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Central Avenue, Newport, Gwent

Wales

£230,000

Listed on 31/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1348 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached house in Pontywaun has two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, a utility room and a family bathroom. The living room has wood-effect flooring, decorative panelling and a feature fireplace, while the separate dining room offers another flexible living space. The kitchen has timber-finish units, contrasting worktops, tiled splashbacks and a freestanding cooker, with the utility room providing space for laundry and storage. A ground-floor WC is also included. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe. The bathroom is arranged with a bath and separate shower. Outside, the property has driveway parking, an integral garage and established greenery at the frontage. The listing identifies scope for modernisation, giving a buyer the option to update the interiors to their requirements. Local shops and services are available in nearby Crosskeys, Risca and Cwmcarn. Crosskeys railway station provides connections towards Newport and Cardiff, and the A467 offers road links across South Wales. Nearby woodland and walking and cycling routes include Cwmcarn Forest Drive.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

64out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £230,000, this spacious detached home is priced at £171/sqf, around 11.5% below the local average—a useful entry point for buyers looking to acquire and add value. Its generous living room, separate dining room, driveway and integral garage give the property a strong practical base, while the older finishes offer scope for a light cosmetic refresh to suit your taste.

The kitchen and bathroom appear fitted and usable, and the main investigation point is staining and exposed wall sections in the utility area. Overall, this is a C-grade potential opportunity: a sizeable home with a favourable asking price and room to personalise, rather than a major renovation project.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older interior finishes and decorative treatments to give the home a more cohesive, contemporary feel.
  • Make the most of the generous living room and separate dining room, with flexibility to tailor the spaces to family life or working from home.
  • Acquire at a favourable £/sqf level, with driveway parking and an integral garage adding practical appeal.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Central Avenue, Newport, Gwent
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Newbridge Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Newbridge

  • Llanhilleth Rail Station

    2.4 miles

    Train · Llanhilleth

  • Crosskeys Rail Station

    3.2 miles

    Train · Crosskeys

  • Hengoed Rail Station

    4.0 miles

    Train · Hengoed

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£869
Based on a loan of £172,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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