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School Road, Merthyr Tydfil

Wales

£117,500

Listed on 23/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Terraced

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden

Description

Apex Estate Agents presents this freehold two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Troedyrhiw, within walking distance of the village train station, bus stops, shops, schools and other amenities. The accommodation comprises an entrance porch, a long living room, kitchen, shower room, separate WC, landing and two bedrooms. The living room has an under-stairs storage cupboard, while the kitchen includes base and wall units, a sink and plumbing for a washing machine, with a door to the rear. The first bedroom has built-in wardrobes. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with access from the rear lane, plus a garage with an electric supply. The property is described as needing modernisation, giving a buyer scope to update the existing accommodation. Council Tax Band A.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £117,500, this two-bedroom terrace in central Troedyrhiw offers a light personalisation project, with a usable long living room and kitchen providing a practical starting point. The older finishes, worn floor covering in one bedroom and overgrown rear garden offer clear scope for a cosmetic refresh, while the garage, separate WC and stated rear-lane access add useful features.

The overall WHOTS score is 46/100 (grade E), so this is a lower-opportunity listing rather than a standout value play. Floor area is missing, which means value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the photos show no obvious major structural defect, though they do not establish the condition of the roof or concealed fabric.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated decorative finishes and replace the visibly worn bedroom floor covering.
  • Clear and reshape the densely planted rear garden, making better use of its paved areas and rear-lane access.
  • Make use of the garage for secure parking or storage, alongside the separate WC.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

School Road, Merthyr Tydfil
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Troed-y-Rhiw Rail Station

    0.1 miles

    Train · Troedyrhiw

  • Pentre-Bach Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · Pentrebach

  • Merthyr Vale Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Merthyr Vale

  • Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Merthyr Tydfil

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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
£480
Based on a loan of £88,125 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-6.0% since listed
£117,500£7,495(-6.0%)
17/10/2026
Current price
£124,995Initial listing
23/09/2026

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