Zoar Road, Ystalyfera, Neath Port Talbot.
Wales
£175,000
Listed on 21/10/2026
Listed on 21/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Detached HouseArea
1173 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom detached house is set on a generous plot and offers scope for modernisation. The accommodation includes three bedrooms and additional living space, with the layout providing a starting point for buyers wishing to update the property to suit their needs.
Outside, the rear garden offers space for landscaping and outdoor use. A detached garage, separate carport and rear access provide parking and storage. The property is being marketed as requiring modernisation.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £175,000, this detached three-bedroom house is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The generous plot, detached garage, carport and rear access add to its appeal, while the separate living and kitchen/dining rooms and conservatory offer a useful starting point for reshaping the home.
Purchase cost alone tells only part of the story — the asking price is reasonable enough, yet a meaningful works programme still keeps all-in costs only middling versus local benchmarks — around 4% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. Enough to keep renovation economics in the "could be tighter" band.
Key opportunities
- Use the separate living and kitchen/dining rooms, alongside the conservatory, as a canvas for updating the layout and finishes to suit a buyer’s needs.
- The generous plot, rear garden, detached garage and carport offer scope to improve outdoor space and make better use of parking and storage.
- There is a clear whole-house improvement opportunity, from refreshing marked finishes and worn flooring to reworking the dated kitchen and bathroom.
Key risks
- Staining and damaged finishes appear in several interior areas, with worn flooring and a garden requiring clearance and closer assessment.
- This is a substantial multi-room programme rather than a cosmetic refresh: plan for coordinated work across interior finishes, flooring, kitchen and bathroom, alongside garden clearance.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Neath Rail Station
7.0 miles
Train · Neath
Skewen Rail Station
7.5 miles
Train · Skewen
Llansamlet Rail Station
8.1 miles
Train · Llansamlet
Briton Ferry Rail Station
8.8 miles
Train · Briton Ferry
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%
Current average variable rate is 6.58%
Monthly Repayments
£715
Based on a loan of £131,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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