Summary - 22 Orchid Close, St. Mellons CF3 0RE
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Ideal first home or buy-to-let near schools and green spaces.
Chain free freehold two-bedroom end terrace
Double-width driveway — parking for two cars
Side access to rear garden; compact plot size
Two double bedrooms and family bathroom upstairs
EPC currently 65 (D); potential 88 (B)
Built 1983–1990; cavity walls assumed insulated
Very deprived local area may affect long-term growth
No flood risk; fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
This chain-free, two-bedroom end terrace in St. Mellons offers straightforward, low-maintenance living ideal for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The house is freehold, has a double-width driveway for two cars, side access to the rear garden, and uPVC double glazing. Heating is via a mains gas boiler and radiators; broadband and mobile signals are reported as fast and excellent respectively.
Internally the accommodation is compact but practical: a porch, large lounge, modern kitchen, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom across about 645 sq ft. The property presents in neutral décor and an EPC current rating of 65 (D) with potential to 88 (B), so modest energy improvements could raise efficiency and future rental or resale appeal.
Notable positives include the chain-free sale, off-street parking for two cars, and a modern exterior finish from the 1980s/90s build. Downsides are the small plot and limited street frontage, modest room sizes, and the local area being described as very deprived — factors that may influence long-term capital growth and tenant demand. No flood risk is recorded and crime levels are average.
Overall this is a practical, affordable property for someone seeking an accessible entry to the market or a small-scale investment needing minimal immediate works. Buyers should view with the plot size and local area indicators in mind and consider targeted energy upgrades to maximise future value.
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