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Dyffryn Ardudwy, LL44

Wales

£240,000

Listed on 18/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1292 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached stone cottage in Dyffryn Ardudwy is offered as a renovation project, with three bedrooms, two reception rooms and a garden. The accommodation includes a lounge with a stone inglenook and wood-burning stove, a separate dining room with an open fireplace, and a compact fitted kitchen. A ground-floor room is currently used as a bedroom but could serve as an additional reception room. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate shower room, with an outside WC also provided. The property retains exposed stonework, ceiling beams and other traditional details. It has oil-fired central heating, a mixture of single and double glazing, and an EPC rating of E. Outside, a shared driveway leads to parking and a large garage, with additional outbuildings and an enclosed garden. The village is between Harlech and Barmouth, within walking distance of local amenities and the beach. The listing notes an Article 4 Direction affecting changes between primary residence, second-home and short-term holiday-let uses; planning requirements should be checked before considering any such change.

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

At £245,000, this detached stone cottage is priced at about £190 per sq ft, well below the local average of £278 — a strong entry point for a buyer looking to create value. Its sea-facing garden, traditional stonework, fireplaces and beams give the project character to build on, with village amenities and the beach within walking distance.

This is a substantial renovation canvas rather than a cosmetic refresh: several rooms have worn finishes, the kitchen and both washrooms are dated, and there is visible wall damage in places. The main roof appears generally intact in the available views; the corrugated garage and outbuilding roofs merit a closer check.

Key opportunities

  • A substantial interior project lets a buyer rethink the layout and finishes across the cottage, including the ground-floor room that could serve as a bedroom or an additional reception room.
  • Restore and highlight the exposed stone, beams and traditional fireplaces while updating the compact kitchen and two washrooms to suit a contemporary coastal home.
  • Make the established sea-facing garden your own, with scope to open up dense planting and make better use of its lawn and gravelled areas.

Key risks

  • Worn finishes across several rooms and damaged wall surfaces mean a heavy, multi-room programme; allow for a full interior overhaul rather than a cosmetic refresh.
  • The corrugated roofs to the garage and outbuilding need condition checks, as their state cannot be confirmed from the available exterior views.

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Location

Dyffryn Ardudwy, LL44
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Dyffryn Ardudwy Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Dyffryn Ardudwy

  • Talybont Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Tal-y-Bont

  • Llanbedr Rail Station

    2.0 miles

    Train · Llanbedr

  • Pensarn (Gwynedd) Rail Station

    2.7 miles

    Train · Pen-Sarn

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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
£981
Based on a loan of £180,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-2.0% since listed
£240,000£5,000(-2.0%)
04/11/2026
Current price
£245,000Initial listing
17/09/2026

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