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See how verdicts work1-bedroom terraced house · SA1 4JU
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About
A charming cottage with plenty of potential, tucked away in a convenient Swansea location.
Welcome to Melrose Cottages, a one-bedroom home offering a surprisingly spacious layout, practical living areas and plenty of scope to make it your own.
Set just off Catherine Street, this property combines the character of cottage-style living with the convenience of being close to Swansea city centre and its range of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities.
Step inside and you'll find a generous, open-plan style living space that stretches through the ground floor, offering flexibility for both relaxing and dining.
With neutral décor and plenty of room to arrange your furniture, it's a space that's ready for your personal touch.
Towards the rear, the fitted kitchen features white units, wood-effect worktops and space for everyday essentials.
Beyond the kitchen is a useful utility area, along with a separate ground floor WC, adding extra practicality to the layout.
Upstairs, the property offers a good-sized double bedroom, providing a comfortable space to unwind. A separate shower room completes the first floor, fitted with a shower enclosure, wash basin and WC.
Outside, the property benefits from an enclosed courtyard-style area and a narrow external passage, offering useful outdoor space with scope for improvement. With approximately 696 sq. Ft.
Of accommodation across two floors, this cottage offers more space than you might expect from a one-bedroom home.
Whether you're looking for your first step onto the property ladder, a manageable home close to the city or an addition to your property portfolio, Melrose Cottages is well worth exploring.
Catherine Street is conveniently positioned for access to Swansea city centre, with a wide choice of shops, supermarkets, cafés and leisure facilities nearby.
Swansea's waterfront, Marina and sweeping bay are also within easy reach, offering lovely places to enjoy a walk, meet friends or simply make the most of coastal living.
The area also provides access to local bus services and Swansea railway station, with road connections towards the M4 and surrounding areas.
Property Ownership Information Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band C Property Description Disclaimer This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract.
It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft".
Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it.
If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view.
All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks.
The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale.
The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.
Value & comps
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