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See how verdicts work6-bedroom detached house · CF23 5QZ
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Currently a 9-bedroom HMO in Penylan, this property holds vast potential for transformation into a spacious family home.
Nestled in historic Penylan, enjoy proximity to Roath parks and local amenities. With 5 reception rooms, it's a canvas for family memories. Approved plans for 6 apartments.
Description - In the heart of Penylan, Cardiff, a unique property opportunity beckons.
Currently functioning as a 9-bedroom HMO, this expansive property offers a glimpse into the potential of what could be.
With its spacious rooms and thoughtful layout, it's easy to envision it transforming into a warm, inviting family home.
Imagine turning the multiple rooms into spaces where a family can grow and thrive.
The living areas can be places of laughter and bonding, while the bedrooms become personal sanctuaries for each family member.
The property's layout, with its 5 reception rooms and 6 bedrooms, offers flexibility and the freedom to design a home that fits your family's unique needs.
But the beauty of this property isn't just in its walls and rooms; it's in its location. Penylan is a blend of the old and the new, where historic streets meet modern amenities.
Living here means being a stone's throw away from Roath parks, gardens, and the delightful eateries and teahouses that Penylan is known for.
It's a place where families can enjoy the best of city living while being ensconced in a community that values its history and charm.
Moreover, the property's versatility doesn't end with its potential as a family home.
With approved planning (reference 20/01176/MNR), it can also be converted into 6 individual apartments, presenting a prime investment opportunity in one of Cardiff's most sought-after locations.
With a generous plot size of 0.11 acres and no onward chain, this property is an open book, waiting for the right vision to bring its story to life.
Whether you see it as the family home you've always dreamed of or an investment with endless potential, one thing is clear: this property in Penylan is an opportunity not to be missed.
Please Note - All buyers are required to complete a digital Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check via MoveButler as part of the legal compliance process.
This is a mandatory requirement, and a £20 fee per person is payable directly to MoveButler. The purchase cannot proceed without successful completion of this check. EPC Rating: D
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
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