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74 Althorp Drive, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 5FJ
Marketed by:
Auction House Wales
6 Station Rd, Radyr, Cardiff CF15 8AA, UK
02920 475 184
2 Bed Semi-Detached House – Penarth
74 Althorp Drive, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 5FJ
Sold Prior
£179,000+
Key Features
- 2 bedrooms
- Freehold
- EPC: Verify source/legal pack
Description
Stop slideshow Previous 1 of 6 Next Enlarge Stop slideshow Previous 2 of 6 Next Enlarge Stop slideshow Previous 3 of 6 Next Enlarge Stop slideshow Previous 4 of 6 Next Enlarge Stop slideshow Previous 5 of 6 Next Enlarge Stop slideshow Previous 6 of 6 Next Enlarge Close Previous Next and closes Wednesday 7th October 2026 from Midday. Description and closes Wednesday 7th October 2026 from Midday. Two Bedroom Semi Detached House Requiring Refurbishment Offered for sale is this two bedroom semi detached house with driveway to side, in need of refurbishment. The property benefits from gas central heating (not tested), double glazed UPVC fenestration and lawned gardens to the front and rear. The house is pleasantly positioned within a cul-de-sac with direct access to an open green space within the Cosmeston housing estate. Within walking distance is Cosmeston Lakes Country Park and Penarth Seafront. A regular bus service runs to the ever-popular town centre of Penarth which has a number of eateries, bars, boutiques and restaurants. Good transport links are also provided to Barry, Cardiff Bay, the City Centre and the M4. Ground Floor Entrance porch, lounge/diner, kitchen/breakfast room. First Floor Landing, two double bedrooms, bathroom. Outside Lawned garden to the front, long driveway to the side and pedestrian gate providing access to the rear garden which is part lawned and part paved. Viewings Via Auction House Wales 01633 212555 or alternatively through our partner agents David Baker Estate Agents 02920 702622. Council Tax Band - D IMPORTANT INFORMATION Buying at auction is
Accommodation
The source particulars describe the accommodation above; room-by-room dimensions should be checked against the auction floorplan and legal pack where available.
Location
Property located at 74 Althorp Drive, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 5FJ. Local access, services and immediate surroundings should be confirmed during viewing and due diligence.
Tenure
Freehold | EPC: Verify source/legal pack
Tenancy / Occupancy
No passing rent has been assumed unless explicitly stated in the source particulars. Confirm vacant possession, occupational interests and any tenancy documentation in the legal pack.
Investment Analysis
Auctioneer/source facts are set out above. The figures below are HB desktop screening estimates based on the supplied particulars and current property type/condition. They are not an auctioneer valuation or formal survey.
The Base Scenario is used consistently throughout. SDLT is buyer-specific and should be added separately before setting a final bidding ceiling.
Investment Snapshot
| Guide Price / Status | £179,000+ / Sold Prior |
| Low / Base / High Works | £27,000 / £45,000 / £72,000 |
| Purchase + Base Works | £224,000 |
| Auction / Buyer Fee Allowance | £3,222 |
| Legal / Searches Allowance | £1,800 |
| Finance Allowance | £9,845 |
| Holding Cost Allowance | £4,500 |
| Works Contingency | £4,500 |
| Estimated Base Project Cost | £247,867 excluding buyer-specific SDLT |
| Low / Base / High GDV | £206,000 / £242,000 / £286,000 |
| Low / Base / High Rent | £725 / £900 / £1,075 pcm |
| Base Annual Rent | £10,800 |
| Gross Yield – Guide | 6.0% |
| Gross Yield – Total Project Cost | 4.4% |
| 70% / 75% Refinance on Base GDV | £169,400 / £181,500 |
| Cash Left In at 75% | £66,367 |
| Base Flip Surplus | £-5,867 |
| Suggested Strategy | Commercial / Mixed Use |
Market Comparables
HB desktop market evidence should be read together with the exact property type, condition, tenure and local micro-location. The Low/Base/High GDV range above is a screening range and must be confirmed against recent Land Registry sold evidence before a binding bid is made.
Proposed Works
| Initial strip-out / preparation | £4,050–£10,800 |
| Core refurbishment / building works | £12,150–£32,400 |
| Services / compliance / finishes | £6,750–£18,000 |
| Contingency / external works | £4,050–£10,800 |
HB works allowance: Low £27,000, Base £45,000, High £72,000. The Base Works figure is used consistently below; a measured survey and contractor pricing are required before commitment.
Rental Value
HB working rental range: £725–£1,075 pcm, with £900 pcm (£10,800 pa) used as the Base case. This is a desktop estimate rather than passing rent and should be checked against live comparable lettings.
Low / Base / High Investment Scenario
| Low Scenario | GDV £206,000; works £72,000; rent £725 pcm |
| Base Scenario | GDV £242,000; works £45,000; rent £900 pcm |
| High Scenario | GDV £286,000; works £27,000; rent £1,075 pcm |
BTL Analysis
| Monthly / Annual Rent | £900 pcm / £10,800 pa |
| Gross Yield on Guide | 6.0% |
| Gross Yield on Total Project Cost | 4.4% |
Gross yields exclude management, maintenance, voids, insurance, service charge where applicable, tax and mortgage costs.
Flip Analysis
| Base Project Cost | £247,867 excluding SDLT |
| Base GDV | £242,000 |
| Estimated Base Surplus | £-5,867 |
| Surplus on Cost | -2.4% |
This is a desktop screening surplus, not net profit. SDLT, tax and any additional selling/professional costs must be included before a final decision.
Commercial Analysis
The specialist strategy must be appraised separately using the actual planning/use position, professional fees, infrastructure or fit-out costs, finance, contingency and an appropriate investor/developer return. Do not rely on a standard residential yield model alone.
Maximum Bid Indicator
| Base GDV | £242,000 |
| Less Base Works | £45,000 |
| Less Auction / Legal / Finance / Holding / Contingency | £23,867 |
| Required Return Allowance | 15% of Base GDV |
| HB Desktop Screening Ceiling | £136,833 |
The HB Desktop Screening Ceiling is an appraisal indicator only, not a formal valuation or instruction to bid. Add buyer-specific SDLT and amend finance/return requirements before use.
Strategy Recommendation
Commercial / Mixed Use. This is the most relevant desktop strategy based on the source property type and current assumptions. Proceed only after legal-pack, survey, funding and market-evidence checks.
Strategy Rating
Commercial Investment ★★★☆☆ | Development ★★★☆☆
Key Risks
- Condition and refurbishment-cost overrun risk.
- Legal title, special conditions and financeability must be checked.
- Desktop GDV and rental assumptions require confirmation against current comparable evidence.
Analysis Confidence
Medium. The supplied individual-lot scrape provides useful source facts, photographs and location data. Confidence remains below High until the legal pack, physical survey and final sold/rental comparable evidence are fully checked.
Auction Details :
Auction House Wales
Auction Date :
07/10/26
Lot Number :
010
Property Location:
74 Althorp Drive, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 5FJ
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