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Langland Road, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3

Wales

£600,000

Listed on 05/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Bungalow

Features

  • Parking

Description

This detached two-bedroom bungalow occupies a plot of approximately 0.15 acres in Mumbles and has three reception rooms, a bathroom and a basement. The accommodation is described as approximately 1,460 sq ft. The property has mains gas, electricity and water, and the listing states that its double-glazed windows and doors are relatively modern. Original features, including flooring and decorative coving, are also noted. Significant structural work is required. The particulars report ongoing movement, cracking across much of the house, leaning walls and uneven internal floors, with underpinning and ground-floor remedial work required. The current condition may make conventional mortgage finance difficult, so specialist structural, legal and finance advice would be important before proceeding. The basement may offer scope for conversion, subject to the necessary consents and works. The plot also has parking for several cars. Langland and Rotherslade beaches, Underhill Park and Mumbles amenities are within reach. Any redevelopment or changes to the property would require the relevant permissions and feasibility checks.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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72out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £600,000, this is exceptionally cheap against the local £/sqf benchmark, making the asking price a major opportunity for someone equipped to take on the work. The 0.15-acre plot, several reception spaces, established garden and generous parking give this detached Mumbles bungalow a distinctive canvas, with basement space that may offer further options subject to assessment and consents.

The project is substantial: the listing reports significant movement, leaning walls, widespread cracking, uneven floors and a need for underpinning, so specialist structural advice and finance may be needed. The £90,000–£180,000 renovation range signals a full-scale programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; visible lower-wall staining also needs investigation. The dated interiors and original character offer scope to reshape and modernise once the structural work is resolved.

Key opportunities

  • Reimagine the several reception spaces and retain or bring forward original features such as decorative coving and flooring.
  • Explore the unfinished basement as additional living or ancillary space, subject to confirming its suitability and required consents.
  • Make the most of the 0.15-acre plot, established rear garden and substantial off-street parking in this coastal setting.

Key risks

  • Reported movement, leaning walls, widespread cracking and uneven floors require specialist structural assessment and underpinning; the visible lower-wall staining also needs investigation.
  • The £90,000–£180,000 works range and structural remediation make this a full-gut-scale programme, with budget and timescale dependent on specialist findings—not a cosmetic refresh.

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Location

Langland Road, Mumbles, Swansea, SA3
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Swansea Rail Station

    4.5 miles

    Train · Swansea

  • Gowerton Rail Station

    5.3 miles

    Train · Gowerton

  • Bynea Rail Station

    7.9 miles

    Train · Bynea

  • Llansamlet Rail Station

    8.0 miles

    Train · Llansamlet

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,452
Based on a loan of £450,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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