# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CF83 8SA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 13 CHATHAM, CAERPHILLY, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY CF83 8SA | | Price | £250,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £252,500 Sep 2022 | ## Description **SUMMARY** A wonderfully characterful three bedroom semi-detached family home, enviably situated in the heart of Machen Village. **DESCRIPTION** A traditional stone fronted cottage set in the popular village of Machen. The property is conveniently located, and offers fantastic road links to both the A470 and the M4 corridor. Caerphilly Town Centre is only a short drive away which offers a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants, whilst the local primary school, coffee shop and Co-Op is within walking distance. Beautifully kept throughout and internally offering; hallway, living/dining room, kitchen and bathroom. To the first floor, there are three good sized bedrooms. **Entrance Hallway**  **Living/dining Room**  Double glazed window to the front and rear. **Kitchen**  Double glazed window to the side. Modern fitted kitchen with a range of matching base and wall units. Space for washing machine. Integrated gas oven and hob with hood over. **First Floor**  **Bedroom One**  Double glazed window to the front. **Bedroom Two**  Double glazed window to the rear. **Bedroom Three**  Double glazed window to the rear. **Outside**  A beautifully kept rear garden, that's mainly laid to lawn with access to a double garage. 1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase. 5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER PETER ALAN NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358560) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358561) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358562) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358563) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358564) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358565) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358566) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358567) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358568) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358569) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358570) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358571) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358572) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/123295634/1358573) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/123295634/1358574) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/123295634/1358575) - EPC ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #5104268 - **Address:** 13 Chatham, Machen, CF83 8SA - **Certificate Issued:** 15/10/2007 - **Work Completed:** 21/09/2007 - **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 13 CHATHAM, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8SA | £252,500 | 15/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 CHATHAM, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8SA | £175,000 | 01/08/2018 | Semi-detached | | 13 CHATHAM, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8SA | £166,000 | 13/07/2007 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 40 GRAIG VIEW, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8SE | £227,500 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 13 LEWIS STREET, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8PP | £150,000 | 23/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 54 COMMERCIAL ROAD, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8PG | £172,500 | 01/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 73 COMMERCIAL ROAD, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8PG | £249,999 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 CROWN WALK, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8SX | £240,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 20 CHESTNUT CLOSE, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8LF | £233,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | PICKETT HOW HOUSE, 45 CHATHAM, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8SB | £285,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 CHATHAM STREET, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8SH | £251,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 CROWN WALK, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8SX | £180,000 | 17/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 15 CHATHAM, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8SA | £141,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 3 CHATHAM, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8SA | £385,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached | | 19 GRAIG VIEW, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8SD | £235,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 7 CHATHAM, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8SA | £230,000 | 06/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 19 MIN YR AFON, MACHEN, CAERPHILLY, CF83 8LB | £246,500 | 06/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £252,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £224,591 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £237,678 (59 Semi-detached, CF83, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +5.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Caerphilly). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £668/mo - **Realistic:** £742/mo - **Optimistic:** £816/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Commercial Road, CF83 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,200/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £70/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 29.6% - **10y growth:** 68.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Caerphilly; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 10.9% - **5y growth (index):** 37.1% - **10y growth (index):** 84.8% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)