Summary - MAGNOLIA APARTMENT 5 CATHEDRAL ROAD CARDIFF CF11 9QH
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, characterful flat ideal for first-time buyers near Pontcanna cafés.
Bay-front living room with high ceilings and original cornicing
Share of freehold with 132 years remaining on lease
One allocated secure off-street parking space to the rear
Annual service charge £1,791 and Council Tax Band E (above average)
Electric boiler and radiators; consider efficiency upgrades
Sandstone walls likely uninsulated — potential retrofit needed
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal; good for remote work
Area has high crime rate and higher deprivation — factor local safety
Set on the first floor of an elegant Victorian building on Cathedral Road, this one-bedroom apartment balances period character with contemporary comfort. High ceilings, a sash bay window and original cornicing create a bright, airy living space while parquet flooring and fitted joinery keep maintenance low. The kitchen is practical with integrated appliances and a breakfast bar; the shower room is modern and compact.
Practical ownership features include a share of freehold (132 years remaining on the lease), one allocated secure parking space to the rear and an EPC rating of C. Service and maintenance charges are £1,791 pa and Council Tax is Band E — important ongoing costs to factor into your budget. The property is powered by electric heating via a boiler and radiators.
This flat is well suited to first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors seeking a compact, stylish base in Pontcanna/Pontcanna-adjacent streets with excellent mobile and fast broadband. Note the surrounding area has higher crime statistics and is assessed as very deprived; neighbours and community amenities are cosmopolitan and lively. The building’s sandstone walls are likely uninsulated, so consider energy and insulation improvements in any future plans.
A short walk brings independent cafés, shops and green spaces; transport links into Cardiff city centre are convenient. Buyers should commission a survey to confirm structural and insulation condition and allow for potential upgrades to heating efficiency and sound insulation in a period building.
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