7 Glynmelyn Road, Glynneath, Neath, West Glamorgan, SA11 5BH
Wales
£50,000Guide Price
Listed on 24/10/2026
Listed on 24/10/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
DetachedFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at online auction, this two-bedroom detached property sits on a plot of just under an acre in an established residential area of Glynneath. The accommodation is stated to extend to approximately 56 square metres and includes a lounge, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. The property is described as being in poor condition and may suit refurbishment or redevelopment, subject to investigation and the necessary consents. It is of non-standard construction, with suspected asbestos panelling, which will require specialist assessment. The sale is advised to be freehold, subject to solicitor verification, and with vacant possession. Glynneath has local shops and everyday services, with further facilities in Neath. The A465 connects towards Neath and Swansea, and east towards Merthyr Tydfil and the South Wales Valleys; the M4 is accessible via the regional road network.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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36out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
The standout is the plot: just under an acre around a two-bedroom property in an established residential area, giving a buyer room to explore a substantial garden or a wider refurbishment or redevelopment concept, subject to investigations and consents. The exterior is weathered and the grounds are heavily overgrown, so the visible work starts with clearance and establishing the building’s condition; the roof cannot be reliably assessed from the photo. Non-standard construction and suspected asbestos panelling are important due-diligence points. The overall score is low, with limited economics data and elevated risk tempering the appeal of the project.
The floor area is missing from the price comparison, so value versus local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged. The listing states an accommodation area of approximately 56 m², but this has not been used to calculate the WHOTS comparison.
Key opportunities
- The just-under-an-acre plot offers scope to clear and shape the grounds, with room to explore a broader site or garden concept.
- The property provides a canvas for a full refurbishment or a redevelopment concept, subject to investigations and consents.
- The weathered exterior gives a buyer scope to improve the building’s presentation while assessing its construction and condition.
Key risks
- The property is in poor condition, with weathered exterior surfaces and heavily overgrown grounds; clearing the site and establishing the building’s condition make this a substantial, uncertain programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- The listing identifies non-standard construction and suspected asbestos panelling, requiring specialist investigation.
- The roof’s condition cannot be reliably judged from the available photo.
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