House For Sale £103,500
FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION ON INSTRUCTIONS OF THE EXECUTOR OF THE FORMER OWNER. A good sized END OF TERRACED single fronted conveniently set traditional freehold house NEEDING SELECTIVE MODERNISATION to bring it up to modern standards. The property COMPRISES 1 LARGE LIVING ROOM, A KITCHEN, 3 FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS, BATHROOM and benefits from mains gas central heating and full double glazing. Outside there is a detached FORMER SINGLE GARAGE, additional off road parking and an approximately 120 FT LONG RECTANGULAR SHAPED LAWNED GARDEN. The village centre is approximately half a mile away, while Carmarthen is approximately 8 miles away. EMPTY PROPERTY - NO ONWARD CHAIN.
Location & Directions - Conveniently situated adjacent to the B4306 in Bancffosfelen and approx 1 mile from the centre of Pontyberem. Pontyberem offers the usual amenities associated with a good sized Village including small Supermarket, Rugby Club, numerous Public Houses, Chinese Takeaway, Chip Shop and Indian Takeaway, also a G.P. Surgery and Chemist. Bancffos felen School (for children up to 11 yrs old) is just 10 mins walk (up top of hill). There is also a School in Pontyberem. Regular bus service to Carmarthen and Llanelli. The County town of Carmarthen is approx 8 miles to the north-west, while Llanelli is approx 8 miles to the south. The M4 extension at Cross Hands is approx 6 miles away and offers easy access to Swansea, Cardiff etc. From CARMARTHEN take the A484 south (as if heading towards Kidwelly or Llanelli) and pass through Pibwrlwyd and Cwmffrwd. On leaving the village of Cwmffrwd, BEAR LEFT ONTO THE B4309 (as if heading towards Pontyates or Pontyberem). After approx 400 yards, turn LEFT onto the B4306 and continue for approx 4 miles - passing through the villages of Llangyndeyrn and Crwbin. On dropping down into Bancffosfelen, the property will be seen on the left just after the turning on the right in Ffordd Aneurin - and identified by an Evans Bros "For Sale" board.
Construction - We understand the property is mainly built of stone walls with elevations rendered with a more recent cavity built rear extension under pitched roofs to provide the following accommodation. FRONT ENTRANCE LOBBY with an upvc double glazed front door, red and black quarry tiled floor and a door to the inner lobby having a staircase to the first floor.
Lounge / Dining Room - Previously 2 separate room. Mains gas fire in a stone surround - we understand this was "serviced within the last 3 years". Under-stairs cupboard to the side and glazed French doors to the
Kitchen / Breakfast Room - Part tiled and fitted with a range of kitchen units inc a stainless steel sink, ample formica type worktops, plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Neatly set wall mounted Baxi mains gas boiler for both the central heating and domestic hot water. Part glazed rear door. The Executor informs us the electric cooker and washing machine are both included in the sale.
First Floor - LANDING with a loft access and door off to the bedrooms etc.
Front Double Bedroom 1 - Exposed floorboards.
Rear Double Bedroom 2 - Having exposed floorboards and a window to rear, looking out onto gardens.
Front Single Bedroom 3 - Exposed floorboards and loft access.
Bathroom - Fully tiled and fitted with 3 piece bathroom suite comprising a paneled bath (with a Triton electric shower over) pedestal washbasin and WC. Airing cupboard to the side with a hot water tank incorporating an immersion heater.
Externally - To the front there is a concrete pathway leading to the front door. To the side, there is a tarmac DRIVE / HARDSTANDING possibly big enough for 2 small cars and a DETACHED FORMER SINGLE GARAGE (now a STORE SHED) with a window to side. Above this store shed, there is OFFICE SPACE with a wash hand basin, power and light, and a second STORE SHED. To the rear, there is a detached block with an OUTSIDE WC (still working but water turned off to prevent a burst) and a COAL STORE. To the side, there is an approx 120' long gently sloping roughly rectangular lawned garden with a brick built STORE SHED and OUTSIDE WC.
Services - Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas. Mains gas central heating. We are informed the loft is insulated. Full double glazing.
Boundary Plan - PLEASE NOTE THIS PLAN IS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY.
Council Tax - We understand the property is in Council Tax band B and that the Council Tax payable for the 2023 / 2024 financial year is £1,384 which equates to approximately £115.33 per month before discounts.
Agents Notes - 1. The Legal Pack (Draft Contract, Local Searches, Property Information Form etc) is available from the auction page once registered.
2. Although empty, all internal viewings should be by appointment only.
Auction Guidelines -
The property will be offered for sale subject to the conditions of sale and unless previously sold or withdrawn and a legal pack will be available prior to the auction for inspection. For further information on the auction process please see the RICS Guidance
Guide prices are issued as an indication of the expected sale price which could be higher or lower. The reserve price (which is confidential to the vendor and the auctioneer) is the minimum amount at which the vendor will sell the property for and will be within a range of guide prices quoted or within 10% of a fixed guide price. The guide price can be subject to change.
Please be aware that the "Guides" are provided as an indication of each Seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, every Lot will be offered subject to a reserve price (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). This reserve figure cannot be higher than 10% above a single figure guide. Following the fall of the hammer contracts are exchanged and there is no going back!
Please check our website regularly at or contact us on[use Contact Agent Button] for up to date information.
Registering For The Auction - Before bidding, prospective buyers will firstly need to register. Please click on the listing on (under the "Property Auctions" tab) and click on the "Log In / Register To Bid" button. All registered parties will be able to view the Legal Pack online and download copies for their solicitors if still interested. The auction is scheduled to end on Thursday 15th February 2024 at 7:15 pm (subject to any bid extensions).
Location & Directions - Conveniently situated adjacent to the B4306 in Bancffosfelen and approx 1 mile from the centre of Pontyberem. Pontyberem offers the usual amenities associated with a good sized Village including small Supermarket, Rugby Club, numerous Public Houses, Chinese Takeaway, Chip Shop and Indian Takeaway, also a G.P. Surgery and Chemist. Bancffos felen School (for children up to 11 yrs old) is just 10 mins walk (up top of hill). There is also a School in Pontyberem. Regular bus service to Carmarthen and Llanelli. The County town of Carmarthen is approx 8 miles to the north-west, while Llanelli is approx 8 miles to the south. The M4 extension at Cross Hands is approx 6 miles away and offers easy access to Swansea, Cardiff etc. From CARMARTHEN take the A484 south (as if heading towards Kidwelly or Llanelli) and pass through Pibwrlwyd and Cwmffrwd. On leaving the village of Cwmffrwd, BEAR LEFT ONTO THE B4309 (as if heading towards Pontyates or Pontyberem). After approx 400 yards, turn LEFT onto the B4306 and continue for approx 4 miles - passing through the villages of Llangyndeyrn and Crwbin. On dropping down into Bancffosfelen, the property will be seen on the left just after the turning on the right in Ffordd Aneurin - and identified by an Evans Bros "For Sale" board.
Construction - We understand the property is mainly built of stone walls with elevations rendered with a more recent cavity built rear extension under pitched roofs to provide the following accommodation. FRONT ENTRANCE LOBBY with an upvc double glazed front door, red and black quarry tiled floor and a door to the inner lobby having a staircase to the first floor.
Lounge / Dining Room - Previously 2 separate room. Mains gas fire in a stone surround - we understand this was "serviced within the last 3 years". Under-stairs cupboard to the side and glazed French doors to the
Kitchen / Breakfast Room - Part tiled and fitted with a range of kitchen units inc a stainless steel sink, ample formica type worktops, plumbing for an automatic washing machine. Neatly set wall mounted Baxi mains gas boiler for both the central heating and domestic hot water. Part glazed rear door. The Executor informs us the electric cooker and washing machine are both included in the sale.
First Floor - LANDING with a loft access and door off to the bedrooms etc.
Front Double Bedroom 1 - Exposed floorboards.
Rear Double Bedroom 2 - Having exposed floorboards and a window to rear, looking out onto gardens.
Front Single Bedroom 3 - Exposed floorboards and loft access.
Bathroom - Fully tiled and fitted with 3 piece bathroom suite comprising a paneled bath (with a Triton electric shower over) pedestal washbasin and WC. Airing cupboard to the side with a hot water tank incorporating an immersion heater.
Externally - To the front there is a concrete pathway leading to the front door. To the side, there is a tarmac DRIVE / HARDSTANDING possibly big enough for 2 small cars and a DETACHED FORMER SINGLE GARAGE (now a STORE SHED) with a window to side. Above this store shed, there is OFFICE SPACE with a wash hand basin, power and light, and a second STORE SHED. To the rear, there is a detached block with an OUTSIDE WC (still working but water turned off to prevent a burst) and a COAL STORE. To the side, there is an approx 120' long gently sloping roughly rectangular lawned garden with a brick built STORE SHED and OUTSIDE WC.
Services - Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas. Mains gas central heating. We are informed the loft is insulated. Full double glazing.
Boundary Plan - PLEASE NOTE THIS PLAN IS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY.
Council Tax - We understand the property is in Council Tax band B and that the Council Tax payable for the 2023 / 2024 financial year is £1,384 which equates to approximately £115.33 per month before discounts.
Agents Notes - 1. The Legal Pack (Draft Contract, Local Searches, Property Information Form etc) is available from the auction page once registered.
2. Although empty, all internal viewings should be by appointment only.
Auction Guidelines -
The property will be offered for sale subject to the conditions of sale and unless previously sold or withdrawn and a legal pack will be available prior to the auction for inspection. For further information on the auction process please see the RICS Guidance
Guide prices are issued as an indication of the expected sale price which could be higher or lower. The reserve price (which is confidential to the vendor and the auctioneer) is the minimum amount at which the vendor will sell the property for and will be within a range of guide prices quoted or within 10% of a fixed guide price. The guide price can be subject to change.
Please be aware that the "Guides" are provided as an indication of each Seller's minimum expectation. They are not necessarily figures at which a property will sell for and may change at any time prior to Auction. Unless stated otherwise, every Lot will be offered subject to a reserve price (a figure below which the Auctioneer cannot sell the Lot during the Auction). This reserve figure cannot be higher than 10% above a single figure guide. Following the fall of the hammer contracts are exchanged and there is no going back!
Please check our website regularly at or contact us on[use Contact Agent Button] for up to date information.
Registering For The Auction - Before bidding, prospective buyers will firstly need to register. Please click on the listing on (under the "Property Auctions" tab) and click on the "Log In / Register To Bid" button. All registered parties will be able to view the Legal Pack online and download copies for their solicitors if still interested. The auction is scheduled to end on Thursday 15th February 2024 at 7:15 pm (subject to any bid extensions).
