We've tightened what earns a Pursue. A home now needs a published valuation, a strategy that still makes money after real running costs and lender stress tests, and no listing problems that would stop a mortgage. You'll see fewer Pursues, and each one has been checked harder.
See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · CF62 4LD
For saleListed 88 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
Location The property is located in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan, within close proximity to the market town of Cowbridge, the coastal town of Llantwit Major and its train station, with road and rail links to Barry and Cardiff just 11 miles to the east.
Located just outside of St. Athan, the property is within walking distance of the village’s local amenities, including convenience stores, public houses, hairdressers and a primary school.
The Heritage Coastline and its renowned beaches are also within easy reach and Cardiff Airport just 3 miles to the east.
Description Westwoods is a substantial four-bedroom, semi-detached house situated in a rural position on the edge of the village of St. Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Built in 1966, with an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (Due to be varied to a TAN 6 Rural Enterprise Condition.) The property is offered to the market with no onward chain and benefits from UPVC double glazing throughout, owned solar panels, a detached garage and gated driveway.
The property comprises; an entrance hallway, sitting room, W/C, dining room, kitchen, rear porch with four double bedrooms and a wet room on the first floor.
Externally, the property benefits from a large garden, detached garage and driveway parking.
Accommodation Ground Floor UPVC opaque glazed front entrance door with side panels to a carpeted hallway with stairs to first floor, doors to sitting room, dining room and WC under the stairs.
A spacious living room with large UPVC windows to the front and rear, overlooking the garden, with carpeted floor. Dining room with large UPVC window to the front and opening to the kitchen.
The kitchen is fully fitted with a range of units with drawers and work surfaces, two bowl stainless steel sink, electric cooker and space for white goods.
Ceramic floor tiles and partially tiled walls. First Floor Landing with airing cupboard with hot water tank, loft access with ladder, doors leading to all principal rooms and UPVC window to rear.
Two spacious bedrooms with large UPVC windows to the rear with stunning countryside views. Carpeted flooring and built in wardrobes.
Two well-proportioned rooms to the front of the house with south facing UPVC windows, carpeted floor, built in wardrobes and cupboards.
Shower/Wet room with non-slip flooring, electric mix shower, low level WC and wash hand basin.
Outside Externally the property benefits from attractive side and rear gardens, together with a detached garage and gated driveway.
Council Tax / EPC Band: E EPC Rating: D Services Mains electricity and water supply to the house. Drainage to septic tanks. Oil Rayburn and electric emersion heating.
Access Accessed via Castleton Road from St Athan. Occupancy Condition The property is currently subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.
A planning application has been submitted to vary the Occupancy condition to a TAN 6 Rural Enterprise Condition.
The occupancy of the dwelling shall therefore be restricted to: a) a person solely or mainly working, or last working on a rural enterprise in the locality, or a widow, widower or surviving civil partner of such a person, and to any resident dependants; or if it can be demonstrated that there are no such eligible occupiers, b) a person or persons who would be eligible for consideration for affordable housing under the local authority’s housing policies, or a widow, widower or surviving civil partner of such a person, and to any resident dependants.
We would advise all interested parties to contact The Vale of Glamorgan Council. Method of Sale The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty.
Please contact Elliot Rees or Grace Thomas for more information. / / Fixtures and Fittings All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale unless specifically referred to in these particulars.
Boundaries The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries of the ownership thereof.
Disputes Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any point arising in the General Remarks and Stipulations or Particulars of Sale, Schedule, Plan or interpretation of any of them the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents, whose decision acting as expert shall be final.
Tenure and Possession Freehold with Vacant Possession upon completion.
Guide Price Guide Price – £240,000 Directions What Three Words: ///devoured.called.happen Postcode: CF62 4LD Heading north through St. Athan from the B4265, turn right onto Rock Road.
Take the first left onto Castleton Road. After the sharp left-hand bend in the road, stay on the country lane for approximately 500m, the property is the first on the left.
EPC Rating: D Disclaimer These particulars are provided as a general guide only and do not form part of any contract or offer. While believed to be accurate, they are not guaranteed.
Some images may include CGI or digitally enhanced furnishings for illustrative purposes only and are not included in the sale. All negotiations must be conducted through Herbert R Thomas.
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
Short-let licence or registration needed
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs

FAQ
About Westwoods, Castleton Road, St Athan, CF62 4LD
Explore nearby