Lydstep Road, Barry
Wales
£180,000Guide Price
Listed on 18/10/2026
Listed on 18/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedArea
672 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this two-bedroom semi-detached house is available with no ongoing chain and a stated 56-day completion period. The ground floor includes a lounge and a kitchen with space for a dining table. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a bathroom. The listing also describes an enclosed rear garden and a side outbuilding, with possible conversion potential subject to planning permission and other necessary consents.
The property is described as being close to local shops, supermarkets, parks, schools and public transport, with access to routes towards the M4 corridor. Buyers should review the auction information pack and check the reservation fee and other terms, as these are payable in addition to the purchase price. The condition of the property, services and any proposed outbuilding conversion should be independently verified.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a clean, usable two-bedroom semi with a larger-than-average enclosed garden and a side outbuilding that may offer scope to convert, subject to planning permission and feasibility. The dated but serviceable kitchen and interior finishes make this a light-refresh project rather than a major refurb, with the supplied renovation range at £5,000–£13,000.
At £180,000, the asking price is about 4.5% below the local average per square foot, which is a positive, though the numbers still make this a weaker overall opportunity: the purchase plus the renovation midpoint is close to the implied current local average value, before fees or stamp duty. The intact-looking exterior and roof, no ongoing chain and useful location add appeal, but the margin looks tight.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated but serviceable kitchen and interior finishes with a modest cosmetic programme.
- Explore the side outbuilding’s potential for conversion, subject to planning permission and confirming its condition and feasibility.
- Make use of the larger-than-average enclosed rear garden, which is already usable.
Key risks
- The purchase price plus the renovation midpoint is close to the implied current local average value, leaving little apparent margin before fees or stamp duty.
- Uneven or patched sections of the front hardstanding may need attention.
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