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KEEPERS COTTAGE

STATION ROAD, CARDIFF, LLANISHEN, CARDIFF CF14 5UX

5 beds 3 baths 3,466 sq ft Listed 4 Nov 2017 (-3192d)

£585,000

Reduced on 16 Apr 2018

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# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (CF14 5UX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | KEEPERS COTTAGE, STATION ROAD, CARDIFF, LLANISHEN, CARDIFF CF14 5UX |
| Price | £585,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 322 m² |
| Last sold | £518,000 Feb 2019 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 13/09/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £1,691/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,185

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£310)
- G (£350 - £450)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)
- V (£1,500 - £4,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8767-7621-1290-3354-8996)

## Description

An impressive, individual and exceptionally spacious modern detached family residence, tucked away in a quiet location just off Station Road, a short walk to village shops and railway station.  Large hall, cloakroom, 31ft bay fronted lounge, 17ft bay fronted dining room, 17ft gym/relaxation room with sauna, 24ft quality fitted kitchen/breakfast room, laundry room, spacious landing area, 4/5 bedrooms, 2 en suite shower rooms plus luxury family bathroom.  Sunny patio and relaxation garden with barbecue area.  Keyblock forecourt with parking for numerous cars, double driveway gates.EPC : D

Property ref: 121_661_1856100

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/51477900/1630338)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/51477900/1630339)
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/51477900/1630340) - Lounge
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/51477900/1630341) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/51477900/1630342) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/51477900/1630343) - Bedroom 1
- ![En Suite Shower Roo](/listings/photos/51477900/1630344) - En Suite Shower Roo
- ![Bedroom 5/Sitting R](/listings/photos/51477900/1630345) - Bedroom 5/Sitting R
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/51477900/1630346)
- ![Driveway](/listings/photos/51477900/1630347) - Driveway
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/51477900/1630348)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/51477900/1630349)

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/51477900/1630350) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/51477900/1630351) - Floorplan 2

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| KEEPERS COTTAGE STATION ROAD, LLANISHEN, CARDIFF, CF14 5UX | £518,000 | 01/02/2019 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 180 FIDLAS ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 5LZ | £630,000 | 14/11/2025 | Detached |
| 174 FIDLAS ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 5LZ | £752,500 | 28/03/2025 | Detached |
| 2 WEST RISE, CARDIFF, CF14 0RE | £860,000 | 12/08/2024 | Detached |
| 2 THE CLOSE, LLANISHEN, CARDIFF, CF14 5NG | £650,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached |
| 39 SOUTH RISE, CARDIFF, CF14 0RF | £950,000 | 05/10/2022 | Detached |
| 2 THE CLOSE, LLANISHEN, CARDIFF, CF14 5NG | £315,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £692,917 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £565,533 (46 Detached, CF14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +3.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cardiff). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,046/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,162/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,278/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.2% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £145,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £116,200

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £1,817/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 5.4%
- **10y growth:** 53.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cardiff; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.3%

## 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)

Photo 1 Photo 2 Lounge Dining Room Kitchen Bedroom 1 En Suite Shower Roo Bedroom 5/Sitting R Photo 9 Driveway Photo 11 Photo 12

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

322 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£518,000 Feb 2019

Price per m²

£1,817/m²

Local average

£565,533 (+3.4%)

Street crime

118 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

An impressive, individual and exceptionally spacious modern detached family residence, tucked away in a quiet location just off Station Road, a short walk to village shops and railway station. Large hall, cloakroom, 31ft bay fronted lounge, 17ft bay fronted dining room, 17ft gym/relaxation room with sauna, 24ft quality fitted kitchen/breakfast room, laundry room, spacious landing area, 4/5 bedrooms, 2 en suite shower rooms plus luxury family bathroom. Sunny patio and relaxation garden with barbecue area. Keyblock forecourt with parking for numerous cars, double driveway gates.EPC : D

Property ref: 121_661_1856100

Listed by

Cardiff

Kelvin Francis Ltd

Reference: 51477900

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 13/09/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 14/09/2013

Expiry date: 13/09/2023 (expired)

Current heating cost: £1,691/year

Potential heating cost: £1,417/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,185

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£310)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
Wind turbine (£1,500 - £4,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	01/02/2019 (7 years ago)	£518,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
180 FIDLAS ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 5LZ	£630,000	14/11/2025	Detached
174 FIDLAS ROAD, CARDIFF, CF14 5LZ	£752,500	28/03/2025	Detached
2 WEST RISE, CARDIFF, CF14 0RE	£860,000	12/08/2024	Detached
2 THE CLOSE, LLANISHEN, CARDIFF, CF14 5NG	£650,000	14/04/2023	Detached
39 SOUTH RISE, CARDIFF, CF14 0RF	£950,000	05/10/2022	Detached
2 THE CLOSE, LLANISHEN, CARDIFF, CF14 5NG	£315,000	03/12/2021	Detached

Area average: £692,917 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 5.4%

10y growth 53.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cardiff. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.5%

5y (index) 22.9%

10y (index) 45.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cardiff. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,046/mo

Realistic £1,162/mo

Optimistic £1,278/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cardiff.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CF14 5UX

Address

Court Field Lane

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Station Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Llanishen Model Shop	0.1 miles
Shop	Curry & Convenience	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Baptist Church	0.1 miles
Train station	Llanishen	0.2 miles
Train station	Tŷ Glas	0.8 miles
University	University of South Wales	1.1 miles
University	Cardiff Metropolitan University	1.8 miles
Hospital	Minor Injuries Unit	8.8 miles
Hospital	Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice	9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	43
Shoplifting	28
Anti-social behaviour	13
Criminal damage and arson	9
Public order	8
Vehicle crime	5
Other theft	4
Burglary	3
Possession of weapons	3
Drugs	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	118

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
The Court Special School	Other	0.1 miles	— (No rating)
Greenpastures Christian Academy	Other	0.1 miles	— (No rating)
Coed Glas Primary School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Christ The King R.C. Primary School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Llanishen High School	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%

Max investor price (0.8%) £145,250

Target investor price (1%) £116,200

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).