First Floor, 2 – 4, Ruby Street Cardiff CF24
- Land size
- 0.02 acres
Key Features
- PRIME NEW LISTING. We are excited to present this vacant commercial unit located within a prime location in Cardiff.
- Anticipated to achieve £1,100 per month (£13,200 per annum) subject to tenancy and due diligence. Rateable value to be confirmed, subject to eligibility.
- Planning consent (23/00812/FUL, 24 April 2023) supports conversion to two first floor flats, offering excellent development upside subject to consents.
- Serviced accommodation may suit, with 2 bed rates from £100 per night; at 70% occupancy it could reach £2,129 pcm (£25,550 pa), subject to consents.
- An unmissable chance to secure a sizeable yet affordable premises with clear potential to refurbish, repurpose or redevelop for added value.
Description
- PRIME NEW LISTING. We are excited to present this vacant commercial unit located within a prime location in Cardiff.
- Anticipated to achieve £1,100 per month (£13,200 per annum) subject to tenancy and due diligence. Rateable value to be confirmed, subject to eligibility.
- Planning consent (23/00812/FUL, 24 April 2023) supports conversion to two first floor flats, offering excellent development upside subject to consents.
- Serviced accommodation may suit, with 2 bed rates from £100 per night; at 70% occupancy it could reach £2,129 pcm (£25,550 pa), subject to consents.
- An unmissable chance to secure a sizeable yet affordable premises with clear potential to refurbish, repurpose or redevelop for added value.
PRIME NEW LISTING. We are excited to present this vacant commercial unit located within a prime location in Cardiff.
The property is accessed via an entrance directly from the pavement, which leads to stairs rising to the first floor. A new staircase incorporating a cycle ramp has been proposed as part of the planning. At first floor level, planning has been granted to form a communal landing incorporating both bin and cycle storage, creating a practical and modernised approach to occupier needs. Importantly, planning has been granted (REF: 24 April 2023, 23/00812/FUL) for two first floor flats measuring 85m2 and 76m2, presenting a compelling opportunity for redevelopment, subject to the necessary consents and implementation.
With the unit currently vacant, the property is anticipated to achieve £1,100 per month, which is £13,200 per annum, subject to tenancy and due diligence. This positions the lot as an attractive prospect for both investors seeking to secure and grow income, and owner occupiers looking for well located space with future flexibility.
The property is offered on a leasehold basis with approximately 105 years remaining, providing a long unexpired term that should appeal to a wide range of commercial buyers.
This excellent development potential, subject to gaining the necessary planning consents, is sure to captivate shrewd investors or developers aiming to create a unique residential opportunity. REF PLANNING: 24 April 2023 23/00812/FUL.
Potentially excellent opportunity for serviced accommodation, with rates for 2 beds in the area commanding upwards of £100 per night (subject to gaining necessary planning consents). At 70% occupancy per month, the unit could achieve £2,129 PCM (£25,550 P/A) which would generate an incredible gross yield if secured at the guide.
An unmissable opportunity for commercial investors aiming to acquire a large yet affordable premises. The property boasts fantastic development potential and is ready for an investor or developer to revitalise and bring back to life.
The property is being offered at a fantastic discount to ensure a sale. It should appeal to anyone looking for a straightforward purchase with excellent upside potential.
The rateable value has not been provided, and interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries with the local authority regarding business rates and any reliefs available, subject to eligibility.
The accommodation extends to approximately 1,000 sq ft, offering substantial space for a range of commercial uses or reconfiguration, subject to consents.
This lot is open to immediate offers. Should you wish to offer NOW, you can do so via our "Offer NOW" button on our website.
This property is offered at a fantastic price to ensure an auction sale. The property will feature in our upcoming timed online auction. To participate in the live auction, you must have a bidding account created.
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The buyer will be responsible for all the seller's legal fees which are set at £950 plus VAT
The buyer will be responsible for all disbursements the seller has incurred which at the present time is calculated at $39.00
Location
Cardiff is a major commercial centre for South Wales, supporting strong occupier demand from professional services, independent operators and national brands. The CF24 area benefits from established mixed use surroundings, generating consistent day to day footfall and passing trade, with a broad base of nearby businesses and amenities. The city is well connected by road via key arterial routes linking to the wider M4 corridor, while Cardiff's rail links provide convenient access across the region and into the city centre for staff and customers. Ongoing improvement and investment across the wider city helps underpin confidence, supporting a resilient market for both commercial occupation and redevelopment led opportunities.
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Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-06
Price history
| Date | Change | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2026 | Reduced 7.6% (−£7,000) | £85,000 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Listed | £92,000 |
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Adamsdown Primary267 metres
- Pupils
- 373
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- St. Peter'S Primary School359 metres
- Pupils
- 441
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Tredegarville C/W Primary567 metres
- Pupils
- 237
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Stacey Primary School580 metres
- Pupils
- 204
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Ysgol Glan Morfa860 metres
- Pupils
- 255
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
Secondary
- Willows High School0.9 miles
- Pupils
- 809
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-16)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Edern1.3 miles
- Pupils
- 935
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Cathays High School1.8 miles
- Pupils
- 1,247
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- St Teilo's C-in-W High School1.9 miles
- Pupils
- 1,375
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Cardiff High School2.4 miles
- Pupils
- 1,794
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Natural Resources Wales open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing is approximate, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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