Britannia Place, Porthmadog
Wales
£150,000
Listed on 21/10/2026
Listed on 21/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
End Of TerraceArea
625 sqftFeatures
- Parking
Description
Tom Parry & Co in Porthmadog offer this two-bedroom Grade II listed cottage, noted for its railway heritage and distinctive arched windows. The ground floor has a fitted kitchen with dining space, a living room with windows on two sides, a rear hall and a separate WC. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a bathroom. The property has yards at the front and rear, and residents can use a private parking area nearby, although it is not included in the deeds. The cottage is freehold, has mains services and is offered with no onward chain. The listing notes that modernisation would be beneficial, giving a buyer scope to update the accommodation while retaining its historic character.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
43out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This Grade II listed cottage has a distinctive historic frontage and arched windows, with the pictured living spaces and kitchen appearing usable. The work looks like a light refresh: dated finishes and carpets, some wall marks and discolouration, plus an overgrown front yard offer scope to update the feel while retaining its character. The visible crack or uneven wall line and lower-level discolouration have unconfirmed causes.
At £150,000, it is priced above the local £/sqf average, and the purchase plus the £5,000–£12,000 renovation range looks tight against local benchmarks. That makes the numbers a challenge for a project buyer, despite the character and manageable-looking scope.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated finishes and flooring while keeping the cottage’s historic character.
- Tidy and improve the overgrown front yard and approach.
- Make the most of the distinctive arched windows and historic frontage.
Key risks
- The crack or uneven wall line and lower-level discolouration are visible, but their causes are unconfirmed.
- Purchase plus refurbishment costs look tight against local benchmarks.
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