Summary - 12a, Mill Road, Ely CF5 4AG
1 bed 1 bath Maisonette
Affordable owner-occupied one-bedroom requiring renovation and personalisation.
Chain-free with 999-year lease
Large communal rear garden, mature tree screening
Small internal footprint — best for one or two occupants
Requires renovation; evidence of damp and cosmetic wear
Lease prohibits letting; owner-occupier only
Low council tax (Band A) and modest service charge (~£300)
No private parking; street access only
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
This ground-floor one-bedroom maisonette on Mill Road offers an affordable entry into Cardiff with a large communal garden and long lease (999 years). The compact living space suits a single occupant or couple seeking a low-cost home to personalise; the property is sold chain-free and has fast broadband and excellent mobile signal.
The flat requires renovation throughout — updating, damp remediation in places, and cosmetic works are needed to bring rooms up to modern standards. There are no rental rights due to lease restrictions, so the property is suited to an owner-occupier rather than a buy-to-let investor.
Practical positives include mains gas central heating, double glazing, very low council tax band A, and a modest service charge for communal maintenance. Note the local area faces higher crime rates and wider economic deprivation, which may affect resale timing.
Overall this is a budget-conscious purchase with clear scope for value-added improvements. It will appeal to first-time buyers and downsizers who want a manageable project in a well-connected city location, but buyers should factor in renovation costs and the lease restriction on letting.
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