Summary - Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9QH
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Stylish central flat with parking and outside space, ideal for first-time buyers.
Victorian bay window and high ceilings provide strong period character
Private outside space plus off-street parking — rare central-city perks
Share-of-freehold with 998-year lease and small £250 ground rent
Compact at 442 sq ft — efficient one-bedroom layout
Electric boiler and radiators; double glazing installed after 2002
Stone walls likely without insulation — potential higher heating costs
Located in very deprived area with a high local crime rate
Chain-free sale — quicker, simpler purchase process
Set within a striking Victorian building on Cathedral Road, this one-bedroom apartment combines period character with modern finishes. High ceilings and a bay window give the living area a bright, airy feel, while the private outside space and off-street parking are rare city-centre conveniences.
At about 442 sq ft the layout is open-plan and efficient — a good fit for a first-time buyer seeking style and low immediate maintenance. The property is share-of-freehold with an exceptionally long lease (998 years) and a small ground rent, simplifying long-term ownership costs.
Be realistic about the context: the postcode sits in a very deprived area with a high local crime rate, so security and local factors should be weighed alongside the apartment’s strengths. The building’s original sandstone/limestone walls are assumed uninsulated which may mean higher heating costs despite double glazing and electric boiler/radiator heating.
This apartment suits someone wanting a characterful city base close to Pontcanna’s cafés, shops and parks, and who values low upfront buying complexity (no chain) and useful extras like parking. It also offers modest potential to add value through targeted improvements to thermal insulation and finishes.
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 — £280,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 530 ft²
2 bedroom apartment for sale in Cathedral Road, Cardiff, CF11 — £300,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 825 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 — £245,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 445 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 — £250,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 463 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 — £275,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 545 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF11 — £250,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 462 ft²
