Summary - 26, Verbena Close, St. Mellons CF3 0NE
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Chain-free two-bed semi with garage, parking and strong commuter links..
• Chain-free two-bedroom semi-detached home on a corner plot
• Detached garage plus off-street parking for one car
• Compact living: approx. 603 sq ft, three main rooms
• Kitchen dated (1980s) and requires updating
• Double glazing installed before 2002; some upgrades likely needed
• Freehold tenure with mains gas central heating and boiler
• Excellent transport links to A48/M4; fast broadband and mobile
• Small plot and very deprived local area may affect resale
A compact two-bedroom semi-detached home offered chain-free on a corner plot. The property includes a detached garage, off-street parking and a small low-maintenance garden — practical for first-time buyers wanting easy upkeep and immediate occupation.
The house is modest in size (approximately 603 sq ft) with a traditional layout and single bathroom. The kitchen is dated and will benefit from updating; double glazing was installed before 2002 and some modernisation to heating, finishes or fittings may be required to suit contemporary tastes.
Location is a clear strength: excellent transport links to the A48 and M4, fast broadband, strong mobile signal and walking access to schools, parks and Hendre Lake Nature Reserve. The wider area is classed as a white suburban community with average crime and higher local deprivation; buyers should consider long-term resale and rental prospects in that context.
This home suits first-time buyers seeking an affordable starter with scope to personalise, or those wanting a small, low-maintenance property close to green space and commuter routes. Strengths are the freehold tenure, no chain and parking/garage; weaknesses are the small internal and plot size and need for some modernisation.
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