While this apartment only takes up part of the ground floor of a Victorian house, it still benefits from some of the architectural quirks from the period. The big bay window, for instance, is particularly generous when it comes to natural light, while the high ceilings and large rooms lend a sense of airiness. The interior design completed in more recent years is bursting with characterful touches, like the bold pattern wallpaper, hanging bare lightbulbs and the flourishing house plant in the main living space. Along with these aesthetic considerations, the basics are nailed, too — one look at the dark, sleek kitchen and bathroom will show you what we mean. The surrounding neighbourhood of Plasnewydd has a residential feel but many of Cardiff's main attractions, like the castle and Bute Park, can be reached in around half an hour's walk.

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