Summary - 46 JAMES STREET PONTARDAWE SWANSEA SA8 4LR
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Tenant-occupied detached investment with parking and upgrade potential..
Freehold Victorian detached house over three floors
Three bedrooms; compact 706 sqft — manageable rental unit
Tenants in situ — sale to landlords only (buy-to-let)
Off-street driveway for two cars; retaining wall needs repair
EPC rating E; permission given to improve (buyer cost)
Area: very deprived with above-average crime — affects demand
Gas combi heating, UPVC double glazing, fast broadband/mobile
Rear low-maintenance garden; possible additional land (title TBC)
A straightforward buy-to-let opportunity in Pontardawe: a three-bedroom Victorian detached house offered with tenants in situ. The property is freehold and arranged over three levels, providing flexible accommodation including two double bedrooms upstairs and living spaces across ground and lower ground floors. Its compact 706 sqft footprint and decent plot make it manageable for landlords seeking a city-edge rental asset.
Stand-out practical features include off-street parking for two cars, gas combi heating, UPVC double glazing and excellent mobile and fast broadband — useful for attracting long-term tenants. The rear garden is low-maintenance (paved with chippings) and there’s scope to use additional land below the rear fence subject to title confirmation. Permission has been granted to improve the EPC rating should a buyer need upgrades to meet lender requirements.
Notable drawbacks are important to accept upfront: the property sits in a very deprived area with above-average crime statistics, which can affect tenant demand and insurance or management costs. The driveway requires some retaining-wall rebuilding. The EPC is currently an E and any lender-mandated improvement will be at the buyer’s cost. Viewings are for landlords only and the sale is conditional on accepting tenants in situ.
This is best suited to landlords or investors looking for a low-footprint, tenant-occupied purchase with renovation or energy-upgrade potential. Expect steady management needs rather than a turnkey, high-end refurbishment project.
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