Affordable two-bed retirement flat near Cardiff centre — chain-free, needs modernising..
Ground-floor two-bedroom retirement apartment, approx. 530 sq ft
Chain-free sale with new 999-year lease on completion
Needs renovation and modernisation throughout
Service charge ~£1,600.68 per year; includes emergency alarm
Part-time on-site manager, communal lounge, laundry, gardens
Off-street resident parking; good broadband and mobile signal
Very high local crime and high area deprivation — affects value
Close walk to shops, buses, and Cardiff city centre
This ground-floor, two-bedroom retirement apartment in Stephenson Court offers an affordable route to independent living close to Cardiff city centre. At around 530 sq ft the flat is compact but practical, with gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and access to communal lounges, laundry facilities and well-kept communal gardens. Off-street resident parking and a part-time on-site manager add convenience for over-55s seeking low-maintenance city living.
The property is being sold chain-free with a new 999-year lease provided on completion. Service charge and estate services are included in the monthly fee (covering buildings insurance and a 24-hour emergency alarm system), making budgeting straightforward. Regular buses, Clifton Street/Albany Road and City Road shopping are all within easy walking distance, and broadband/mobile signal are strong.
Important practical points: the flat needs renovation and modernisation throughout, and the local area records very high crime levels and significant deprivation — factors that will affect resale and rental demand. There is an annual service charge (around £1,600.68) and a vendor levy payable to Wales and the West on sale; buyers should verify these costs independently. Ideal for a purchaser seeking a low-cost, ground-floor retirement flat they can update to their taste.