Summary -
20a, Wordsworth Avenue,CARDIFF,CF24 3FR
CF24 3FR
2 bed 2 bath Ground Flat
Two-bedroom garden flat with strong rental prospects near Cardiff centre.
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms — good layout for sharers or couples
Private garden — uncommon and adds rental/occupier appeal
831 sq ft internal size — roomy for a city ground-floor flat
Leasehold with ~110 years remaining; service charge £300 pa
Ground rent £300 pa; council tax band B (described as cheap)
EPC around band C (score ~66), scope for modest improvement
Building exterior shows wear; remedial works likely needed
Local area: very deprived and very high crime — impacts lettability
This ground-floor two-bedroom apartment on Wordsworth Avenue offers reliable rental appeal in a busy Roath location. The flat includes two bathrooms, an unusually large private garden for a flat in the area, and an open-plan living/kitchen arrangement that suits sharers or professional tenants. At 831 sq ft and with an EPC around band C, heating and insulation are acceptable for the building type.
The property sits in a converted Victorian end-of-terrace with period character visible externally and high ceilings typical elsewhere in the building; the living room has a lower ceiling. The building exterior shows age-related wear and will likely need remedial works over time. Leasehold tenure is secure with about 110 years remaining, but there are ongoing costs: annual service charge £300 and ground rent £300.
Investors should note strong locational positives: fast broadband, excellent mobile signal, easy access to Cardiff city centre, and steady tenant demand from students and professionals. At the same time, the immediate area is classified as very deprived and local crime levels are very high — factors that will affect lettings, insurance and some buyers’ desirability calculations.
Overall this apartment suits a buyer seeking an income-producing asset or a period conversion to add value through internal updating. Be prepared to factor in exterior repairs, standard refurbishment, and the local socio-economic challenges when assessing yield and resale prospects.
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