Summary - 208 MACKINTOSH PLACE CARDIFF CF24 4RT
5 bed 2 bath Terraced
Well-presented five-bed HMO near university — strong rental potential with some maintenance and location considerations..
- Freehold five-bedroom HMO close to university and hospital
- Modern fitted kitchen and two full bathrooms
- Double-bay Victorian with period features and high ceilings
- EPC around C (current 73) — potential for improvement
- Small plot; minimal/no rear garden typical of terrace
- Some external render deterioration requiring minor repair
- Area: high crime and very deprived — affects management costs
- Double glazing installed pre-2002; walls likely uninsulated
A double-bay Victorian terraced townhouse offered as a five-bedroom HMO in a convenient CF24 location, close to Cardiff University and the University Hospital of Wales. The property is freehold, presented to a good standard inside with a modern fitted kitchen, two full bathrooms, and retained period features such as bay windows and high ceilings. Central heating, double glazing and an EPC around C make it ready for immediate occupation and let-ready for student or professional tenants.
This is primarily an investment opportunity: the five double bedrooms and two bathrooms suit a high-yield HMO model, and the property’s position in a cosmopolitan student neighbourhood supports steady demand. The footprint is narrow and the plot small, so communal outdoor space is minimal or non-existent — typical for this terrace type. External decorative render shows some deterioration and may need minor maintenance.
Be clear on location and management considerations: the area records higher crime levels and is classified as very deprived, which can affect tenant mix, insurance costs and lettings management. The glazing was installed before 2002 and walls are likely uninsulated, so future energy upgrades could improve EPC and tenant appeal. Overall, the house offers solid rental potential but requires realistic budgeting for maintenance, management and possible future refurbishment works.
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