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Pen Y Cae, Caerphilly, CF83 3BX

Wales

£140,000

Listed on 20/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Terraced

Features

  • Garden

Description

This two-bedroom terraced home offers approximately 49 sq m of accommodation and scope for updating. The ground floor includes a living room with a serving hatch to the kitchen, while upstairs are two bedrooms and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Storage is available inside and outside the property. At the rear, a multi-level garden includes two patio areas. Residents' parking is available on street. The property is described as being close to local shops, schools and other amenities, with access to the A470, M4 and routes towards Cardiff. The listing also notes a low council tax band. Its existing layout and facilities provide a starting point for buyers considering improvements or a buy-to-let purchase.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a usable two-bedroom terraced house with a relatively modern bathroom, a serviceable living room and a stepped rear garden with scope to clear, tidy and improve. The dated kitchen and mixed bedroom finishes offer straightforward opportunities to refresh the interior, while the garden could become a more appealing outdoor space. The location is a positive, with local amenities and routes towards Cardiff nearby.

At £140,000, the asking price is slightly above the local average on a £/sqf basis, rather than a value-led entry point. The overall score is low, and the economics are soft: purchase plus the renovation midpoint looks tight against local benchmarks. The works are relatively light, but buyers should be disciplined about the budget and the value they expect to create.

Key opportunities

  • Clear and maintain the multi-level garden, then improve its stepped patios and weathered features.
  • Refresh the dated kitchen and mixed bedroom finishes without needing to start from a blank interior.
  • Make use of the convenient Caerphilly location, with local amenities and transport routes towards Cardiff.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£529
Based on a loan of £105,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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