12'0" 3.66m × 3.66m Bathroom 7'0" × 9'0" (max) 2.13m × 2.74m (max) Bedroom Two 11'0" × 10'0" 3.35m × 3.05m
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.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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About 36a, Mary Street, Porthcawl
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