St. Hilary Drive, Swansea, SA2
Wales
£240,000
Listed on 31/10/2026
Listed on 31/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
874 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house is set in a cul-de-sac and has a front lounge, a kitchen-dining room, a private rear garden, driveway and garage. The lounge has a feature fireplace and storage, while the kitchen-dining room has fitted cupboards, space for a table and a door to the garden. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom with a bath and shower over it.
Outside, the driveway runs to the side of the house and leads to the garage. The rear garden includes a patio, lawn and raised seating area. The listing notes potential to extend, subject to planning permission, which would need to be assessed separately.
The property is described as being close to Swansea city centre, schools and local amenities. Gowerton railway station is stated to be around two miles away, with services linking to Swansea and other destinations. The existing layout and outdoor space provide a basis for considering updates or future changes, subject to inspection and any required approvals.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This three-bedroom semi has a useful starting point for a light refresh: the photographed rooms are clean and usable, while the traditional kitchen cabinetry and some decorative finishes offer scope to bring the interior up to date. The private garden has several seating areas, and the driveway and garage add practical appeal; the listing also mentions potential to extend, subject to planning permission.
All-in costs deserve a mention: the asking price is reasonable enough, yet a meaningful works programme still keeps all-in costs only middling versus local benchmarks — around 12% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. Not necessarily a deal-breaker for a project buyer, but it caps the headline score.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen finishes and selected décor without starting from a major refurbishment.
- Make use of the private garden’s lawn, patio and raised seating area.
- Explore the stated extension potential, subject to planning permission and feasibility.
Key risks
- The asking price is above the local £/sqf average, while purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Gowerton Rail Station
2.0 miles
Train · Gowerton
Swansea Rail Station
3.7 miles
Train · Swansea
Bynea Rail Station
4.7 miles
Train · Bynea
Llangennech Rail Station
5.4 miles
Train · Llangennech
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