# 6 bedroom terraced house for sale (CF23 5HZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 45 PEN Y LAN ROAD, CARDIFF, CARDIFF CF23 5HZ | | Price | £775,000 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | H | | Last sold | £720,000 Mar 2025 | ## Description A true rarity, this exceptional period property is one of very few retained as an entire residence, boasting a warmth of character and charm throughout its grandly proportioned rooms, this is an incredibly special home is a highly sought-after location... Approached via a gated forecourt, the property opens into a beautiful entrance hall, complete with an original tiled floor, high-level skirtings, dado-rail, coving, and a feature staircase. An original solid wood door reveals a bright and airy lounge complete with a solid wood floor, a bay-fronted window, and a feature fireplace. There is a separate sitting room, again entered via an original solid wood door, and enjoys a solid wood floor, and a window onto the sunroom. The dining room enjoys a solid wood floor which is open to the sun room that benefits from views and access to the rear garden.  The kitchen has an original tiled floor and has been appointed with a range of base and eye level units, wood worksurfaces, a range-style cooker, a Belfast sink and there is space and plumbing for a selection of freestanding appliances. Continuing through the kitchen leads to a downstairs bathroom, a separate utility room that houses one of the gas combi-boilers that heat and provide hot water to the ground floor, and a good-sized storage area.  The first floor is home to three exceptionally well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which are utilised as additional reception rooms by the current owner. The first-floor front room is a beautifully bright and airy room, complete with solid wood floors, a bay-fronted window, an additional window, and a feature fireplace. The first-floor rear bedroom is currently used as a cinema room and enjoys access out onto a balcony area that overlooks the rear garden and provides views towards Roath Rec. The middle bedroom is a spacious double bedroom, benefiting from a solid wood floor and views over the rear garden. The family bathroom enjoys a solid wood floor and has been appointed with a freestanding tub, a vanity wash basin, and a side aspect window. There is a separate w/c and a laundry room housing one of the two gas combi-boilers that heat and provide hot water to the first and second floor.  The second floor is home to three further double bedrooms, all with their own identity. The family shower room has been appointed with a generous wet room style shower, a vanity wash basin, built-in storage, a low-level w/c, an additional storage cupboard, and a side aspect window. Externally, the property enjoys a well-established rear garden. For low maintenance, there is an artificial lawn providing a fantastic entertaining and relaxation space. The garden doubles up as off-road parking with access to a rear lane via an electric roller shutter.  Not to be missed, we highly advise calling today to arrange your viewing appointment... 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**Address:** 45 Pen-y-Lan Road, Cardiff, CF23 5HZ - **Certificate Issued:** 08/03/2004 - **Work Completed:** 25/02/2004 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #8370407 - **Address:** 45 Pen-y-Lan Road, CARDIFF, CF23 5HZ - **Certificate Issued:** 05/09/2011 - **Work Completed:** 01/06/2011 - **Items:** 3 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #4985559 - **Address:** 45 Pen-y-Lan Road, CARDIFF, CF23 5HZ - **Certificate Issued:** 28/08/2007 - **Work Completed:** 04/07/2007 - **Items:** 7 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 45 PEN Y LAN ROAD, CARDIFF, CF23 5HZ | £720,000 | 21/03/2025 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 9 PEN-Y-LAN PLACE, CARDIFF, CF23 5HE | £637,500 | 09/06/2023 | Terraced | | 20 HARRISMITH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF23 5DG | £590,000 | 07/03/2023 | Terraced | | 8 HARRISMITH ROAD, CARDIFF, CF23 5DG | £400,000 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced | | 12 KIMBERLEY ROAD, CARDIFF, CF23 5DH | £640,000 | 13/08/2021 | Terraced | **Area average:** £566,875 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £304,324 (45 Terraced, CF23, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +154.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cardiff). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,041/mo - **Realistic:** £1,157/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,273/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Pen-Y-Lan Road, CF24 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Pen-Y-Lan Road, CF24 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.23 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Colchester Avenue, CF23 | £825/mo | 1 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Colchester Avenue, CF23 | £1,275/mo | 2 | 0.24 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Nesco Apartments, CF24 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.28 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Pen-Y-Lan Road, CF23 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Claude Place, CF24 | £875/mo | 1 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Claude Place, CF24 | £800/mo | 1 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Claude Road, CF24 | £1,149/mo | 2 | 0.41 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Connaught Road, CF24 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.51 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Pen-Y-Wain Road, CF24 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Pen-Y-Wain Road, CF24 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Shirley Road, CF23 | £885/mo | 1 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Shirley Road, CF23 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,090/mo (14 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.15% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £146,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £117,500 *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 £1,175/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 55× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-2,020/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -10.8% *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:** 10.6% - **10y growth:** 53.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cardiff; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.2% - **5y growth (index):** 23.4% - **10y growth (index):** 50.1% ## 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)