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Pentregethin Road, Gendros, Swansea, SA5

Wales

£150,000

Listed on 05/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
1278 sqft

Description

Located in the sought-after Gendros area, this three-bedroom semi-detached house offers a promising opportunity for buyers eager to create their ideal family home. The property is in need of modernisation throughout, presenting ample scope to enhance the living space and add significant value. The accommodation includes a useful lean-to at the rear, providing additional storage and convenient access to the generous rear garden, which is perfect for families, gardening enthusiasts, or those who enjoy outdoor entertaining. A standout feature of this home is the large detached garage with side access, which offers excellent potential for use as a workshop, hobby space, or additional storage. Additionally, a driveway located in front of the garage provides valuable off-road parking. This property is ideally situated within easy reach of local amenities, schools, and transport links, making it a great fit for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking for a renovation project with fantastic potential. With its generous living accommodation and scope for improvement, this home is ready for someone to put their personal touch on it.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

62out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Gendros presents a notable opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a renovation project. Priced at £150,000, this property is attractively positioned at £117/sqf, significantly below the local average of £171/sqf. This strong price point allows potential buyers to acquire a property with ample room for improvement and personalisation. The generous rear garden and large garage add to the appeal, providing excellent outdoor space and additional storage or workshop options.

However, the overall condition of the property requires significant attention. There are signs of damp and extensive wear throughout, especially in the living areas and bedrooms, which suggests a heavy refurbishment is necessary. Additionally, the combination of the purchase price and the renovation costs, estimated between £100,000 and £150,000, results in all-in costs that could stretch beyond local benchmarks for similar properties. This could limit the economic viability of the project. Despite these challenges, the opportunity to create a tailored family home in a good location remains a compelling proposition.

Key opportunities

  • The spacious layout allows for creative reconfiguration to enhance living areas.
  • The large detached garage presents potential for a workshop or hobby space.
  • The generous garden provides ample outdoor space for families or entertaining.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £100,000–£150,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.
  • Purchase plus works may take you to around £275,000 including the asking price and quoted works of about £125,000, leaving a gap of around 20% versus area norms for this sqft, so margin after refurbishment is unproven.

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Pentregethin Road, Gendros, Swansea, SA5
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Based on a loan of £112,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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