1 bed house for sale Orchid Close, St. Mellons, Cardiff
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
An ideal first-time purchase or investment opportunity in popular St Mellons, offering a lounge, fitted kitchen, double bedroom, enclosed rear garden and driveway parking, all within easy reach of local amenities, schools and transport links. Early viewing highly recommended!
An excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors or those looking to downsize, this charming home is ideally positioned in the ever-popular St Mellons area. Within easy reach of local shops, schools, amenities and excellent transport links, including convenient access to Cardiff City Centre and the A48/M4 corridor, the property offers both comfort and convenience.
Key features
- Semi Detached Starter Home
- Double Bedrooms
- Lounge
- Fitted Kitchen
- First Floor Bathroom
- Enclosed rear garden
- Driveway providing off street parking
- Popular location
Floorplan
Energy performance
Energy rating band C 71
This home is rated band C, scoring 71 out of 100. The average British home is band D. Its certificate says it could reach band C (78) if the improvements it recommends were carried out.
Read from the certificate published with this listing, so it may not be the latest one. Check the government EPC register for the full certificate and its recommendations.
Price guide
£331 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in CF3 (£190–£366, 10th–90th percentile, 1,107 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,107 homes sold in CF3 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in CF3 →
Location
Orchid Close, St. Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0RE
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,013/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Cardiff's 2026/27 average, including the typical community council precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and LTT
A £162,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £36,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in CF3 0RE. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21, Orchid Close Terraced | Terraced | Oct 2025 | 538 sq ft £288/sq ft | 538 sq ft | £288 | £155,000 |
| 32, Orchid Close Terraced | Terraced | Mar 2025 | 646 sq ft £286/sq ft | 646 sq ft | £286 | £185,000 |
| 8, Orchid Close Terraced | Terraced | Oct 2024 | 614 sq ft £350/sq ft | 614 sq ft | £350 | £215,000 |
| 24, Orchid Close Terraced | Terraced | Jun 2024 | 646 sq ft £262/sq ft | 646 sq ft | £262 | £169,000 |
| 12, Orchid Close Terraced | Terraced | Jun 2024 | 538 sq ft £294/sq ft | 538 sq ft | £294 | £158,000 |
| 31, Orchid Close Terraced | Terraced | Mar 2024 | 646 sq ft £310/sq ft | 646 sq ft | £310 | £200,000 |
| 30, Orchid Close Terraced | Terraced | May 2022 | 517 sq ft £310/sq ft | 517 sq ft | £310 | £160,000 |
| 12, Orchid Close Terraced | Terraced | Jan 2021 | 538 sq ft £265/sq ft | 538 sq ft | £265 | £142,600 |
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.






