3-bedroom house · SA9 2DY
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About
This deceptively spacious home in Ystalyfera is offered chain-free and is perfect for a buyer looking to take on a modernization project.
While the property needs upgrading throughout, it offers a good amount of space, including a large loft room and handy cellar storage.
The back of the house features a good-sized level garden with views of the Darren mountain and a large workshop.
Well-located for local shops and the secondary school, this is a great chance to add value to a versatile property with plenty of room to grow. Services: Mains gas heating and hot water.
Mains water & drainage. Mains electricity. Parking info: Front driveway.
About The Area: Ystalyfera is located on the banks of the River Tawe some 13 miles north of Swansea - just off the main A4067.
Nestled between Varteg Hill and Alltygrug Hill it provides impressive views to its residents.
Education is provided by a local Welsh primary school as well as both English and Welsh primaries, with secondaries in neighbouring Ystradgynlais.
A small selection of shops, cafés and takeaways are complimented by additional establishments in Ystradgynlais as well as larger chain stores and supermarkets located on the outskirts.
Just up the road is The National Showcaves Centre for Wales, Craig y Nos Castle & Country Park, The Wales Ape and Monkey sanctuary, and Henrhyd Waterfalls.
In less than 30 minutes' drive you can be deep in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons National Park) itself or on the shores of Swansea Bay. We are Roberts Homes Estate agents.
A small, family-run estate agent providing property for sale and to let in Ystradgynlais, South Wales and the surrounding Upper Swansea Valley (SA9) areas of Abercrave, Caehopkin, Coelbren, Cwmllynfell, Cwmtwrch, Godrergraig, Rhiwfawr, Penycae, Ynyswen, Ystalyfera, and Ystradowen.
Hallway UPVC door to front leading to inner half glazed door. Radiator. Sitting Room (3.13 m x 4.30 m (10'3" x 14'1")) Wooden fire surround with an open coal effect gas fire. Alcove shelving.
Window to front Radiator. Lounge (3.61 m x 4.34 m (11'10" x 14'3")) Wood and tile fire surround the coal effect fire. Glass and mirror shelving to the alcoves. Window to rear. Radiator.
Dining Room (3.46 m x 2.97 m (11'4" x 9'9")) Wood and Marble finish fireplace with an electric coal effect fire. Alcove cupboards. Under stairs cupboard. Vertical radiator. Window to side.
Kitchen (2.98 m x 3.00 m (9'9" x 9'10")) Well fitted with a range of wood finish wall and base units to include an integrated gas hob, electric oven and grill, a dishwasher, fridge and freezer.
Plumbed for automatic washing machine. UPVC door with a double glazed panel. Window to rear. Vertical radiator. Bathroom (3.83 m x 1.97 m (12'7" x 6'6")) Bath, w.c.
And wash hand basin in a vanity unit. Separate shower cubicle. Walls tiled. Built in storage cupboard. Loft access. Window to rear. Vertical radiator. Landing Window to rear. Radiator.
Loft access to a fully boarded loft with power, light and roof light. W.C. Wash hand basin and w.c. Partly tiled walls. Bedroom 1 (3.96 m x 2.92 m (13'0" x 9'7")) Fitted wardrobe and drawer unit.
Window to front. Radiator. Bedroom 2 (3.06 m x 3.80 m (10'0" x 12'6")) Fitted with range of wardrobe and drawer units. Window to rear. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 (3.02 m x 2.58 m (9'11" x 8'6")) Fitted wardrobe and drawer unit. Window to front. Radiator. To The Front Forecourt laid to pressed concrete and providing off road parking.
Side path to rear. To The Rear Patio laid to pressed concrete and long garden laid to lawn. Access to basement store. Workshop/Storage Shed.
(5.99 m x 3.61 m (19'8" x 11'10")) A large building with both power, light and a w.c. And a covered area to part of the front. To the other side is a lean-to greenhouse.
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