Welcome to 87 Michaelston Road, Cardiff, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 3 bed in the CF5 4SX area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band D.
This classic property was built 1950-1966 and has a reported internal area of 97 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £204,100 and a rental potential of £1,327 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Oct 13, 2012. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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AN IMMACULATELY PRESENTED SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE, WELL-PROPORTIONED WITH THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND GARAGE - IN A VERY WELL REGARDED AND SOUGHT-AFTER AREA! Within walking distance of superstores including M & S and Tesco along with other shops and restaurants and just minutes walking from open countryside as well as excellent transport links into Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff Bay and the M4, this modern family home is ideally located. The property is also close to two nurseries and multiple local schools including St Fagan’s Church in Wales Primary School and there are local shops and two public houses, all recently refurbished, with a rugby club less than a five minute walk away. All external windows and doors are fully double glazed and internally all doors have been replaced with regency panelled doors and good quality fittings. The property also has loft and cavity wall insulation, is gas central heated and comprises in brief; entrance hall, ground floor WC, through lounge / kitchen / dining area, utility, three double bedrooms (two with fitted wardrobes) and a good size family bathroom.
ENTRANCE HALL
Accessed via UPVC front door with large frosted double glazed window to side, the hall is recently decorated in light "Regency Green", there are stairs laid recently with new carpet rising to first floor, a double socket, enclosed under-stair storage cupboard, new light oak laminate floor, a coved ceiling, modern double panelled radiator, smoke alarm and good quality fittings throughout. Also doors to ground floor WC and lounge.
GROUND FLOOR WC
1.75m x 1.22m
(5’09" x 4’00")
A great addition with tiled floor, wash stand unit with mixer tap and modern basin, closet style enclosed toilet, electric fan heater, UPVC frosted window to side and electric pull cord switch.
LOUNGE
4.44m x 3.64m
(14’06" x 11’11")
Recently decorated with feature wallpaper on chimney breast and "Powder Blue" surround walls as well as new carpet, single panelled radiator under large double glazed window to front aspect, telephone point, digital TV and surround sound wiring, three double sockets and ceiling light with dimmer switch. There is also a real flame gas fire on light beige marble fire grate with timber surround and open access to the dining area.
DINING
3.56m x 3.01m
(11’08" x 9’10")
With décor matching the lounge, the dining and kitchen areas are open plan with French doors leading onto the west facing garden at the rear which also have double glazed side panels. There is a double panelled radiator, two double sockets, ceiling light with dimmer switch and carpet laid to floor.
KITCHEN
6.07m x 3.32m
(10’01" x 10’10")
Providing ample storage, the kitchen is open-sided to dining area and modern with a number of wall and base Shaker style units (corner units with carousels), roll-edge work surfaces and tiles laid to floor. There is a fully integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge-freezer, integrated 5 ring gas hob with cooker hood above and raised double electric oven with cooker isolator switch. There are also three double sockets (as well as an additional two double sockets behind units), under unit electric fan heater, water isolator switches, four-way ceiling lighting with dimmer switch, large UPVC double glazed window overlooking rear garden and "Belfast" style sink with mixer tap below.
UTILITY
2.36m x 1.02m
(7’08" x 3’04")
The utility provides space for under unit washer-dryer and has a work surface and wall-mounted cupboard matching the kitchen. There is a frosted double glazed uPVC door providing additional rear garden access, a large frosted do9uble glazed window to side and coat hanging rail as well as tiled floor matching the kitchen and a double socket point.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Large UPVC double glazed window to side and recently decorated with new carpet matching the stairs, smoke alarm, storage / airing cupboard with hot water tank and ladder access to a very generous loft space.
BATHROOM
2.72m x 1.54m
(8’10" x 5’00") plus shower cubicle
A good size family bathroom comprising of three piece white suite including close coupled toilet, freestanding sink and bath with separate hot and cold taps as well as a recently fitted walk-in shower cubicle with overhead electric shower. Also a light above sink, ceiling light, shaver point, new solid wood floor and ladder towel radiator, water isolators for all appliances, a cover ceiling and fitted utility cupboard.
BEDROOM ONE / MASTER
3.72m x 3.45m
(12’02" x 11’03")
Located to the front of the property and neutrally decorated, the master bedroom also benefits from an additional deep built-in floor-to-ceiling storage cupboard, large double glazed window to front and single panelled radiator beneath. Also coved ceiling, celling light with dimmer switch and three double sockets.
BEDROOM TWO
3.66m x 3.34m
(12’00" x 10’11")
A very generous second bedroom, recently decorated with large double glazed window to rear overlooking the garden, a single panelled radiator beneath and another deep built-in wardrobe with full length sliding mirror doors. Also cover ceiling, ceiling light with dimmer switch and two double sockets.
BEDROOM THREE
3.36m x 2.36m
(11’00" x 7’08")
A third double bedroom, currently used as a nursery / office, neutrally decorated with large double glazed window to rear with single panelled radiator beneath, gas boiler, ceiling light with dimmer switch and a double socket.
GENERAL OUTSIDE DESCRIPTION
Enclosed by a low-level brick wall with fencing and matching metal gate, to the front of the property is a garden laid mainly to patio with raised flower beds (housing mature plants) surrounded with pea stone chippings for low maintenance. There is rear garden access via double gates and a paved path, with a recently refurbished storage shed to the side of the property.
To the rear is a west facing garden, fully enclosed with brick wall and panelled fencing. It has been landscaped and is an easily maintained private garden with gate to rear lane, built up flower beds, PIR lighting, pergola, lawn area and large patio near house, which is accessed with French doors from the dining area. There is an additional corner seating area, new bike shed, water and electric points, pedestrian gate to rear lane and a new sliding door to the garage.
The garage is accessed from the lane at the rear and has a window to the side, remote controlled and self-locking roller door to the rear, plenty of lighting, three double sockets, built-in work bench and plenty of space for a large family car.
TENURE
We are advised that the tenure of the property is FREEHOLD, although Cardiff Homes have not inspected any confirming paperwork.
COUNCIL TAX
The council tax band for this property is BAND D.
SCHOOLS CATCHMENT AREA
Primary School: Hywell Dda Primary
Secondary School: Michaelston Community College
Welsh Primary School: Ysgol Gymraeg Coed-Y-Gof
Welsh Secondary School: Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr
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