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Ala Road, Pwllheli, LL53

Wales

£295,000

Listed on 30/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1281 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Ty Gwyn is a detached three-bedroom bungalow on a generous corner plot in Pwllheli. The accommodation includes a family living room with an open fire, a separate dining room, a kitchen and a central bathroom. The property is described as requiring modernisation, offering scope to update the existing layout and finishes. Outside, the plot includes garden space, a private driveway with room for two vehicles and an attached single garage. The garden may offer scope for landscaping or an extension, subject to planning and other necessary consents. Pwllheli town centre is within walking distance, with shops, places to eat, the marina, beaches, bus services and a railway station nearby. The property is believed to be freehold, subject to confirmation by a solicitor. Viewings are arranged through Elvins Estate Agents.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

63out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £295,000, this detached bungalow is priced below the local average per square foot, giving project buyers a relatively attractive entry point. Its generous corner plot, substantial established garden, driveway and attached garage add to the appeal, while the dated interiors offer scope to refresh the living spaces, replace the kitchen and bathroom finishes, and update flooring and decoration. The kitchen ceiling and wall finish below a living-area window also need attention; the garden appears usable with routine upkeep.

The main reservation is the renovation arithmetic: purchase plus the £38,000–£78,000 works range looks tight against local benchmarks, so the value case will depend on the finished home and the buyer’s budget. The 63/100 C grade reflects that balance: a distinctive canvas in a sought-after Pwllheli location, but not an obvious margin-led project.

Key opportunities

  • Substantial established corner-plot garden, with scope for landscaping and selective improvement.
  • Refresh the dated interiors, including the kitchen and bathroom finishes, worn flooring and decoration.
  • Detached bungalow with driveway, attached garage and a convenient Pwllheli location.

Key risks

  • Visible damaged ceiling finish in the kitchen and damaged wall finish below a living/dining-room window need investigation and repair.
  • Purchase plus the refurbishment midpoint looks tight against local benchmarks, leaving limited headroom on the current cost assumptions.

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Location

Ala Road, Pwllheli, LL53
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Pwllheli Rail Station

    0.6 miles

    Train · Pwllheli

  • Abererch Rail Station

    2.5 miles

    Train · Abererch

  • Penychain Rail Station

    4.0 miles

    Train · Pwllheli

  • Criccieth Rail Station

    8.3 miles

    Train · Criccieth

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,114
Based on a loan of £221,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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