Chatham Street, Machen
Wales
£270,000
Listed on 17/10/2026
Listed on 17/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
TerracedFeatures
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom cottage in Machen has a porch entrance, a lounge with a feature fireplace and stairs to the first floor, and a kitchen/diner with an adjoining utility or pantry area and access to the rear garden. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The listing describes a generous garden with lawn and space for planting, outdoor use and storage. The property is presented with scope for updating, while retaining its cottage character. The seller states that a new roof and gas heating system have recently been installed. Machen is close to countryside walks and local amenities, with Caerphilly, Newport and the M4 described as accessible for commuting.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This three-bedroom end-of-terrace cottage in Machen has a usable, characterful starting point and a generous rear garden, with scope to shape the interior around your own style. The older finishes offer a clear medium-scale project: modernise the kitchen and bathroom, refresh decoration and address the uneven patches on the kitchen ceiling. The listing also states that the roof and gas heating system have recently been replaced.
At £270,000, value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. The £30,000–£55,000 renovation range gives an indication of the project’s scale, while the village setting, timber floorboards and garden provide appealing features to work with.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the older kitchen and bathroom finishes and refresh decoration to give the cottage a more cohesive style.
- Make use of the generous rear garden, improving the worn paths and weathered garden structures.
- Retain and build on the cottage’s character, including the visible timber floorboards and traditional lounge features.
Key risks
- Uneven patched areas on the kitchen ceiling merit investigation to establish their cause and any repair required.
- The £30,000–£55,000 renovation range calls for a considered budget and programme across the interior refresh and garden improvements.
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