Summary - 2 Francis House, Pen-y-Lan Road CF23 5HU
2 bed 2 bath Ground Flat
Stylish, chain-free two-bed with gated parking near Roath Park.
Ground-floor two-bedroom flat with en suite and separate family bathroom
Chain-free sale; move-in ready modern interior
Gated, allocated off-street parking and communal patio
Share of freehold; 111 years remaining on the lease
Service charge £600 pa (shared with six flats)
Period building with likely high ceilings; exterior walls may lack insulation
Gas combi boiler and double glazing (install dates unknown)
Area: close to Roath Park, good transport; local area shows high deprivation
This ground-floor, two-bedroom apartment at Francis House combines Victorian character with modern, move-in-ready styling. The open-plan kitchen/diner/lounge is bright and sociable, with wood-effect worktops and seamless LVT floors. The principal bedroom includes an en suite while a second double bedroom offers space for guests or a home office. Practical features include gas central heating, double glazing and a utility cupboard with plumbing.
The property is chain-free and comes with a gated, allocated off-street parking space and a communal patio. The tenure is share of freehold with 111 years remaining on the lease and an annual service charge of £600. The building’s period construction gives generous volume and likely tall ceilings, but exterior walls are traditional granite/whinstone with no confirmed insulation.
Located in Pen-y-Lan/Roath, the flat sits close to Roath Park, independent cafés, local shops and convenient transport links into Cardiff city centre. Broadband and mobile signals are strong. The surrounding area is a mix of families and students; the wider neighbourhood faces notable deprivation, and local crime levels are average.
This home will suit first-time buyers and professionals seeking a stylish, low-maintenance base with parking in a well-connected, period neighbourhood. Buyers should note the mid-length lease, communal living arrangements and potential for retrofit improvements (insulation, glazing upgrades) given the building’s age.
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