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Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Description

Positioned within the highly sought-after suburb of Whitchurch, this beautifully modernised and extended family home offers an excellent blend of character features, contemporary styling and versatile living spaces. Thoughtfully updated by the current owners, the property provides well-balanced accommodation perfectly suited to modern family life, complemented by an exceptional garden that has been carefully designed for relaxing, entertaining and making the most of outdoor living.

Stepping through the front door, you are welcomed into an attractive entrance hallway where charming mosaic tiled flooring immediately sets the tone, combining traditional character with the tasteful modern finishes found throughout the home. From here, a door leads into the front reception room, currently arranged as a comfortable lounge. This inviting space centres around a period-style fireplace that provides a charming focal point, while the bay window fitted with elegant shutters allows natural light to fill the room while maintaining a cosy and private atmosphere.

Moving further through the ground floor, a second reception room is currently used as a dining room and provides an ideal setting for family meals and gatherings with friends. This space flows effortlessly into the extended kitchen, creating a fantastic open-plan environment that forms the true hub of the home.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with modern shaker-style units in a stylish grey finish, offering generous cupboard storage and ample worktop preparation space. A ceiling lantern within the extension allows natural light to pour in, enhancing the sense of space and brightness throughout the room. Integrated appliances are neatly incorporated, including a tower-mounted electric double oven and a four-burner gas hob with extractor hood above, creating a highly functional kitchen equally suited to busy day-to-day living and entertaining.

Completing the ground floor accommodation is a convenient shower room featuring a walk-in shower with glass screen, a space-saving wash hand basin and a low-level W/C. This provides the added benefit of a downstairs shower room and toilet alongside the main family bathroom upstairs, offering excellent practicality for family living and visiting guests.

Upstairs, the first floor continues to provide well-proportioned accommodation with three bedrooms in total. Two excellent double bedrooms offer comfortable sleeping arrangements, while the third bedroom provides a good single room ideal for a child’s bedroom, nursery or home office. The rear bedroom benefits from generous fitted wardrobe space, providing excellent built-in storage.

A modern family bathroom serves the floor and has been finished with fully tiled walls and contemporary fittings, including a ‘P’ shaped bath with shower over, vanity wash hand basin and low-level W/C.

In addition, the loft has been converted to create further usable space and is currently arranged as a hobby room. Accessed via a pull-down ladder from the rear bedroom, this versatile area offers a useful additional room ideal for crafts, hobbies, storage or simply a quiet retreat.

The outside space is a true highlight of the property and has clearly been lovingly maintained. The rear garden provides a wonderful extension of the home, offering ample room to sit, unwind and enjoy time outdoors. Whether relaxing with family, hosting gatherings or dining alfresco during the warmer months, the garden offers a peaceful and versatile setting.

Two impressive garden rooms further enhance the outdoor space and provide outstanding flexibility. The first garden room includes its own kitchenette area, making it suitable for a wide variety of uses. It could easily function as a guest suite, a dedicated work-from-home office, a creative studio, or simply an outdoor lounge and barbecue preparation area during the summer months.

There is also a large summer house designed with entertaining in mind. Featuring a covered seating area, it creates a fantastic environment to host friends and family in all weather conditions. Together, these structures transform the garden into a truly sociable and functional outdoor living space.

The surrounding area of Whitchurch remains one of the most popular locations in the city for families, thanks to its excellent range of local amenities, strong sense of community and access to well-regarded schools. Nearby Whitchurch Village offers a variety of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday conveniences, while the green open spaces of Whitchurch Common provide a wonderful setting for walks, outdoor recreation and family time. The University Hospital of Wales is also within walking distance, adding further convenience for professionals and healthcare workers.

There are also excellent transport connections providing straightforward access into Cardiff city centre and beyond, making the area a convenient choice for those balancing work, schooling and leisure.

Combining charming character features, stylish modern improvements, flexible living space and an outstanding garden designed for lifestyle and entertaining, this impressive home presents a fantastic opportunity for families looking to settle in one of Cardiff’s most desirable residential locations.

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We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property as prescribed by the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Coadjute who will contact you once you have agreed to instruct us in your sale or had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £54 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Coadjute, and is non-refundable. We will receive some of the fee taken by Coadjute to compensate for its role in the provision of these checks.

EPC rating: D. Tenure: Freehold,
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About Northwood, Cardiff

1a/1b Heol Y Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6HA
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The Beginning

Northwood was founded in 1995 in Portsmouth, we operate a high calibre lettings, estate agency and financial services business. The Company boasts an ever-growing network of offices and this rapid growth is due to the high level of service offered to customers and the extremely professional way in which the company operates.

Our Policy

Here at Northwood we realise that our business is about people, not property, we recognise that selling, renting or arranging a mortgage to buy a property can often be difficult, sometimes even traumatic.

With our experience and network of offices, we have learnt the property business inside out so that we are well placed to make the entire process as simple and efficient as possible for everyone concerned.

The Northwood Team

It is our policy to recruit high calibre people who have good knowledge of the local market. This coupled with the extensive training program available to all Northwood employees ensures that the standard of professionalism and service is constant throughout the entire Northwood network.

Other Services

At Northwood our services include, Lettings, Sales, Mortgages and Insurance Services. Our Platinum Scheme offers landlords a guaranteed rental income, regardless of whether the property is vacant or the tenant stops paying the rent.

Affordability

Monthly repayments£1,881
Property: £ 375,000
Deposit: £ 37,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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