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Manselfield Road, Murton, Bishopston, Swansea SA3

Wales

£400,000

Listed on 26/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached house in Murton has a ground-floor entrance hall, lounge, separate dining room and kitchen, with a dressing room, family bathroom and separate WC upstairs. The layout offers scope for updating, and the rear also includes storage rooms and a WC. The property is freehold and has mains gas, electricity, metered water and drainage. The EPC is rated E and the council tax band is F. Outside, a driveway and garage provide parking, while the front and rear gardens offer lawned outdoor space. The rear garden is described as level and enclosed. Murton provides access to the Gower coastline and nearby Mumbles, with its shops, cafés, restaurants and other amenities. The property is within the stated catchment area for Bishopston Primary and Comprehensive School. Modernisation is required, giving a purchaser scope to update the accommodation to suit their needs.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £400,000, this detached Murton home has a clear medium-scale modernisation canvas: the living areas and bedrooms have dated finishes, while the kitchen and bathroom offer scope to update the look and fittings. The maintained gardens, driveway parking and useful separate living and dining spaces add to its appeal, with the Gower coast and Mumbles amenities nearby.

The overall score is D (52/100), a weak opportunity on the current assessment. Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the price/value and economics scores are therefore neutral rather than evidence that the house is cheap or dear.

Key opportunities

  • Update the dated finishes across the living areas and bedrooms to create a more contemporary family home.
  • Modernise the kitchen and bathroom to suit a new owner's style and requirements.
  • Make the most of the established front and rear gardens, driveway parking and separate lounge and dining room.

Key risks

  • The driveway paving is weathered and uneven in places.
  • The condition and practical use of the garage, outbuildings and lean-to are not fully established.

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Map

Location

Manselfield Road, Murton, Bishopston, Swansea SA3
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Gowerton Rail Station

    4.8 miles

    Train · Gowerton

  • Swansea Rail Station

    5.1 miles

    Train · Swansea

  • Bynea Rail Station

    7.0 miles

    Train · Bynea

  • Llangennech Rail Station

    7.9 miles

    Train · Llangennech

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,634
Based on a loan of £300,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-5.9% since listed
£400,000£25,000(-5.9%)
28/10/2026
Current price
£425,000Initial listing
30/09/2026

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