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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · CF23 5QQ
Sold STCListed 34 days
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About
An exciting opportunity to purchase this stunning three bedroom family home, situated in the highly sought after Keyes Avenue and within easy walking distance of Roath Park Lake.
This exceptional traditional property offers generous accommodation, a wealth of original character and considerable potential for further improvement.
The property occupies a particularly appealing location, with the surrounding parkland, recreational facilities and local amenities all within easy reach.
The accommodation retains a number of attractive period features, including impressive bay windows, decorative fireplaces, original parquet flooring to both principal reception rooms and a beautiful stained glass window to the first floor landing.
The ground floor provides two excellent reception rooms, offering flexibility for both formal entertaining and everyday family living.
To the rear is a well proportioned kitchen with adjoining dining area, creating a useful additional living space with views over the garden.
To the first floor are three well proportioned bedrooms, together with a generous family bathroom.
Outside, the enclosed rear garden offers a combination of lawned and paved areas, mature planting and established boundaries.
A particularly useful feature is the large detached garage measuring approximately 7.30m in length, approached via a private driveway providing valuable off road parking.
Whilst the property would benefit from some modernisation, it provides an excellent opportunity for a purchaser to create a superb family home whilst retaining its wealth of original character and charm.
Close to the excellent public transport links, highly regarded schools including Cardiff High catchment and the excellent local amenities. To be sold with no onward chain.
Accommodation - Ground Floor - Hallway - A spacious and welcoming hallway. Doors to all rooms and stairs rising to the first floor. W.C.
- 1.31m x 1.78m (4'3" x 5'10") - Fitted with a WC and wash hand basin.
Lounge - 3.52m x 4.39m (11'6" x 14'4") - A well proportioned second reception room featuring an impressive curved bay window, original parquet flooring and a character fireplace, providing an attractive and versatile living space Dining Room - 3.57m x 4.84m (11'8" x 15'10") - A generous principal reception room with attractive parquet flooring, decorative fireplace and large front facing window providing plenty of natural light.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 3.63m x 5.00m (11'10" x 16'4") - Fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, incorporating a gas hob, electric oven and stainless steel sink.
Open access leads through to the adjoining dining area. Generous understairs cupboard with ample space for appliances. First Floor - LANDING Via full turn staircase to landing.
Central stain glass window. Doors to all rooms and loft access.
Bedroom One - 3.53m x 4.47m (11'6" x 14'7") - A generous principal bedroom with a large curved bay window overlooking the front of the property and extensive fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom Two - 3.55m x 4.64m (11'7" x 15'2") - A spacious second double bedroom with attractive curved bay window overlooking the front and fitted wardrobes providing useful storage.
Bedroom Three - 3.63m x 2.71m (11'10" x 8'10") - A well proportioned third bedroom with rear facing window and useful space for bedroom furniture.
Bathroom - 1.79m x 3.49m (5'10" x 11'5") - A generous bathroom fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC, together with tiled walls and floor.
Outside - FRONT The property is approached via a traditional enclosed front garden with a low brick boundary wall and paved pathway leading to the entrance.
Rear - A good sized enclosed rear garden offering a combination of paved seating areas, lawn and established planting, with mature trees and brick boundary walls providing a good degree of privacy.
The garden also benefits from access to the substantial detached garage.
Garage - 2.80m x 7.30m (9'2" x 23'11") - A particularly generous detached garage providing excellent storage and potential for a variety of uses, subject to any necessary consents.
A driveway provides additional off road parking.
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