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Three-Bedroom Family Home | Ferntree Drive, St Mellons, Cardiff East No Chain | Ideal First-Time Purchase or Family Home | Excellent Value for Money Looking for a home that’s ready to enjoy in a fantastic family-friendly location?
This well-presented three-bedroom mid-terrace property on Fern Tree Drive offers spacious accommodation, practical living and exceptional value, making it an ideal first-time purchase or family home.
Step inside via the generous entrance hallway, which immediately creates a welcoming first impression.
The ground floor benefits from a convenient downstairs WC, while the modern open-plan kitchen and dining area provides the perfect space for everyday family life and entertaining.
French doors open directly onto the fully enclosed, low-maintenance block-paved rear garden – a safe and secure space that’s ideal for children to play or for hosting friends and family during the warmer months.
The bright and airy dual-aspect lounge enjoys large windows to both the front and rear, flooding the room with natural light throughout the day and creating a relaxing space to unwind.
Upstairs, you’ll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, complemented by plenty of useful built-in storage cupboards and a family bathroom suite.
Being offered to the market with the added advantage of no onward chain, this fantastic home is ready for its next owners to move straight in and enjoy.
Conveniently situated within walking distance of local schools, parks, shops and bus stops, the property also benefits from excellent transport links to the A48 and M4, making commuting to both Cardiff and Newport quick and convenient.
Whether you’re taking your first step onto the property ladder or searching for your next family home, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Entrance Hall Lounge 17'8 x 10' Kitchen / Diner 17'8 x 9'9 Cloakroom First Floor Landing 1 First Floor Landing 2 Bedroom One 11'4 x 9'8 Bedroom Two 17'8 x 7'1 Bedroom Three 9'3 x 6'7 Bathroom 6'1 x 6'8 Rear Garden Enclosed Rear Garden Front Garden Enclosed Front Garden Parking First come first serve basis Disclaimer Darlows Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.
Darlows Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
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