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£850,000

Main Road, Gwaelod-Y-Garth, Cardiff

Land size
1.4 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • 19TH CENTURY DETACHED
  • FOUR BEDROOMS
  • RARE PARANA PINE FLOORING
  • 1.4 ACRES OF LAND
  • PLANS FOR EXTENSION POTENTIAL
  • WITHIN YSGOL GWAELOD Y GARTH AND RADYR COMPREHENSIVE CATCHMENT
  • CLOSE TO M4 AND A470
  • GOOD PUBLIC TRANSPORT LINKS
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • VIEWINGS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Description

A rare opportunity to purchase this charming 19th-century detached residence, set on approximately 1.4 acres of land, in the picturesque village of Gwaelod y Garth. Set on private plot with elevated and panoramic views, extensive grounds and a wonderful sun terrace. Nestled away on arguably one of the biggest plots in Gwaelod y Garth, this wonderful home has delightful original features, rare parana pine flooring, yet benefits from conventional gas, water and drainage services. The surrounding land offers an exciting opportunity to extend the property and there is superb potential to build a further residence. Please see the architecturally designed property within the listing, but please note, planning has not been applied for or approved. Gwaelod y Garth is a charming semi-rural village located just outside Cardiff, with convenient access to both the M4 motorway and the A470. The area is well-regarded for its excellent schools, such as Ysgol Gwaelod y Garth and Radyr Comprehensive School. Public transport links to Cardiff City Centre are available by bus in the village and the nearby train station at Taffs Well. The accommodation briefly comprises, entrance hallway, lounge, study, dining room, kitchen, conservatory and utility with WC to the ground floor. Two staircases rise to the first floor where you will find four bedrooms, dressing area and a bathroom. This unique property must be viewed to be appreciated and is offered for sale with no onward chain.* Offers Welcomed *

Entrance - With tiled floor, painted walls with wall lights, exposed beams to the ceiling. Hardwood window with secondary glazing and radiator panel. Doors to all rooms.

Utility & Wc - 2.02m x 3.10m (6'7" x 10'2") - With tiled floor, part tiled walls, low level WC and wash hand basin vanity unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Wall mounted boiler. Hardwood window with secondary glazing and chrome towel radiator.

Kitchen - 4.04m x 3.61m (13'3" x 11'10") - With a range of wall and base units and contrasting work surfaces over. Stainless steel one and half bowl sink with chrome tap. Electric ovens, four ring electric hob with extractor over. Space and plumbing for washing machine and fridge freezer. With part tiled walls and wooden floor. Hardwood windows with secondary glazing and radiator panel.

Dining Room - 4.77m x 4.79m (15'7" x 15'8" ) - A further generous principal reception room with wooden floor, painted walls with plate rack and exposed beams to the ceiling. Hardwood windows with secondary glazing and radiator panel. Double doors to;

Conservatory - 2.46m x 3.26m (8'0" x 10'8") - with tiled floor, UPVC windows and French doors and polycarbonate roof.

Lounge - 4.24m x 5.56m (13'10" x 18'2") - A very generous principal reception room with carpeted floor, painted walls with wall lights, exposed beams to the ceiling. Feature wood burning stove with stone surround and hearth. Hardwood windows with secondary glazing and radiator panels. Door to spiral staircase and door to;

Study - 2.11m x 3.57m (6'11" x 11'8") - with carpeted floor, painted walls and smooth ceiling with Velux. Stable door to the gardens, hardwood window and radiator panel.

Landing - Via carpeted staircase to landing. Doors to all rooms and loft access.

Bedroom One - 5.60m 4.23m (18'4" 13'10") - a generous master bedroom with wooden floor, painted walls and textured ceiling. Built in cupboard, radiator panel and hardwood windows with secondary glazing. Spiral staircase to lounge.

En-Suite - 2.11m x 2.02m (6'11" x 6'7") - A three piece suite, to include, panelled bath with overhead electric shower. Low level W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled walls and floor and radiator. Hardwood window with secondary glazing.

Bedroom Two - 4.05m x 2.58m (13'3" x 8'5") - a further double bedroom with wooden floor, painted walls and textured ceiling. Built in cupboard, radiator panel and hardwood windows with secondary glazing.

Bedroom Three - 2.52m x 2.56m (8'3" x 8'4") - with wooden floor, painted walls and textured ceiling. Radiator panel and hardwood window with secondary glazing.

Bedroom Four - 2.80m x 2.35m (9'2" x 7'8") - with wooden floor, painted walls, textured ceiling and radiator panel.

Shower Room - 2.18m x 1.57m (7'1" x 5'1") - A three piece suite, to include, double shower with overhead electric shower. Low level W.C, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled walls and carpeted floor and radiator. Hardwood window with secondary glazing.

Outside -

Front - Approached via low maintenance front garden with decorative gravel, ‘sleeper path’ and side access to rear.

Rear - A tremendous rear garden with beautiful views of the Garth. Patio via conservatory and utility room, leading to large laid lawn with mature plants, trees and shrubs. Stone and timber perimeters, gate to hardstand with dedicated parking for three vehicles. Brick built shed to rear.

Council Tax - Band H

Tenure - This property is understood to be Freehold. This will be verified by the purchaser's solicitor.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
H
Date Posted
2026-03-25

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,197 Homes with Land listings in Wales (1+ acres).

This Property£607,143 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £104,499 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
61 D
80 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

39 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Ffynnon Taf Primary School707 metres
    Pupils
    157
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Y G G Gwaelod y Garth884 metres
    Pupils
    237
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Pentyrch Primary1.8 miles
    Pupils
    177
    Type
    Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Tongwynlais Primary School1.9 miles
    Pupils
    189
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Llanilltud Faerdref Primary2 miles
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Secondary

  • Ysgol Garth Olwg2.1 miles
    Pupils
    1,210
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Afon Wen2.2 miles
    Pupils
    1,165
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Cardinal Newman R.C.2.6 miles
    Pupils
    980
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • St Cenydd School2.6 miles
    Pupils
    971
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • St Martin's School2.8 miles
    Pupils
    1,030
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Taffs Well, Gwaelod-y-garth0.8 miles
Makro Cardiff, Nantgarw1 mile
Morrisons Daily Penrhos, Nantgarw1.6 miles

GP surgery

The Medical Centre0.7 miles

Pharmacy

Health Plus Pharmacy0.7 miles

Green space

Play Space208 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Taffs Well Rail Station1 mile

Nearest bus stop

Garth Olwg306 metres

Typical drive times

Caerphilly16 min · 6.4 miles
Pontypridd16 min · 5.7 miles
Llantrisant19 min · 7.9 miles
Talbot Green19 min · 11 miles
Cardiff (city)23 min · 7.6 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Natural Resources Wales flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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