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Lavernock Road, Penarth CF64

Wales

£750,000

Listed on 08/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached house occupies a well-proportioned plot in Penarth, within reach of Cosmeston Lakes, the Cliff Walk and several local sports and leisure clubs. The ground floor has an entrance hall, a front sitting room, an extended living and dining room, an extended kitchen with a breakfast area, and a separate WC. Upstairs are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property also has a boarded loft space described as having potential for conversion, subject to the necessary checks and consents. Outside, there is off-road parking to the front and side, a single garage and a private rear garden arranged into several seating and dining areas. The listing notes scope to upgrade or extend, offering buyers the opportunity to consider changes to the house and plot to suit their needs. The property is freehold and has an EPC rating of D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

56out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a maintained, usable detached family home with a strong starting point: the kitchen and bathroom look functional and relatively current, while the extended living/dining space, driveway, garage and well-featured rear garden add appeal. The main visible value-add is a light refresh to dated décor and finishes in several living and bedroom areas; the indicated works are £5,000–£13,000. The listing also mentions a boarded loft and potential to extend, though feasibility is not established.

At 56/100, this is a weaker overall opportunity rather than a clear value-led buy. Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged, and the economics remain difficult to assess without that comparison or a stated resale value. The Penarth setting and usable plot are positives, but the numbers need more evidence before the investment case is clear.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated wallpaper, carpets and decorative finishes across several living and bedroom areas.
  • Make use of the extended living/dining room and its direct connection to the rear garden.
  • Explore the listed boarded-loft and extension potential, subject to feasibility and any required permissions.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Lavernock Road, Penarth CF64
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£2,833
Based on a loan of £562,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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