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High Street, Hirwaun, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF44 9SL

Wales

£190,000

Listed on 13/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
N/A
Type
Detached
Area
926 sqft

Description

T Samuel Estate Agents present a unique redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Hirwaun. This former police station offers a substantial two-storey building with an extensive internal layout, ideal for conversion into residential accommodation. The property features numerous individual rooms across both floors, along with kitchen, WC, and bathroom facilities, providing a versatile blank canvas for renovation. With the right vision, a purchaser could transform this space into a large family home or multiple apartments, subject to obtaining necessary planning permissions and approvals. The existing layout allows for considerable flexibility in future configurations, making it an attractive option for developers and investors. Located conveniently on High Street, the property is close to local shops and amenities, with good access to Aberdare and the wider road network. This is a genuinely unusual opportunity for those looking to embark on a substantial conversion project.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

31out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This former police station offers a unique redevelopment opportunity with substantial space and an interesting layout that can be transformed into a distinctive residential property. With numerous rooms across two floors, there's great potential for a creative buyer to explore various conversion options—whether that be a large family home or multiple apartments—subject to necessary permissions.

However, the asking price of £190,000 translates to £205/sqf, which is above the local average of £173/sqf, making this a dear prospect in terms of value. Coupled with the estimated renovation costs of £100,000 to £200,000, the all-in investment of up to £390,000 could leave you significantly above current local benchmarks, presenting a challenging economic landscape for this project. The property does show signs of neglect and requires significant refurbishment, which adds to the complexity of the undertaking.

Key opportunities

  • The unique character of the property as a former police station allows for a creative transformation that retains historical elements.
  • The extensive layout provides flexibility for various configurations, whether as a large family home or multiple residential units.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £100,000–£200,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.
  • All-in spend is likely to land near £340,000 before you finish, with refurbishment in the region of £150,000 — roughly 53% above what comparable floor area achieves locally in current condition; post-works value sits outside our data.

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High Street, Hirwaun, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF44 9SL
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£718
Based on a loan of £142,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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