Don’t you love it when you bag yourself a bargain especially one that comes with a surprise that is essentially a ‘buy one get one free’. It is something you expect to see in a supermarket aisle and not necessarily on Rightmove.
But wander down Inverness Place in Cardiff and there’s a home at one end that’s hiding a surprise that no-one could anticipate, taking the two-bed maisonette price up to £325,000, which is more at a level to secure a house on the street.
This long residential road that wanders through the heart of the popular suburb of Roath is flanked on either side by a row of period, three-bed terraces that are snapped up at around a current asking price of between £325,000 – £350,000. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here.
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The street is within easy walking distance to Roath Park and all the shops and cafes, pubs and restaurants that Roath offers as well as a shorter commuting distance into the city centre than some of the other popular residential suburbs in the north of the capital so the location is fantastic but what makes this building so memorable is the first and second floor maisonette that sits above an intriguing drive that wanders underneath it.
Where you would expect to see a residential garage and garden you find a commercial garage and a barn to one side that keeps going, stretching along the back of the neighbours’ houses.
Alex Campbell from estate agent David’s Homes who are selling the property says: “Once you visit 59a Inverness Place you realise it is quite the unique property. At around 1800 square feet, 165 square metres at ground floor level and benefiting from particularly convenient access, the garage offers some of the most versatile space in this highly sought after part of Roath.
“While the residential redevelopment potential of this property will certainly be of interest to developers due to the soaring demand for accommodation within the immediate area, the potential for commercial use is not to be overlooked. The existing structure lends itself towards light industrial use, however we note that Cardiff is home to a growing number of hospitality and service sector ventures that have found themselves home in former garages and industrial units.
“As for the maisonette, it is perfectly suited for owner accommodation or as a source of supplementary or additional income for prospective landlords. A self contained maisonette with private access and two very generously proportioned bedrooms would undoubtedly attract a lot of interest on the open market.”
The property is on the market for £325,000, call David’s Homes on 029 2030 3030 to find out more. For more property and renovation stories join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.
Where most people have a driveway to the side this home has it going underneath to what looks like parking at the rear.
(Image: David’s Homes, Cardiff)You might expect to see a garage at a home but this one is not a residential one, it’s a commercial garage.
(Image: David’s Homes, Cardiff)Inside the garage there’s a pit for working on cars and plenty of space for the tools required.
(Image: David’s Homes, Cardiff)The pit is a big bonus to a new buyer if they want to keep the building operating commercially or if it is just for them then is a huge selling point for people who like to work on their cars.
(Image: David’s Homes, Cardiff)Basic kitchen facilities too because you can’t do your best work without a regular brew.
(Image: David’s Homes, Cardiff)Toilets are, of course, on site but the addition of a shower is very helpful after a day fixing cars.
(Image: David’s Homes, Cardiff)But it’s not just one, two-storey building – it keeps going and going along the back of the neighbours’ gardens.
(Image: David’s Homes, Cardiff)From the air the extent of the property offering is revealed and it is substantial.
(Image: David’s Homes, Cardiff)More space than you would ever expect to find at the back of a maisonette.
(Image: David’s Homes, Cardiff)But how do you get into the maisonette? The front door is off the ‘tunnel’ to the garage at the back.
(Image: David’s Homes, Cardiff)Kitchen diner in the maisonette is a social space.
(Image: David’s Homes, Cardiff)Comfortable lounge with space for friends to come over and watch a movie.
(Image: David’s Homes, Cardiff)The maisonette has two bedrooms and a bathroom.
(Image: David’s Homes, Cardiff)