Carmarthen Street, Canton, Cardiff
Wales
£160,000
Listed on 23/09/2026
Listed on 23/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
ApartmentArea
622 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom first-floor apartment in Carmarthen Court has a central hallway with three large storage cupboards, a separate kitchen and a reception room with space for seating and dining. Both bedrooms have front-facing windows, and the second bedroom includes a built-in wardrobe. The shower room has a walk-in enclosure, electric shower, wash basin and WC.
The property is described as requiring updating throughout, offering scope for a buyer to refurbish and finish the rooms to their own requirements. The development has communal gardens, and the apartment is accessed from a shared hallway. Cowbridge Road East, Chapter Arts Centre, Victoria Park and Thompson's Park are within reach, with links to Cardiff city centre and the A48 and M4.
The lease is stated to have 87 years remaining, with an annual ground rent of £10 and service and maintenance charges of £997.47. The seller also reports a one-off £747.29 payment for fire door installation. Buyers should verify the lease terms and charges through their conveyancer.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
66out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £160,000, this two-bedroom flat is priced at £257/sq ft, around 18% below the local average—a clear opportunity to acquire below the area’s typical level. The first-floor layout includes a separate reception room and kitchen, useful hallway storage and access to maintained communal gardens, with Canton’s shops, parks and city links close by.
The project is light: dated carpets and finishes across several rooms, plus an older kitchen and shower room, offer scope for a cosmetic refresh and personalisation. The submitted exterior views show no obvious major roof or structural issue; check the lease and building charges as part of your due diligence.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated carpets and finishes across the reception room, bedrooms and hallway to give the flat a more cohesive, modern feel.
- Update the older kitchen and shower room to suit your taste; the photos show intact facilities rather than an obvious need for a full replacement.
- Make the most of the separate reception room, practical hallway storage and maintained communal gardens in an established Canton location.
Key risks
- Verify the remaining lease terms and reported building charges before proceeding.
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