# 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (CF31 4QN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 113 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, BRIDGEND CF31 4QN |
| Price | £114,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £110,000 Jul 2014 |

## Description

**KITCHEN/BREAKFAST** **ROOM** **8' 8" x 14' 7" (2.65m x 4.44m)** Access via uPVC obscure glazed door. The kitchen has been comprehensively fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll top laminate work surfaces. Integral appliances to remain include 'Electrolux' oven and grill with 4 ring gas hob and extractor fan above. Space for free standing washing machine and fridge freezer. 'Alpha' combination boiler housed within kitchen. Central ceiling light point. Vinyl flooring. Tiled splashback. uPVC timber effect windows to front and side elevation. Door leads off into:- 

**HALLWAY** **16' 3" x 4' 4" (4.97m x 1.34m)** Central ceiling light point. Loft hatch to partially boarded loft space. Original maple strip flooring. Doors lead off into:- 

**LOUNGE** **10' 7" x 14' 11" (3.25m x 4.56m)** A principal reception room with uPVC timber effect window to front elevation. Central brick fireplace with recessed log burner style electric fire. Black limestone hearth. Central ceiling light point. Maple strip flooring. 

**BEDROOM** **1** **9' 3" x 15' 3" (2.84m x 4.67m)** Double glazed sliding doors providing access to the rear of the property. A good sized master bedroom with built-in cupboard & shelving. Central ceiling light point. Wood floorboards. 

**BEDROOM** **2** **14' 2" x 9' 11" (4.33m x 3.04m)** Double glazed sliding doors providing access to the rear garden. Generously sized double bedroom. Central ceiling light point. Wood floorboards. Versatile in use this room is currently occupied as a additional reception room/dining room. 

**BEDROOM** **3** **6' 10" x 9' 9" (2.10m x 2.98m)** uPVC timber effect window to side elevation. A comfortable double bedroom with space for additional bedroom furniture. Central ceiling light point. Wood floorboards. 

**BATHROOM** **5' 4" x 6' 6" (1.65m x 1.99m)** Fitted with a contemporary three piece white suite comprising low level WC, wall mounted sink and panelled bath with shower over. Central ceiling light point. uPVC obscure glazed window to side elevation. Ceramic tiles to floor. Chrome wall mounted towel radiator. 

**OUTSIDE** **** Number 113 Merlin Crescent is approached off the road onto a substantial private drive with parking for up to 4 vehicles. Beyond which is a detached single garage with manual roller shutter door and full electrical services.To the front of the property is a low maintenance paved garden with flower beds and surrounding shrubs, trees and plants.

To the rear of the property and accessed via a garden gate is the rear south easterly facing garden. A substantial garden consisting of a variety of paved seating areas, tiered flower beds & a raised lawned garden. The garden is enclosed and surrounded by mature hedgerow, wood panelled fence and brick built wall. The garden has a variety of mature trees, shrubs and plants and provides a spacious outdoor space.  

**SERVICES** **** All mains connected. 

**TENURE** **** Freehold. 

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/46507214/363231) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 113 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £110,000 | 25/07/2014 | Semi-detached |
| 113 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £103,000 | 28/04/2011 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 FFORDD Y DDERWEN, BRIDGEND, CF31 4TQ | £220,000 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 27 BURNS CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4PY | £195,000 | 17/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 10 CHISWICK CLOSE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4RA | £235,000 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 8 FFORDD Y DDERWEN, BRIDGEND, CF31 4TQ | £250,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 79 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QW | £180,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 17 BYRON AVENUE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QD | £164,000 | 29/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 104 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £208,000 | 16/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 21 TENNYSON DRIVE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4PU | £210,000 | 29/04/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 111 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £190,000 | 21/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 93 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QN | £190,000 | 11/10/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 15 WILLESDEN ROAD, BRIDGEND, CF31 4RE | £167,480 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 BROWNING CLOSE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4PT | £222,500 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 CAER HEN EGLWYS, BRIDGEND, CF31 4TH | £165,000 | 14/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 COED TY MAEN, BRIDGEND, CF31 4TG | £217,000 | 25/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 83 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QW | £170,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 BARNES AVENUE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QZ | £185,000 | 27/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 21 MILTON DRIVE, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QE | £161,000 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 175 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QL | £225,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QW | £229,950 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 47 MERLIN CRESCENT, BRIDGEND, CF31 4QW | £170,000 | 22/05/2023 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £197,747 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £227,815 (66 Semi-detached, CF31, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -49.5%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bridgend). 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, Merlin Crescent, CF31 | £1,075/mo | 3 | 0.28 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Heol Yr Ysgol, CF31 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Cemetery Road, CF31 | £455/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Llys Eglwys, CF31 | £4,000/mo | 3 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Garfield Avenue, CF31 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Cheltenham Terrace, CF31 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 1.2 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,455/mo (6 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.95% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £136,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £108,800

*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 £1,088/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 11.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 8.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £502/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 18.1%

*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:** 36.1%
- **10y growth:** 60.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bridgend; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 6.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 32.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 74.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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