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Ffion Lewis & Elizabeth Thomas

All the incredible homes in Cardiff on the market for more than £1m

Like most cities, Cardiff has its fair share of stunning homes. Whether it's penthouse apartments or sprawling mansions on the outskirts of the city, there's certainly no shortage of high-end properties in the capital.

So much so, that one street is home to so many prestigious houses it is being dubbed millionaires row where the majority of properties on the street are worth around £1.2 million. You can read more about the exclusive street here.

But the millionaire properties in the city are not confined to one area and are instead dotted across Cardiff.

READ MORE: Old bus depot transformed into stunning home in historic town

While the average house price in Cardiff is £281,878, according to Rightmove - Wales' capital has its fair share of £1 million properties.

In fact, according to research conducted by Savills estate agents for The Times newspaper, 1 in 169 homes in Cardiff are worth £1 million or more.

One in 42 homes in Britain is worth £1 million or more, with research conducted by the estate agency Savills finding that a record 689,168 homes in Britain were worth £1 million or more, equivalent to 2.4 percent of all housing.

Currently, according to Rightmove, there are 12 properties for sale in Cardiff priced at £1 million or over:

Llantrisant Road, Llandaff - £1,495,000

This property on Llantrisant Road, in Llandaff, Cardiff is on the market for over £1.4 million (MGY)

This incredible property located in the Llandaff area of Cardiff has a whopping six bedrooms and four reception rooms. The detached home features an open-plan kitchen-diner and family room, landscaped gardens, and a large office and gym located in the garden.

Covering over 3,000 square feet, the recently renovated property sits on 0.28 acres of land and has a double, electric gated driveway to the front.

Five bedrooms are set across the first floor, with a sixth bedroom or cinema room, as well as a shower room, on the second. The property also comes with an orangery that offers views over the garden.

The living room (MGY)
The property comes with landscaped gardens (MGY)

The property is on the market with MGY. Find out more here.

Cefn Coed Road, Cyncoed - £1,695,000 (offers over)

The property on Cefn Coed Road, Cardiff (Kevin Francis)

This beautifully presented property in the Cyncoed area of Cardiff was built in 1907 and has retained some of its period character, with corniced ceilings and pillared fireplaces.

Just a short walk from Roath Park Lake, the property boasts five bedrooms and three bathrooms, as well as a 29 ft drawing room, 23 ft dining room, and 22ft kitchen.

The grand reception hall (Kevin Francis)
The snooker room (Kevin Francis)

The property also features a snooker room, gym, sauna, steam room, stores, and wine cellars, as well as a triple garage and forecourt with parking for numerous vehicles.

The property is on the market with Kelvin Francis. Find out more here.

Llandennis Court, Cyncoed - £1,550,000

This property in Llandennis Court is on the market for over £1.5m (Kelvin Francis: rightmove)

Also located in Cyncoed is this spectacular detached property. With six bedrooms and four bathrooms, it is positioned on the private Llandennis Avenue, with just three other properties.

Outside is a private gated entrance, an open plan mature front garden, and a west-facing rear garden. The property also features a large driveway and a double garage with remote-controlled doors.

Bedrooms provide views over the manicured rear garden, with one of the bedrooms featuring a Juliette balcony, while another has a walk-in dressing room, with plenty of storage, and an en suite bathroom.

The dining room (Kelvin Francis: rightmove)
The entrance way (Kelvin Francis: rightmove)

The property features a spectacular entrance hall with a double spindle staircase, traditional period wall coverings, and American Oak flooring. The spacious lounge provides views over the rear garden while the dining room looks out onto the front garden and driveway.

The property is on the market with Kelvin Francis. Find out more here.

Graig Road, Lisvane - POA

The property on Graig Road, Lisvane, Cardiff (Watts & Morgan Cowbridge / rightmove)

This stunning property offers views over Cardiff and the Bristol Channel, as well as five bedrooms, a two-bed flat, and a two-bed bungalow.

The lower ground floor of the house even has an indoor swimming pool and gym, while the adjoining gardens and land comes to about 7.5 acres in total.

The property's central atrium has a floating gallery and 180-degree views from over the surrounding area towards Cardiff and the Bristol Channel. To one side of the atrium is a dining room and a modern Swedish kitchen with an adjacent breakfast room and conservatory.

The property's central atrium (Watts & Morgan Cowbridge / rightmove)
The swimming pool (Watts & Morgan Cowbridge / rightmove)

To the other side of the atrium are two further living rooms - a library and a family sitting room - and a master bedroom suite with its own fully-fitted dressing room and en suite bathroom.

The property's dining room and conservatory open up onto a sun deck. The property also features a triple garage and a stable block.

The property is on the market with Watts & Morgan, Cowbridge. Find out more here.

Hollybush Road, Cyncoed - £1,430,000

This huge seven-bedroom property set over three storeys was built in 2010 and has just about everything you could expect from its price tag.

Hollybush Road, Cyncoed, Cardiff (Hoskins Morgan)
The property on Hollybush Road, Cyncoed is for sale for £1,430,000 (Hoskins Morgan)

With five bathrooms, a huge open plan kitchen and living area, and even a games room, it's easy to see why this property is one of the most expensive in the city.

The individually designed property also boasts a large gated drive with room for several vehicles as well as a well-tended private garden to the rear of the house.

The property Is situated within a half-acre of land and is based in one of the most sought after areas of the city.

The property is on the market with Hoskins Morgan and can be found here.

Llandennis Avenue, Cyncoed - £1,375,000

This modern, detached property on the 'prestigious' Llandennis Avenue boasts a grand reception hall, a huge dining room, and 25ft lounge with a wood burner and French doors among just some of its defining features.

The property on Llandennis Avenue, Cyncoed is on the market for £1,375,000 (Kelvin Francis Ltd, Cardiff)

Much of the charm and character of the property has been retained including original art deco leadlight windows, woodblock floors, and corniced ceilings.

The large house is also afforded spacious front and rear gardens, with the front of the property secluded to offer some much-afforded privacy.

Much of the charm and character of the property has been retained including original art deco lead light windows, woodblock floors, and corniced ceilings. (Kelvin Francis Ltd, Cardiff)
And if the property is not quite big enough for you, there is the option to extend. There was formerly outline planning permission to extend but this would need to be renewed. (Kelvin Francis Ltd, Cardiff)

There is also a long and wide driveway with parking for numerous vehicles.

And if the property is not quite big enough for you, there is the option to extend. There was formerly outline planning permission to extend but this would need to be renewed.

The property is on the market with Kelvin Francis Ltd, Cardiff and can be found here.

Pencisely Road, Llandaff - £1,350,000

Nestled among shrubbery and situated at the end of a long private driveway you will find this unique four-bedroom property.

The property on Pencisely Road, Llandaff is on the market for £1,350,000 (Hern & Crabtree, LLandaff)

This hidden gem of a property was constructed in 1999 and has only ever had one previous owner who is now looking to downsize.

The gorgeous house sits within 0.35 acres of well-stocked landscaped gardens with a predominately southernly elevated aspect, ideal for the summer months.

The accommodation is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway with hedging and well-planted flower and shrub borders. Inside, the hall leads to a cloakroom, lounge, kitchen diner, utility, conservatory, study, and a storeroom that was formerly a double garage.

The property is on the market with Hern & Crabtree, Llandaff, and can be found here.

Blair Athol, Lisvane Road - £1,260,000

If you're looking for a project, this million-pound restoration job could be the property for you.

The abandoned Victorian Villa has previously obtained full planning permission to be demolished (Seel & Co Ltd)
Although the property is in need of a complete renovation the agent advises it could still provide accommodation to be part of any development (Seel & Co Ltd)

The abandoned Victorian Villa has previously obtained full planning permission to be demolished, with plans in place for the construction of two detached houses and six apartments. The permission has lapsed and would need to be renewed.

The house itself is an attractive Victorian villa with many original features though is currently in a poor condition with the grounds particularly to the front of the house particularly overgrown.

The property is on the market for over £1.2m (Seel & Co Ltd)

Although the property is in need of a complete renovation the agent advises it could still provide accommodation to be part of any development or demolished as per the previous planning consent.

The property is on the market with Seel & Co Ltd, and can be found here.

Stacey Road, Roath - £1,200,000

If you want to own a part of history then this could be the property for you.

The empty BBC Studios and School of Music on Stacey Road, Roath is on the market for £1.2m with huge development potential. (Hafren Properties)

The empty BBC Studios and School of Music on Stacey Road, Roath is on the market for £1.2m with huge development potential.

The property is not a Listed Building and is not situated in a designated conservation zone, and the current building can be demolished to allow for the construction of purpose-built flats.

The building is approximately 400 sq.m. at ground floor level, over two storeys and with a very large attic. There is private parking at the front of the property and further land with gated access to one side. There is also additional land to the other side and rear of the building, and the total plot is around a huge 700 sq.m.

The property is on the market with Hafren Properties and can be found here.

Waungron Road, Llandaff - £1,100,00

This property is undoubtedly where you will get the best value for money, with three large self-contained apartments under one roof. The seven-bedroom property was converted to apartments in 1930.

The seven bedroom property was converted to apartments in 1930. (Peter Alan)

The property is also being sold with full detailed planning permission to erect adjacent a further three-storey luxury bespoke three bedroom new build house with two bathrooms, one being ensuite, an ensuite dressing room, stunning living space valued after build stage at £600,000. This investment opportunity alone could raise a figure of £300,000 profit, whilst the three apartments would provide a comfortable portfolio receiving circa £36,000 per annum.

This investment opportunity alone could raise a figure of £300,000 profit (Peter Alan)
The property on Waungron Road is on the market for £1,100,00 (Peter Alan)

Alternatively, the whole property, complete with a double detached garage and front, side and rear gardens would make a wonderful period family residence of character, providing a staggering 3,500 sq feet.

The property retains many original character features including woodblock floors, ornate high cornice and panelled ceilings, picture rails, traditional panel internal doors and ornate character fireplaces.

The property is on the market with Peter Alan and can be found here.

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