3-bedroom flat · CF14 1NB
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FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION: The auction will take place online on 15th September 2026 at 04:48 PM with registration through our website.
Opportunity to acquire this two/three bedroom first floor Masionette with a short lease located in a much desirable location in Whitchurch. Garage en bloc and a parking space to front.
Description An excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious two/three bedroom first floor flat/maisonette, situated within this established residential development in the popular and convenient suburb of Whitchurch in North Cardiff.
The property provides well-proportioned living accommodation throughout and benefits from a garage en bloc together with a parking space to the front providing valuable off-road parking.
The accommodation is considered suitable for a variety of purchasers and offers considerable potential for improvement and modernisation.
Of particular note is the short lease, understood to have approximately 37 years remaining (please refer to the legal pack for clarification on lease length).
This is reflected in the attractive guide price and is likely to appeal to a wide audience of buyers and those seeking an opportunity to acquire a substantial property at a significant discount to comparable long-lease values within the area.
We have been informed that the ground rent is approximately £18 per annum and that the current owner pays approximately £257 per annum which includes annual ground rent and house insurance.
Bishops Close is situated within the popular suburb of Whitchurch, approximately 4 miles north of Cardiff city centre.
The area is well established and predominantly residential, with a range of local shops, supermarkets, cafs, restaurants and other amenities available nearby.
The property also benefits from convenient access to Cardiff's transport network, with public transport services providing connections towards Cardiff city centre and surrounding areas.
We recommend all buyers to make their own enquiries regarding the lease, including the precise unexpired term, ground rent, service charge, lease covenants and any potential lease extension or enfranchisement options, prior to bidding and to refer to the legal pack once available.
Accommodation FF: Steps leading up to Entrance, Entrance Hall, Living Room with balcony, Kitchen/breakfast room, Two/Three Bedrooms, Bathroom/WC and additional accommodation/storage areas.
OS: Garage en bloc, Parking space to front, communal gardens.
Informed Leasehold please refer to legal pack for verification of tenure Tenancies N/A 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 Viewing Viewing by appointment with Seel Auctions
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