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About
A picture-perfect cottage, beautifully presented throughout and offering an exceptional blend of period charm and modern living, situated in the highly desirable area of Pontardawe.
Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully modernised by the current owners, this delightful home effortlessly combines attractive character features with contemporary comforts.
Flooded with natural light and offering well-proportioned accommodation throughout, the property provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment you step inside.
The accommodation comprises two generous bedrooms, a beautifully appointed family shower room, and a spacious reception room that provides the perfect setting for both relaxing and entertaining.
The heart of the home is the impressive kitchen, thoughtfully designed to suit modern lifestyles while retaining the property's timeless cottage appeal.
Throughout the property, a wealth of character has been carefully preserved, including feature fireplaces, exposed stone detailing, and charming period features that add warmth and personality.
These original elements are perfectly complemented by tasteful modern upgrades, creating a home that is both stylish and practical. Externally, the property is equally impressive.
The beautiful country-style garden offers a wonderful combination of patio and lawn areas, ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining guests, or simply unwinding in peaceful surroundings.
Mature shrubs, established planting, colourful borders, and a variety of attractive outdoor features create an enchanting outdoor space with hidden corners to explore and sunny spots to enjoy throughout the day.
A charming summerhouse provides further versatility, whether used as a relaxing retreat, hobby room, or additional entertaining space.
Further benefits include off-road parking, adding convenience to this already outstanding home.
Offering the perfect balance of character, comfort, and village charm, this exceptional cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special property in the sought-after Pontardawe area.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality, character, and beautiful gardens this stunning home has to offer. A truly unique home that must be seen to be fully appreciated.
Freehold EER: Tbc Council Tax Band: C Location Pontardawe is a popular town in the Swansea Valley, offering a wide range of amenities and excellent connectivity.
The town centre provides a variety of supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, restaurants, healthcare facilities and leisure amenities, including the Pontardawe Arts Centre and nearby recreational parks.
The area is well served by a selection of primary schools, with Cwmtawe Community School providing highly regarded secondary education within the town.
Higher education institutions in Swansea are also easily accessible.
Pontardawe benefits from excellent transport links, with convenient access to the M4 motorway via Junctions 45 and 46, providing direct routes to Swansea, Neath, Cardiff and beyond.
Regular bus services connect the town with Swansea city centre and surrounding communities, while nearby Neath and Swansea railway stations offer mainline rail services across South Wales and the UK.
This combination of local amenities, quality schooling and (truncated) Services We are advised mains Water, Electric and Drainage are connected at the property with Mains Gas Central Heating.
Value & comps
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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.
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