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Bryn Melyn Cottage, Llanelltyd, Dolgellau

Wales

£67,500Guide Price

Listed on 22/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached House
Area
1281 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This detached three-bedroom cottage is offered at auction and requires substantial modernisation. It is set on the edge of Bontddu, between Barmouth and Dolgellau, within Eryri National Park, with estuary and countryside views described in the listing. The property is offered with no onward chain and has a garden area with woodland to the side. Parking is described as having potential, rather than as an existing provision. The ground floor includes a hallway, kitchen, living room and shower room. The kitchen has a sink and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, while the living room features a large stone fireplace. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a landing with a separate WC and small sink, and an external side door. The listing notes mains water and electricity, private drainage, and freehold tenure. The cottage provides scope for a buyer to plan a comprehensive refurbishment, subject to inspection and any necessary consents. The sale is by the Modern Method of Auction. Buyers should review the information pack and auction terms, including the reservation fee and completion timetable, and carry out their own due diligence before bidding.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £67,500, this detached stone cottage is exceptionally cheap against the local average: about £53/sq ft compared with £225. That makes the asking price a strong acquisition opportunity, while the estuary and countryside views, three-bedroom layout and substantial stone fireplace give the project a distinctive starting point.

This is a heavy renovation project rather than a cosmetic refresh. Several photographed rooms show worn finishes, staining and disrepair, including damaged ceiling material; the rudimentary kitchen and steep, overgrown garden also offer clear scope to reshape and improve the property. The roof and concealed condition are not established by the photos, so they warrant investigation.

Key opportunities

  • Restore the stone cottage character and make the substantial fireplace a focal point in a refreshed living space.
  • Rework the dated, rudimentary kitchen and worn interior finishes to create a more cohesive home suited to a buyer’s taste.
  • Clear and improve the steep, overgrown garden to better enjoy the setting and the described estuary and countryside views.

Key risks

  • Worn finishes, staining and damaged ceiling material across several photographed rooms point to a heavy, multi-room programme; plan for a full interior rebuild in stages, not a cosmetic refresh.
  • The roof and concealed building condition are not clear from the photos, so check them carefully during inspection.

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Map

Location

Bryn Melyn Cottage, Llanelltyd, Dolgellau
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Morfa Mawddach Rail Station

    5.0 miles

    Train · Morfa

  • Barmouth Rail Station

    5.3 miles

    Train · Barmouth

  • Llanaber Rail Station

    5.8 miles

    Train · Llanaber

  • Fairbourne Rail Station

    6.1 miles

    Train · Fairbourne

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£276
Based on a loan of £50,625 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-37.5% since listed
£67,500£22,500(-25.0%)
10/11/2026
Current price
£90,000£10,000(-10.0%)
09/09/2026
£100,000£8,000(-7.4%)
27/06/2026
£108,000Initial listing
03/11/2025

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