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Wood Street House, CF10

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award Winner 2024
4.74

4.74

(129 reviews)

£980-£2,260 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Wood Street House is located in the heart of Cardiff Central Square. Residents can enjoy a gym and a roof terrace with views across Cardiff castle and the Stadium. Additionally, there are private dining rooms, a lounge, games zone and work spaces. Furthermore, Wood Street House comes with free super fast broadband everywhere, and an on-site team always available for help. On ground level, residents enjoy riverside walks along the Taff Trail, designer shopping at St David’s 2, independent shopping in the numerous arcades, cocktails and dancing on St Mary’s Street. Plus, internationally renowned sport, heritage and culture are right on the doorstep.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 17 in Wales

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PLATFORM_Cardiff, CF10

By PLATFORM_, Native Communities

4.46

4.46

(21 reviews)

Brand new 1- & 2-bedroom apartments at Wales' first Build-to-Rent development just 6 minutes from Cardiff Central station. Residents benefit from co-working spaces, free use of the on-site gym, and two rooftop terraces with stunning views across the city and down to the bay.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 17 in Wales

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Verse, CF10

By Fresh

4.8

4.80

(22 reviews)

Studios, 1, 2 beds

Situated in the heart of Cardiff, Verse blends work and play with Cardiff’s vibrant arts, music and cultural district. Apartments come furnished or unfurnished, with a collection of studio, one and two bedroom apartments available. Plus, pets are welcome in this brand new community.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 17 in Wales

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Cae Sant Barrwg, CF83

By Llanmoor Homes

4.69

4.69

(6 reviews)

Cae Sant Barrwg is located in Bedwas near the town of Caerphilly. The development will offer a wide range of homes including Affordable homes.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 17 in Wales

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Plas Ty Draw, CF23

By Redrow

4.51

4.51

(9 reviews)

Plas Ty Draw in Lisvane, Cardiff, is a high-quality Redrow development offering a superb selection of family homes from their award-winning Heritage Collection. Positioned just five miles from Cardiff City Centre and conveniently close to the M4, the development offers ease of access to the capital's amenities and is surrounded by a variety of good and excellent schools, the Cardiff Golf Club, and much more, making it a popular choice for families looking for quality living​
5th

Ranked 5th out of 17 in Wales

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ANH (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Mar 2025

5
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Convenient City Living with Expentional Facilities & Management

ANH (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living at Wood Street House has been a great experience overall. The best part is the unbeatable location-everything is within walking distance, from shops, restaurants, and bars to major attractions in the heart of Cardiff. The Cardiff Central Station and Bus Station are just minutes away, making it extremely convenient for travel within the city and beyond. There are also plenty of activities, entertainment options, and green spaces nearby, making it a lively and engaging place to live. The only downside is the noise on weekends, particularly from nightlife and the sound of bottles being thrown in the trash, which is very disruptive. However, this is expected in a central location with a vibrant atmosphere. If you don't mind the occasional city noise, the convenience and accessibility more than make up for it.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Issues are tended to almost immediately or within the next working day, with the building management responding efficiently and ensuring residents' concerns are resolved promptly.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had realized that living in such an area with an active nightlife means that noise and the sound of bottles breaking on weekends are inevitable. It’s something that isn’t always obvious during a typical viewing, but it’s worth considering if you’re sensitive to noise.

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Marlon P. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Mar 2025

5
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5

Great place to live for working professionals

Marlon P. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Close to many local amenities and shops, as well as the main high street and shopping centre. Incredibly convenient location.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Issue with boiler in my flat was addressed immediately and competently. While the issue was out of their control, they did all they could to accommodate me and resolve the issue.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

A little noisy on the weekends but in hindsight should have expected it from the location

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M (Tenant)

Wood Street House, CF10

Mar 2025

5
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Perfect Place to live

M (Tenant)

Wood Street House, CF10

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Very close to train and bus station, many cafes have opened up close by and close to everything in town

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes they respond quickly and efficiently, with high levels of communications

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing at all, i’ve known the building for a while and they are very informative

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RN (Tenant)

Wood Street House, CF10

Mar 2025

5
5
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Mo is the best receptionist in the building!

RN (Tenant)

Wood Street House, CF10

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Everything is very accessible, don’t really need to leave the area to get what I need. There is a range of convenience shops, restaurants, and a pharmacy near by.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They have tried to immediately work on them and problems often do not reoccur.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing surprised me, everything was clear from the start and after living here for two years I am beyond happy with the building.

5

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Saif (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Mar 2025

5
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Nice apartment the design is good

Saif (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Wood Street House, CF10

Mar 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Very good city centre is around the corner. The train station is behind me very easy to get too and nice parks near.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The only issue is we are not allowed to burn incense.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Everything is ok not much problem and I am happy here

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