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Pengenffordd, Talgarth, Brecon, Powys LD3

Wales

£235,000

Listed on 06/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Bungalow
Area
886 sqft

Features

  • Balcony
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Description

Granary Cottage is a detached, three-bedroom coach house-style property in a rural setting near Pengenffordd, at the foot of the Black Mountains. The accommodation is arranged on the first floor and includes a central hall, a reception room with dining space, a fitted kitchen, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The living room has exposed timber beams, a wood-burning stove and French doors opening onto a balcony with views over surrounding farmland. At ground level, five externally accessed stores and workshop spaces provide useful ancillary storage. The listing notes that these areas may offer scope for conversion, subject to the required planning and building regulation consents. Outside, there is a concrete parking area and driveway, together with a rear patio. The property has planning consent for short-term holiday use only, with a restriction on occupation from 6 January to the end of February each year, so prospective purchasers should review the conditions carefully. Talgarth is approximately 3.3 miles away, with Brecon and Hay-on-Wye around 9 miles away. The property is within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park and is offered as a holiday-use property rather than a permanent residence.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

Granary Cottage has a usable, characterful base: the reception room’s exposed timber, wood-burning stove and balcony give it a distinctive feel, while the rural setting at the foot of the Black Mountains adds appeal. The interior is clean but simply finished, and the patio and hardstanding would benefit from attention. A light cosmetic refresh and garden tidy-up offer scope to sharpen the presentation; the stated renovation range is £5,000–£12,000. The ancillary stores and workshop may also offer conversion potential, subject to the necessary consents.

At £235,000, the asking price is about 2.7% below the local average per square foot, which is a modest positive. The overall score is 57/100, grade D: the fundamentals and location are good, but the economics are only moderate, with the purchase price plus the stated renovation midpoint slightly above the implied current local average value. The stated holiday-use and seasonal occupancy restrictions are important to weigh against the property’s lifestyle and holiday-let appeal.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the simple, older interior finishes without taking on a major refurbishment.
  • Improve the weathered patio and hardstanding, clearing weeds and overgrowth to make the outdoor area more inviting.
  • Explore the stated potential to convert ancillary stores and workshop spaces, subject to planning and building regulation consents.

Key risks

  • Holiday-use and seasonal occupancy restrictions may limit how the property can be occupied or used.

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Location

Pengenffordd, Talgarth, Brecon, Powys LD3
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Ebbw Vale Town Rail Station

    13.2 miles

    Train · Ebbw Vale

  • Abergavenny Rail Station

    13.5 miles

    Train · Abergavenny

  • Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station

    14.5 miles

    Train · Ebbw Vale

  • Rhymney Rail Station

    14.8 miles

    Train · Rhymney

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£888
Based on a loan of £176,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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