Summary - MICHAELSTON COURT 12 PYLE ROAD CARDIFF CF5 5JA
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact city-flat with garden and parking, ideal for first-time buyers.
- Two double bedrooms in a compact 529 sq ft layout
- Separate modern kitchen with fitted units and electric hob
- Shared rear garden and off-street parking for residents
- Double glazing installed post-2002 and gas central heating
- Service charge low at £540.72 per year, ground rent £10
- Lease c.85 years remaining — needs prompt extension advice
- Located in a high-deprivation area with above-average crime rates
- Cavity walls likely uninsulated; potential heating and insulation costs
This two-bedroom leasehold flat offers an affordable entry into Cardiff with quick access to the city and M4 links for commuters. The layout is traditional and practical: a bright lounge, separate modern kitchen, two double bedrooms and a bathroom. A shared rear garden and off-street parking add usable outdoor and parking space uncommon at this price.
The building dates from the 1950s–1960s and benefits from double glazing and gas central heating via a boiler and radiators. Service charges are modest and the property is connected to mains services. The apartment’s compact size and three-room count suit first-time buyers, couples or investors seeking a low-price rental asset.
Important drawbacks are clear and should be prioritised. The lease has about 85 years remaining — this is short enough to require prompt lease extension advice and cost budgeting. The local area scores high on deprivation and crime is above average; those factors affect long-term resale and rental prospects. The building’s cavity walls likely lack insulation, so buyers should expect heating costs and possible improvement works.
Overall this is a value-focused purchase: good transport links, low asking price and practical accommodation, balanced by lease length and neighbourhood challenges. Buyers should arrange a lease review and consider renovation or insulation works to improve comfort and future value.
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