# 4 bedroom house for sale (CF5 3SN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 50 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CARDIFF, CARDIFF CF5 3SN | | Price | £300,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 138 m² | | Last sold | £52,500 Nov 1995 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £1,477/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5312-4024-8102-0095-0002) ## Description Discover this well-presented four-bedroom semi-detached family home, offering a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Upon entering, you are welcomed into a spacious entrance hall that leads to a cozy sitting room and a generous living room, perfect for family gatherings and relaxation. The ground floor also features a modern, fitted kitchen that flows seamlessly into a bright dining room, ideal for entertaining and family meals. Upstairs, you will find four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom for added privacy. A separate WC and shower room adds to the convenience. Outside, the property boasts a larger-than-average garden to the rear, providing a wonderful outdoor space for children to play and for hosting summer barbecues. The garden backs onto a school, ensuring a quiet and private backdrop. Off-road parking at the front of the house adds to the convenience of this lovely home. This charming property is perfect for families looking for a spacious and well-located home. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours! ## Property Photos - ![Beechley Exterior](/listings/photos/148030115/626814) - Beechley Exterior - ![1000053593](/listings/photos/148030115/626820) - 1000053593 - ![1000053594](/listings/photos/148030115/626823) - 1000053594 - ![1000053613](/listings/photos/148030115/626826) - 1000053613 - ![1000053614](/listings/photos/148030115/626831) - 1000053614 - ![1000053615](/listings/photos/148030115/626835) - 1000053615 - ![1000053616](/listings/photos/148030115/626841) - 1000053616 - ![1000053617](/listings/photos/148030115/626846) - 1000053617 - ![1000053618](/listings/photos/148030115/626850) - 1000053618 - ![1000053619](/listings/photos/148030115/626860) - 1000053619 - ![1000055782](/listings/photos/148030115/626868) - 1000055782 - ![1000055789](/listings/photos/148030115/626870) - 1000055789 - ![1000055783](/listings/photos/148030115/626875) - 1000055783 - ![1000055784](/listings/photos/148030115/626881) - 1000055784 - ![1000055787](/listings/photos/148030115/626883) - 1000055787 ## Floorplans - ![Beechley Drive](/listings/photos/148030115/626886) - Beechley Drive ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/148030115/626889) - Energy Performance Certificate ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 50 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN | £52,500 | 24/11/1995 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 48 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN | £215,000 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 34 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN | £217,000 | 08/03/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 36 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN | £250,000 | 25/03/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 40 BEECHLEY DRIVE, CARDIFF, CF5 3SN | £230,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £228,000 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £350,525 (12 Other, CF5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -14.4% ## 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 (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pentrebane Drive, CF5 | £1,800/mo | 4 | 0.42 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,800/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £225,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £180,000 *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 £1,800/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £414/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.7% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,174/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 15.8% - **10y growth:** 1030.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cardiff; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.2% - **5y growth (index):** 20.3% - **10y growth (index):** 43.2% ## 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)