Murrel Close, Caerau

On offer is an attractive three bedroom end link house, situated on a quiet cul-de-sac on the former St Mary’s Field development situated near Culverhouse Cross.

Built in 2004, the property is conveniently located near local shops, including the Valegate Retail Park, and is in the catchment area for several schools, such as Ysgol Gymraeg Plasmawr and Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Caerau. There are excellent transport links into the city, with easy access to the M4, the Vale of Glamorgan and beyond.

Decorated to a good standard, the property benefits from double glazing throughout, gas central heating (new boiler fitted 6 years ago), cloakroom/storage (with plumbing to convert back to a downstairs toilet), 3 double bedrooms (one of which is a loft conversion), brand new handmade built in wardrobes in the loft conversion providing excellent storage provision, a double driveway to the front of the property and a lounge/diner with French doors opening out onto a family sized garden, which can also be accessed through a side gate.

Applications from eligible family households will be prioritised for assessment up until 27.02.25.  Applications received from all other eligible households will be assessed after the 27.02.25.

Final Deadline to Apply – 5pm, 24.04.25

About this property

Entrance Hall — spacious entrance with access to downstairs Storage / cloakroom.  Wood effect laminate flooring.

Cloakroom / Storage Cupboard (4’7” x 2’9”) — currently used as a storage cupboard, but plumbing in situ to be converted to w/c.

Lounge/Diner (14’ x 13’6”) – Spacious lounge with laminate flooring and French doors leading to the rear garden.

Kitchen (10’6” x 7’3”) – Fully fitted kitchen with an integrated hob, oven and overhead extractor fan to remain.  Baxi ‘A’ rated boiler installed in 2019.  Linoleum flooring.  

Bathroom (6’8” x 6’3”) — Contemporary white bathroom suite with bath and overhead shower. Newly installed toilet, integrated wash hand basin and vinyl flooring. 

Master Bedroom (Loft conversion – 17’8” x 13’9”) — Recently redecorated large master bedroom to the second floor with brand new custom-made fitted wardrobes offering excellent storage.  Neutral carpets and velux windows.  Height restrictions apply.

Bedroom 2 (14’ x 10’1”) — Recently decorated double room with new carpets located on the first floor.

Bedroom 3 (10’5” x 7’4”) – Small double bedroom with carpeted flooring on the first floor.

Rear Garden — large enclosed and private garden with lawn and a decking area.  Side access.

Parking – Drive at the front of the property for 2 vehicles and off-road parking available in the local vicinity.

Council Tax— Band E

Tenure— FREEHOLD

EPC Rating — D (Full report available online via https://www.gov.uk/find-energy-certificate )

All flooring at the property is to remain.

Purchase details

Price

70% Purchase price –  £157,500

100% Price – £225,000

This property is being sold as SHARED EQUITY.  The successful applicant will purchase an 70% equity share under First Homes Cardiff and will be the 100% registered owner of the property on sale completion.

Cardiff Council will retain the remaining 30% equity share in the property. Rent is not payable on the 30%.