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Crossing Cottage, Llanbedr

Wales

£170,000Guide Price

Listed on 22/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
957 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached three-bedroom cottage in Llanbedr is positioned beside the railway line and has a distinctive character interior. The listing states that the roof, windows, doors and external render have been renewed, while the rooms inside are presented as needing further attention and updating. The accommodation includes a lounge and dining area arranged around a double-sided multi-fuel stove, a separate study and a fitted kitchen with granite worktops, an electric oven and hob, and a ceramic butler sink. There are three bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath, separate shower, bidet and space for a washing machine. A sun room opens onto the garden, and an internal workshop has power and lighting. Outside, the enclosed side garden includes lawn, mature planting and a shed. Parking for four vehicles is stated to be available at the rear. The property is freehold, with mains water and electricity and private drainage. The listing also states that permission was granted in 2023 for a side extension replacing the sun room; its current status and any conditions should be checked. Offered for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, the purchase involves a reservation period and a non-refundable reservation fee in addition to the purchase price.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

72out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

Crossing Cottage offers a distinctive character project at an attractive entry price: the £170,000 asking price is about 22% below the local average per square foot, while the overall score is a good-opportunity 72/100. The external envelope is reported to have been renewed, the garden is established, and the photographed kitchen and bathroom appear usable. The main living area is the clear focus for improvement, with exposed brick and damaged or unfinished plaster providing scope to create a finished look around the double-sided stove and character features.

The £3,000–£7,000 renovation range gives an indication of the stated works, though the living-area repairs need careful scoping. The listing also mentions 2023 permission for a side extension in place of the sun room; verify its status and feasibility. The railway-side setting is a notable trade-off, and the location score is below average.

Key opportunities

  • Repair and finish the exposed masonry and damaged plaster in the main living area, shaping the space around its double-sided stove and timber flooring.
  • Make the most of the cottage’s character features and established garden to create a distinctive, finished home.
  • Explore the stated side-extension permission as a possible way to rethink the sun-room space, subject to checking its status and feasibility.

Key risks

  • The main living area has substantial visible wall damage and unfinished surfaces, so allow for a defined repair and finishing programme rather than treating the works as a simple cosmetic refresh.
  • The house sits immediately beside the railway line, which may affect noise and buyer appeal.

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Based on a loan of £127,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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