College Road, Llandaff North, CARDIFF
Wales
£220,000Guide Price
Listed on 22/10/2026
Listed on 22/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1100 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction, this three-bedroom semi-detached house on College Road in Llandaff North is available with no onward chain. The ground floor has an entrance hall, two reception rooms, a kitchen with an adjoining utility area and a downstairs WC. Upstairs are three bedrooms and the family bathroom.
The property is described as requiring modernisation throughout. Outside, there is off-road parking at the front and a private rear garden. Local shops, schools and public transport are within reach, as is the University Hospital of Wales. Buyers should review the auction terms and information pack, including the reservation fee and completion requirements, and make their own checks before bidding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
72out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £220,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced at about £200/sq ft, well below the local average of £343/sq ft — a strong entry point for a buyer looking to add value. The two reception rooms, off-road parking and enclosed rear garden give the project a useful foundation, while the kitchen’s marked, damaged walls, worn finishes and dated decoration offer clear scope to reshape the interior. The visible tiled roof and frontage show no obvious major structural defect.
The works are substantial rather than cosmetic: the renovation range is £35,000–£65,000, with worn flooring and staining in several areas, an overgrown garden and dated bathroom fittings among the visible jobs. The score is supported by the low asking price and strong economics, while the condition and average location temper the overall opportunity. The listing uses the Modern Method of Auction; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap. Check the reservation fee and auction terms as part of your purchase calculations.
Key opportunities
- Rework the two reception rooms and refresh dated finishes to create a more cohesive living space.
- The kitchen’s older units and visibly damaged wall surfaces offer scope for a tailored replacement and finish.
- Clear and improve the enclosed rear garden, with off-road parking already in place at the front.
Key risks
- Worn flooring and staining across several areas, damaged kitchen walls and an overgrown garden make this a substantial works programme; allow for the £35,000–£65,000 budget and time beyond a cosmetic refresh.
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