Summary - 164 Cathays Terrace CF24 4HZ
4 bed 2 bath Terraced
Chain-free four-storey period terrace in Cathays — ideal for investor refurbishment..
- Substantial four-storey Victorian terrace, approx 1,783 sq ft
- Chain free; short walk to city centre and universities
- Requires complete renovation throughout — major works needed
- Electric storage heating; walls assumed uninsulated (energy works needed)
- 1970s kitchen and dated bathrooms require modernisation
- Large attic with skylight suitable for conversion (subject to consent)
- Enclosed rear garden; small plot size
- Area: student neighbourhood, very deprived with above-average crime
A substantial four-storey Victorian terraced house in the heart of Cathays, just a short walk from Cardiff city centre, universities and local amenities. The property retains period character—bay windows, high ceilings and generous room proportions—and offers clear redevelopment potential for an investor or developer prepared to refurbish.
The house is sold chain free and extends to approximately 1,783 sq ft across lower ground, ground, first and attic levels. Accommodation currently provides multiple reception rooms, a 1970s kitchen, two bathrooms and four bedrooms, plus a large attic space suitable for conversion (subject to planning). There is an enclosed rear garden and double glazing fitted after 2002.
Important practical points: the property needs complete renovation throughout. Heating is via electric storage heaters, the stone walls are assumed uninsulated, and the dated kitchen and services will require updating. Council tax is described as expensive and the local area is classified as very deprived with above-average crime — factors to weigh for lettings or resale strategy.
For the right buyer this is a rare, chain-free opportunity to create high-value accommodation close to the universities and city centre. Subject to permissions, the layout offers potential for conversion into modern flats or an upgraded family home; budget for full refurbishment and energy-efficiency works should be factored into any offer.
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