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Frank Road, Ely, Cardiff, CF5

Wales

£190,000Guide Price

Listed on 29/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1098 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cardiff has two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and a first-floor family bathroom with a separate shower cubicle. The listing describes the living areas as modernised, while the bedrooms offer scope for updating to a buyer’s preferred finish. Outside, there is a paved front garden and a driveway for off-road parking. The enclosed rear garden includes space for sitting out or play. The property has uPVC double glazing and gas central heating, with an EPC rating of D and council tax band C. Local shops, amenities and schools are nearby, and bus services connect with central Cardiff and surrounding districts. Offered through an unconditional online auction, the property is available to cash buyers only. Bidders should review the legal pack and auction terms, including the stated deposit and reservation fee, before proceeding. The house provides a three-bedroom layout with parking and garden space, alongside potential to modernise the bedrooms.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

79out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £190,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced at £173 per sq ft, around 45% below the local average—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to acquire and add value. The two reception rooms, driveway and enclosed rear garden give it useful everyday appeal, while the clean, functional interiors leave room to refresh the dated bedroom finishes and improve the weathered decking, garden boundaries and front paving.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated bedroom décor and finishes to suit your own style.
  • Improve the rear garden by repairing or updating the weathered decking and timber boundaries, and addressing sparse lawn areas.
  • Make use of the two reception rooms, driveway and enclosed garden as practical features while updating the worn front paving.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£718
Based on a loan of £142,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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