According to online property portal Zoopla , the most viewed home in Cardiff so far this year is maybe not as you might expect.
It's not a Cyncoed dream home or a posh penthouse in Cardiff Bay - the home that has attracted the most attention is actually one that most Cardiff residents will recognise.
If you've ever pushed your way through thousands of rugby fans on match day or caught the bus to the south end of the city centre or visited one of the pubs and eateries on Westgate Street, you've probably noticed this large block of apartments.
The distinctive Georgian-style flats are well known to most people who live in Cardiff, not only for their appealing frontage and city centre location, but also for the fact that the homes at the rear of the property overlook the Cardiff Blues rugby team ground.
If you've ever attended one of the Blues' matches through the years it's likely you would have seen and may be been a little jealous of the residents of this Westgate Street apartment block, as they stand on their balconies enjoying the match for free.
No high priced pints of beer and hot dogs to pay for, no queues for the toilet and somewhere to shelter if it starts raining; their own sofa.
This particular Westgate Street flat is keenly priced at £150k, which could explain its popularity.
Located within Branksome House it actually overlooks the street rather than the ground and showcases one of the building's unique and attractive arched 'sundial' windows.
It might be a nice surprise to some potential buyers that the property still has its original parquet wood block floors intact and this adds warmth and character to this two bedroom home.
The kitchen and bathroom are ideal for rental, although a new owner might consider updating both rooms.
Both the bedrooms have feature period wood floors and are doubles, so may be a joint purchase could be the way forward for a first time buyer, or renting out the second bedroom to gain rental income.
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Situated on the first floor, the flat is currently being offered with no onward chain and vacant possession, which should mean a fairly straight forward property purchase, presumably from a first time buyer or investor.
Of course, the city centre location is highly appealing for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the vibrant social scene of the capital city.
Pubs, bars, restaurants, gyms, cinemas, shops and supermarkets are all literally on the doorstep but, unlike many blocks of apartments in the city centre, this collection of homes is somewhat tucked away from the party goers that descend on the city at the weekends.
And just at the end of the street is probably the best 'back garden' a city centre resident could wish for - Bute Park.
Imagine lovely walks through the grounds next to Cardiff Castle, along the Taff River to Llandaf in the distance. And no need for a mower or any back-breaking weeding either.
Calculated using data that looks at page views on Zoopla and time spent on the market, this flat tops the popularity charts.
However, if you wanted to consider buying a flat within this block and your budget can stretch, then there are two other apartments currently on the market, priced at £189,950 and £172,000.
Both of these higher priced flats are located at the back of the block and so overlook the Cardiff Arms Park pitch and the Principality Stadium.
All three apartments are on the market with estate agent allen & harris, give their Pontcanna branch a call on 029 2022 5700 to find out more
