AFRICA GARDENS, HEATH/GABALFA, CARDIFF

Summary

An attractive and very spacious, bay-fronted terrace house in this sought-after location overlooking the lovely Gardens. Large Sitting Room. Spacious Living Room. Kitchen/Dinette of good size. 3 Bedrooms of good size and a Study. Well-appointed Bathroom/wc with shower. Rear garden with south-facing aspect. Gas central heating. Freehold. Some period features. In need of upgrading. EPC rating D. Council Tax Band E. View all our properties at www.onthemarket.com

Full Description

INTRODUCTION
This is an impressively spacious terrace house that retains some lovely period features, and is situated in one of the most sought-after roads in the area, overlooking the pretty Gardens. The property benefits from a modern combi gas-fired central heating system, and there are radiators virtually throughout. It is a mid-terrace house with attractive double-bay (bay-over-bay) front elevations finished in stone and brick, and the roof is of man-made slates with a tile-hung gable fascia. At the front is a walled and railed forecourt, and there is a wrought-iron and tile porch canopy over the front entrance. At the rear of the property is a garden of good size that has a sunny southward-facing aspect. The property is in need of upgrading, but offers so much potential as a lovely family home in this sought-after location. We understand that the property is Freehold. The Council Tax Band E.

The area has an excellent range of local amenities that include; a comprehensive range of shops and stores, a local Post Office, a wide range of restaurants and bistros, a local Library, Junior and Senior Schools including a Welsh language Primary school, bus services, Parks and recreational facilities including Maindy Leisure Centre and Pool, all within walking distance. It is only a short drive to the Gabalfa Interchange for access on to the main trunk roads into and out of the City, and is approximately two miles from the City Centre. It is within walking distance of Cardiff University, and the University Hospital at Heath.

GROUND FLOOR
Half-glazed front door with attractive leaded stained-glass panels, and leaded stained-glass side window into:

ENTRANCE HALL
A most impressive and spacious hallway. Attractive terrazzo floor. Stairs lead up to the first-floor accommodation. Coved ceiling. Picture rail. Central heating radiator. Meter cupboard. 1 power point. Central heating thermostat control. Under-stairs cloaks space.

FRONT ROOM 15'4" x 11'8" max.
A delightful room of good size that has a bay at the front. Period sash-style windows have views over the lovely gardens. Leaded stained-glass top-lights. Curtain poles. Coved ceiling. Picture rail. Period cast-iron fireplace with tile hearth, and ornate pine surround with double mantle and inset mirror. Central heating radiator. Telephone point. 1 power point. Stripped pine panel door to the hall.

LIVING ROOM 17'2" x 11'2" max.
Once again, a very spacious reception room. 2 timber-framed casement windows at the rear that overlook the garden. Curtain pole. Coved ceiling. Picture rail. Wood block floor. Black wood fireplace surround. Gas fire. Double-panel central heating radiator. 3 power points. TV aerial point. Cable TV point. Half-glazed pine panel door to the hall.

KITCHEN/DINETTE 12'3" x 11'10" max.
Pale grey floor cupboard and drawer units with light oak-style worktops. Polycarbonate sink top with cupboards beneath. Fitted wall cupboards. Green ceramic tile splash-backs to the working areas. Attractive period dresser with glass-fronted top cupboards, and with storage cupboards and drawers beneath. Ceramic tile floor. Gas point. Electric cooker point. 8 power points. Central heating radiator. Coved ceiling. Pine panel door to the hall. Glazed pine door into the:-

LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM
Plumbing and drainage connections for a washing machine and dish-washer. Oak-style worktop. 3 power points. Wall shelf. Glazed roof. Built-in storage cupboard. Picture window. Glazed door to the garden.

FIRST FLOOR
A balustraded staircase with handrail, and a balustraded return, leads up to the landing.

LANDING
One power point. Built-in storage cupboard.

FRONT BEDROOM NO. 1 14'4" into bay x 10'9" max.
A pleasant bedroom of good size that has a bay at the front. Period sash-style windows with leaded stained-glass top-lights. Curtain pole. Coved ceiling. Picture rail. Cast-iron fireplace with tile hearth. Period pine surround with double mantle and inset mirror. Central heating radiator. 4 power points. Pine panel door.

STUDY 7'3" x 6'7" plus doorway alcove.
Having originally been part of Bedroom no. 1. Attractive triangular bay at the front with casement windows and leaded stained-glass top-lights. Coved ceiling. Picture rail. 2 power points. Pine panel door. Wall-mounted Baxi combi gas central heating boiler.

MIDDLE BEDROOM NO.2 12' x 11'10" approx.
Again, a spacious bedroom. Double-glazed Upvc-framed casement window. Curtain pole. Period cast-iron fireplace with tile hearth. Central heating radiator with thermostat. Alcove shelves. 4 power points. Stripped pine panel door to the landing.

REAR BEDROOM NO. 3 12' x 11' max.
A lovely bedroom at the rear of the property. Double-glazed Upvc casement window. Curtain pole. Central heating radiator. Period cast-iron fireplace. Alcove storage space. 2 power points. Stripped pine panel door to the landing.

BATHROOM
The bathroom has a modern white suite that comprises; a tile-panelled bath with over-bath mains thermostatic shower and hand shower. Glazed bath-side shower screen. Pedestal wash-hand basin set in a tiled recess. Close-coupled toilet. Walls extensively tiled in modern cream ceramic tiles. Vinyl tile floor. Chrome heated towel rail/radiator. Double-glazed Upvc casement window. Access to the loft. Pine panel door to the landing.

OUTSIDE
At the rear is:-

REAR GARDEN
A garden that has a sunny southward-facing aspect. There is a crazy paved patio, and an area laid to grass. Mature floral and shrubbery borders, and a mature tree. Access to the rear vehicular lane. Brick and stone boundary walls.

TENURE
We understand that the property is Freehold.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS:- Strictly by appointment only.
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1. Viewed the property details and photographs online.
2. Viewed the 360 Virtual Tour.
3. Put yourselves in a position to proceed with a purchase e.g. Sold and/or have a Mortgage in Principle and proof of your deposit. *We may require you to speak to our Independent Financial Adviser, (Stuart Miller 07900 893134 stuart@mtpolo.co.uk.) to qualify your ability to obtain mortgage finance before an offer can be accepted.

Reference: MJE1001417

Disclaimer

IMPORTANT NOTE:- MICHAEL JONES AND COMPANY, for themselves and for the Vendor give notice that this information is given in the belief that it is correct, but it is for the Purchasers to satisfy themselves as to their correctness by inspection or otherwise. Purchasers are also advised to make their own enquiries concerning any alterations that have been made to the property that may have required local authority planning consent or Building Regulations approval. None of the services or fittings and equipment has been tested and no warranties of any kind can be given by MICHAEL JONES AND COMPANY. All negotiations are subject to the contents of a formal contract to be prepared by the Solicitor of the Vendor.