Minyffordd, Ystalyfera, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, SA9
Wales
£140,000
Listed on 26/10/2026
Listed on 26/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedArea
759 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
John Francis in Pontardawe presents this two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ystalyfera, with a stated floor area of 759 sq ft and a substantial enclosed garden. The ground floor has a lounge and a fitted kitchen, while upstairs are two bedrooms, including a main bedroom with an en-suite. The listing describes the accommodation as well presented and notes mains gas central heating, mains water, electricity and drainage. The property is freehold and has an EER of 53E and Council Tax Band A.
The garden includes paved areas and a shed. The listing identifies possible scope for an extension and off-road parking, subject to the relevant consents and feasibility. Local amenities, schools and transport links are available in the village, with the A4067 providing routes through the Swansea Valley. The property is offered for sale by private treaty.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £140,000, this two-bedroom semi-detached home is priced broadly in line with the local benchmark at £184/sqf versus £185/sqf, so the asking price is reasonable rather than a clear bargain. The visible rooms are clean and usable, with the older kitchen finishes offering scope for a light cosmetic update. The enclosed, mostly paved garden is another canvas to reshape to suit a buyer’s plans.
The generous plot and the listing’s stated extension and parking potential add interest, subject to planning and feasibility. However, all-in costs look tight against local benchmarks, which makes the economics less compelling despite the manageable scale of the visible work.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the older kitchen finishes and selected interior details without needing to take on a major refurbishment.
- Rework the largely paved enclosed garden and consider updating the aged-looking shed.
- Explore the stated potential for an extension or off-road parking, subject to planning consent and feasibility.
Key risks
None recorded.
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