Summary - 12 MILL ROAD ELY CARDIFF CF5 4AG
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable renovation opportunity for an owner-occupier ready to add value.
Chain free sale, ideal for owner-occupier
One double bedroom, living room, separate kitchen, bathroom
Shared rear garden, period terraced exterior
Small overall size — about 410 sq ft
Requires full modernisation throughout
Leasehold with 77 years remaining — lending may be refused
Letting prohibited by lease — owner-occupation only
High local crime and very deprived area
This compact one-bedroom flat in Lower Ely is a low-cost entry into Cardiff with clear renovation upside. Offered chain-free, the flat has a living room, separate kitchen, double bedroom and access to a shared rear garden. The building dates from c.1900–1929 and retains period exterior character; interior requires modernisation throughout.
Practical features include gas central heating, double glazing and a modest service charge of £60. The property is leasehold with 77 years remaining; this is a material issue — some mortgage lenders may refuse to lend and additional costs for lease extension and leasehold packs should be budgeted for. Letting is prohibited by the lease, so the flat is only suitable for owner-occupiers.
The location offers fast broadband, excellent mobile signal and local amenities close by, but the immediate area records high crime rates and significant deprivation. The flat is small (approx. 410 sq ft) and needs work to make the most of its potential, so it will suit a cash buyer, a buyer prepared to carry out renovation, or a first-time buyer seeking an inexpensive starter home and willing to manage lease and local-area issues.
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