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Penyrheol, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 2QL

Wales

£525,000

Listed on 09/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
8
Type
Detached
Area
2773 sqft

Description

This detached eight-bedroom barn conversion is set in a rural position north of Ystradgynlais, with approximately 0.87 acres of gardens and pasture. The accommodation extends to around 2,773 sq ft and is currently arranged for holiday use, with capacity for up to 20 guests. A Certificate of Lawfulness confirms its use as a private dwelling, while the existing layout includes three ground-floor bedrooms, a large dining room and two staircases. The first floor has a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, further bedrooms and family bathroom accommodation. The arrangement offers scope to reconsider how the space is used, including the possibility of additional reception rooms or a division into two dwellings, subject to the necessary consents. A separate traditional stone barn is also included. It was formerly used as a four-bedroom dwelling but is now in disrepair, and any restoration or conversion would require the relevant permissions. The property has oil-fired central heating, mains water with a pressure tank and septic tank drainage. It is offered freehold with vacant possession by private treaty. The grounds include level and gently sloping areas, and a bridleway runs alongside the northern boundary. Additional land may be available separately. The location provides access to Ystradgynlais and the southern part of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

WHOTS analysis

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55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a distinctive, substantial barn conversion: an eight-bedroom home with around 0.87 acres, countryside surroundings and a flexible layout. The main house looks usable, while its older finishes offer scope for a light cosmetic refresh. The separate stone barn is the bigger project opportunity, but it is stated to be in disrepair and restoration or conversion would depend on consent.

At £525,000, the asking price is slightly above the local £/sqf benchmark, so price is a constraint rather than a selling point. The numbers also suggest purchase plus the estimated refurb costs look tight against local benchmarks. The property’s scale, grounds and adaptable accommodation give it distinctive appeal, but the barn opportunity needs to be assessed separately from the more straightforward refresh of the main house.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated but usable main house finishes, including the older-style kitchen fittings.
  • Explore the adaptable layout, including potential to create additional reception space or two dwellings, subject to necessary consents.
  • The separate stone barn offers a larger restoration or conversion project, subject to planning consent.

Key risks

  • The separate stone barn is stated to be in disrepair, so its restoration scope and costs need careful assessment.

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Penyrheol, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 2QL
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