Summary - 17 LAURA STREET TREFOREST PONTYPRIDD CF37 1NW
4 bed 1 bath Terraced
Compact four-bed HMO near university—high occupancy potential for hands-on investors.
Four bedrooms configured as an HMO; currently two tenants in place
Close walk to University of South Wales campus and rail links
Approx 997 sq ft, multi-storey layout maximising room count
EPC rating D; likely need for energy-efficiency improvements
Stone-built Victorian terrace; assumed external walls lack insulation
Two WCs plus separate shower room; practical HMO layout
Small front and rear courtyard gardens, small overall plot
Area classed as very deprived; neighbourhood demand is largely student/private renting
This Victorian mid-terrace offers an established HMO layout of four bedrooms close to the University of South Wales campus, making it a straightforward let-to-students investment. The property is compact (approximately 997 sq ft) but arranged over multiple storeys to maximise room count; it already houses two tenants and includes two WCs plus a separate shower room.
Stand-out operational features include mains gas central heating with a boiler and radiators, double glazing (install date unknown), fast broadband and excellent mobile signal—practical for student or professional lets. The house comes with small courtyard-style front and rear outdoor spaces and a solid stone façade carrying period character.
Buyers should note material drawbacks: the building was constructed before 1900 and the external walls are assumed uninsulated, which may affect energy costs and tenant comfort. The EPC is a D and some retrofit or insulation work could be needed to improve efficiency. The property sits in a very deprived local area classification and the overall internal size is small, so rental income will be driven by location and occupancy rather than high rents.
At £140,000 freehold, this property suits an investor seeking hands-on HMO income near the university. It requires routine updating and possible energy-efficiency improvements, but its proximity to transport links, local amenities and consistent student demand are clear value drivers.
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