Summary - 9 MCCALE AVENUE CARDIFF CF5 3HY
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Chain-free three-bed semi with garden and parking — renovation opportunity.
Chain-free probate sale — quicker completion potential
Requires renovation and updating throughout
Three bedrooms, one bathroom, separate WC/utility space
Off-street parking and decent rear garden for landscaping
Double glazing installed before 2002; may need replacing
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated — energy improvement needed
Built 1930–1949; traditional construction with standard ceilings
Local area: very deprived with above-average crime rates
This three-bedroom semi-detached home on McCale Avenue offers a rare chain-free, probate sale opportunity for first-time buyers or cash-ready purchasers. At roughly 904 sq ft across two storeys, the house provides flexible living space, off-street parking and a decent rear garden that’s ready to be landscaped or used for family life.
The property needs renovation and updating, which presents scope to personalise finishes and improve energy performance. Double glazing is already installed (pre-2002) but the cavity walls are assumed to have no insulation, so buyers should expect upgrade costs for insulation, windows, and modern heating controls if desired. There is one bathroom and a separate WC/utility space, making the layout practical for family use once modernised.
Location strengths include good broadband and excellent mobile signal, straightforward road and bus links into Cardiff, and local shops and amenities within easy reach. The house sits in a mature post-war suburb with a generous plot and driveway parking — practical features for commuting and family life.
Buyers should note material negatives plainly: the property is in a very deprived area with above-average local crime levels, and it requires renovation work throughout. Probate has been granted and the sale is freehold and chain free, enabling a potentially quicker purchase for those prepared to act and invest in improvement.
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