257 Middle Road, Cwmdu, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA5 8ET
Wales
£85,000Guide Price
Listed on 05/11/2026
Listed on 05/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Terraced HouseFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this three-bedroom mid-terraced house in Cwmdu has a hallway, a long reception room with front and rear windows and two fireplaces, a fitted kitchen, and a first-floor bathroom. The bedrooms are accessed from the landing, which also has an attic hatch. Outside, there is a paved front courtyard and a substantial rear garden. The listing notes access to local shops, schools, public transport and Swansea city centre. The property is presented as an opportunity for a purchaser to update to their own requirements. Auction terms include a 10% deposit and completion within 28 days of exchange, subject to the contract; buyers should review the legal pack and applicable fees.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £85,000, this three-bedroom terraced house in Cwmdu offers a light, manageable project rather than a major refurb. The long reception room, traditional character and substantial rear garden with greenhouse give it plenty to work with; dated finishes and older carpets create a clear opportunity to refresh the interiors, modernise the kitchen and tidy the garden.
The overall score is 55/100 (D, Weak Opportunity), with good fundamentals and location but value still difficult to assess: floor area is missing, so the price cannot yet be compared with local £/sqf. The sale is by auction, and bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated decoration and older flooring across the photographed reception room and bedrooms.
- Modernise the older kitchen units and finishes to give the home a more current feel.
- Clear and maintain the overgrown planting to make better use of the substantial rear garden and greenhouse.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Swansea Rail Station
1.3 miles
Train · Swansea
Gowerton Rail Station
3.2 miles
Train · Gowerton
Llansamlet Rail Station
3.8 miles
Train · Llansamlet
Skewen Rail Station
5.3 miles
Train · Skewen
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