Bron Y Garth, Soar, Talsarnau
Wales
£115,000Guide Price
Listed on 21/10/2026
Listed on 21/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
HouseArea
742 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This detached cottage in Soar, near Talsarnau, was formerly two homes and has since been joined. The listing describes the connecting work as basic, and the present arrangement includes two staircases, two landings and a long rear corridor, leaving scope to review the layout and improve its flow. Original features include alcove cupboards, fireplaces and a Belfast sink.
The ground floor has a kitchen, lounge, bathroom and rear corridor. Upstairs are four rooms described as bedrooms, including one currently used as a passageway or occasional sleeping area. The property is offered at auction through the Modern Method, with a 56-day reservation period and additional buyer information pack and reservation fee. Buyers should check the auction terms and any mortgage requirements before bidding.
A side garden provides outdoor space in a rural hamlet setting. The listing notes access to Talsarnau, Harlech and Porthmadog, as well as nearby walking routes and the Dwyryd Estuary. The property is freehold, with mains water, drainage and electricity, and is currently classed as a second home for Article 4 purposes.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
60out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £115,000, this characterful detached cottage is priced well below the local £/sqf benchmark, giving a project buyer an attractive entry point. Its fireplaces, alcove cupboards and stone flooring offer character to work with, while the dated finishes and overgrown side garden provide clear scope for improvement. The former two-cottage layout is an unusual feature to resolve thoughtfully, subject to checking what changes are feasible.
The main balance is that purchase plus the renovation midpoint comes to about £165,000, which looks tight against the local-average benchmark; that comparison is not a renovated GDV. The £35,000–£65,000 renovation range gives a sense of the project’s scale, so the opportunity will depend on controlling costs and the value a finished home can achieve.
Key opportunities
- Restore and bring together the character features, including fireplaces, alcove cupboards and stone flooring.
- Refresh the dated finishes and basic kitchen, with scope to shape a more cohesive interior around the cottage’s character.
- Clear and landscape the overgrown side garden to make better use of its space and countryside setting.
Key risks
None recorded.
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