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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CF5 6SD
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About
Situated in a peaceful and secluded residential setting on the outskirts of the highly sought-after village of St Nicholas, this detached three double bedroom family home presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers looking to create their dream home in a desirable semi-rural location.
Enjoying the perfect balance of countryside tranquillity and modern convenience, the property is ideally positioned for excellent transport links to Cardiff city centre, the M4 motorway network and surrounding business hubs.
A short drive away is Culverhouse Cross Retail Park, offering an extensive range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities, including Marks & Spencer, Tesco and a variety of other well-known retailers.
Set back from the road, the property benefits from ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles and occupies a generous plot with a private rear garden, making it an ideal home for growing families and those seeking space both inside and out.
The accommodation is bright and spacious throughout, benefiting from new flooring and carpets.
The impressive lounge is flooded with natural light from three large windows, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The fitted kitchen offers a built-in oven and useful storage cupboard, while the large conservatory provides excellent additional living space and enjoys pleasant views over the garden.
From the conservatory there is access to a convenient downstairs WC and a further spacious reception room, offering flexibility as a formal dining room, family room, home office or playroom.
To the first floor are three generously sized double bedrooms and a family bathroom, all providing excellent proportions and plenty of potential for modernisation.
Outside, the private rear garden offers a wonderful space to relax and entertain, featuring a patio area and extensive lawn, ideal for family gatherings, outdoor dining and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
While the property would benefit from some updating and cosmetic enhancement, it already offers all the ingredients of a truly outstanding family home.
With its generous accommodation, private setting, ample parking and highly desirable location, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a property with immense potential.
A little vision and investment could transform this house into a stunning forever home in one of the most sought-after areas on the outskirts of St Nicholas.
Competitively priced to reflect the opportunity on offer, early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the space, setting and exceptional potential this wonderful property has to offer.
Living Room 18'4" x 14'11" A wonderfully spacious and bright principal reception room, featuring three individual windows that flood the space with natural light throughout the day.
The room benefits from newly fitted laminate flooring, creating a modern and welcoming atmosphere, while offering ample space for a variety of lounge furniture, making it the perfect setting for both relaxing and entertaining.
Kitchen 11'1" x 9'9" The fitted kitchen is well-equipped with a built-in electric oven, gas hob and extractor fan, complemented by a stainless steel sink and drainer.
A useful storage cupboard provides additional practicality, while the layout offers plenty of workspace and storage potential for everyday family living.
Conservatory 13'11" x 12'0" A superb addition to the home, the large conservatory provides an excellent extra living area and enjoys delightful views over the private rear garden.
Filled with natural light, this versatile space is ideal as a dining area, sitting room or garden room and creates a seamless connection between the house and outdoor space.
Downstairs WC Conveniently located off the conservatory, the ground floor WC comprises a low-level WC and wash hand basin, providing added practicality for family life and guests.
Second Reception Room 14'11" x 9'2" A generous and versatile reception room offering a variety of uses to suit individual needs.
Whether utilised as a formal dining room, family room, home office or playroom, this spacious room provides valuable additional living accommodation.
First Floor Bedroom One 14'11" x 11'2" An excellent-sized principal bedroom offering an abundance of space for bedroom furniture and additional storage solutions.
Enjoying windows to both the front and rear elevations, the room benefits from plenty of natural light and a pleasant dual-aspect outlook.
Bedroom Two 14'11" x 8'10" Another spacious double bedroom featuring windows to both the front and rear aspects, creating a bright and airy feel.
The generous proportions make this an ideal guest room, children's bedroom or additional principal bedroom.
Bedroom Three 10'1" x 8'1" A further well-proportioned double bedroom with a window overlooking the rear garden.
Offering ample space for furniture, this room provides comfortable accommodation for family members, guests or those requiring a home office.
Family Bathroom 8'1" x 7'2" This family bathroom offers excellent potential for modernisation and personalisation, allowing the new owners to create a stylish and contemporary space to suit their tastes.
Outside To the front, the property benefits from ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
To the rear, a private and enclosed garden provides a wonderful outdoor space, featuring a patio area ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, together with a generous lawn offering plenty of room for children, pets and keen gardeners alike.
The garden enjoys a good degree of privacy and complements the peaceful setting of this attractive family home.
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