The Hawthorns, Llwydcoed Road, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 0TN
Wales
£225,000Guide Price
Listed on 24/10/2026
Listed on 24/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction, this detached three-bedroom dormer bungalow is set on a generous plot in Llwydcoed, on the northern edge of Aberdare. The ground floor includes an entrance porch and hall, two reception rooms, a kitchen with adjoining pantry, utility room, bedroom and separate WC. Upstairs are two further double bedrooms and a bathroom. The property is vacant, with freehold tenure advised subject to solicitor verification, and is described as having scope for modernisation and improvement.
Outside, a gated driveway provides extensive off-road parking, alongside a front garden, paved side and rear courtyard, garage, carport and substantial workshop/outbuilding. Local amenities are available in Llwydcoed, with a wider range of shops and services in nearby Aberdare. The online auction is scheduled to run from 10 to 12 November 2026.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £225,000, this detached dormer bungalow offers a substantial modernisation project, with dated finishes across the photographed rooms and scope to refresh the kitchen, bathroom, flooring and decoration. The generous plot, gated driveway, garage, carport and substantial workshop/outbuilding give it useful space and character, while the house exterior and main roof appear generally intact in the available views. Renovation is estimated at £39,000–£78,000; the workshop’s marked, deteriorated walls are a point to investigate. The floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged, and the overall score is therefore a weak opportunity rather than a confirmed value buy.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen, bathroom, carpets and decoration to create a more contemporary home.
- Make use of the generous plot, gated driveway and ample off-road parking.
- Explore the potential of the garage, carport and substantial workshop/outbuilding.
Key risks
- The workshop has extensive staining and deteriorated wall surfaces; the cause and repair scope need investigation.
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