4-bedroom detached house · CF3 5TZ
Sold STCListed 83 daysAuction 15 Sep · ended
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FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION: The auction will take place online on 15th September 2026 at 04:00 PM with registration through our website.
Architect designed and built detached family home situated in Old St Mellons spanning approximately 2314 sq ft. Set within a deceptively large plot with driveway and detached garage.
Description Architect designed and built detached family home situated in Old St Mellons spanning approximately 2314 sq ft. Set within a deceptively large plot with driveway and detached garage.
The early 1970's built home in a mid-century design comprises of an entrance hall, large multi level reception room, dining room, kitchen/ diner, pantry, utility room, W/C and office space.
To the first floor there are four bedrooms, with ensuite shower room to master, family bathroom and additional study. Externally, there is a gated drive and garage with store room behind.
The construction of the building appears to be brick to the ground floor with wooden panelling to the first floor with a flat roof covering.
There are a mixture of UPVC windows with double glazing and cast iron windows with single glazing throughout the property.
The area of Old St Mellons offers brilliant links, within a short distance to the A48 and M4.
Conveniently located within close proximity to a Tesco supermarket, garden centre and an array of smaller shops and retailers.
The property offers the opportunity to create a bespoke home, incorporating the original design, across a large footprint.
We are informed that the planning process has also commenced on this property to demolition the existing dwelling and the erection of two detached dwellings with car parking, landscaping and associated works.
This process has not been pursued by the vendor but the drawings and further information can be seen on the Cardiff council planning portal (Ref -22/02920/FUL) Please refer to the legal pack for further details and see our full 3D walkthrough tour once available Accommodation GF - entrance hall, reception room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, utility room, w/c, office FF - landing, four bedrooms with ensuite shower room to master, family bathroom and study OS- garage, storage room Informed freehold please refer to legal pack for verification of tenure Tenancies Informed to be sold with vacant possession, please refer to legal pack to confirm Additional Fees Buyer’s Premium – 1.5% with a minimum of 1,500.00 (inc of VAT) payable on exchange of contracts.
Please refer to the legal pack for any further disbursements to be paid by the purchaser on completion. Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price.
The Reserve Price, which is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer just prior to the auction, will be within + or - 10% of the Guide Price.
The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest.
Both the Guide Price and the Reserve Price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
Further Information Auctioneers Office, Seel Auctions or our joint auctioneer Peter Reilly - - Viewing Viewing by appointment with Seel Auctions
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