Parc Afon Tawe by Barratt Homes

Description

A striking range of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes in the small hamlet of Godre'r Graig in Pontardawe - From £156,500 To £184,995

Ideally situated in Godre'r Graig, a small hamlet nestled between Ystalyfera and Pontardawe, Parc Afon Tawe offers a range of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom terraced, semi-detached and detached homes, all set in this lovely location.

The region benefits from an attractive tree-covered backdrop with the River Tawe stretching from the South to the North East. The Black Mountains provide dramatic landscapes and breath-taking views as well as plenty of places to walk or mountain bike ride, including Route 43 of the National Cycle Network. Places of interest also worth a visit are Craig y Nos Castle which offers 50 different walks through the surrounding countryside and, of course, Dan yr Ogof Caves, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales, which has a wonderland of tunnels and passages with amazing stalactites and stalagmites.

The larger town of Pontardawe has a large variety of activities on offer throughout the year such as a modern leisure complex facility with an indoor bowling green, playing fields, local parks, outdoor bowling green and a golf course. It has a natural environment of ancient wood Lands, riverside and canal walks, several waterfall features, mountain drives and superb scenery.

Tranquil countryside, rolling hills and cosy homes, Parc Afon Tawe is a breath of fresh air with spectacular scenery and everyday living at its best.

Leisure facilities

Reasons to live at Parc Afon Tawe
Things to see and do...

NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK

National Route 43 of the National Cycle Network will connect Swansea with Builth Wells via the Swansea Valley (Tawe Valley) and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Most of the Route is awaiting development, although a 13 mile traffic-free section out of Swansea is currently open and signed between Swansea and Ystalyfera (near Ystradgynlais) via Pontardawe.

RIVER TAWE

From the Forest Fawr region of the Brecon Beacons down river to Swansea, the Tawe has both rural isolation and urban pride along its banks. Swansea's river is now easier to navigate than at any point in history thanks to the construction of a new tidal barrage. An impressive marina at Swansea provides a centre for coastal craft. Cyclists can follow the river route on the National Cycle Network Route 43. Excellent canoeing is available in the river's upper reaches, through the Brecon Beacons National Park.

DAN YR OGOF CAVES

Dan yr Ogof is a 17-kilometre (11 miles) long cave system in South Wales within the Brecon Beacons National Park. It is the main feature of a show cave which is claimed to be the largest in Europe and is one of the major tourist attractions in Wales and is named as the greatest natural wonder in Britain. The first section of the cave system is open to the public, but the extensive cave system beyond is scheduled as a National Nature Reserve and is open only to bona-fide cavers. The bones of some 42 humans, as well as numerous animal bones, have been found in one of the nearby chambers of this cave system.

CRAIG Y NOS COUNTRY PARK

This 40-acre country park forms part of the historic grounds of the Victorian Craig-y-Nos Castle and is managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority. The park offers a fun and safe day out for all the family. Easy to follow paths will take you on a gentle stroll past towering beech trees and alongside rushing rivers. Paths to the woodland, meadows, lakes and picnic areas are mainly surfaced. The routes over the meadow area can be soft underfoot. A tactile map and information board is at the start of the main paths. Fishing permits can be purchased at the visitor centre.

PONTARDAWE

The town of Pontardawe is situated on the Banks of the River Tawe, seven miles from Swansea in the Swansea Valley. The valley in which this charming town lies is, like many other places in Wales, full of running streams, beautiful waterfalls, charming villages and green hills surrounded by four big hills (Alltwen, Craig Glyn Meirch, Llangiwc Rock and Caraig yr Abby) which shelter it. Celebrated for its contributions to the Arts, especially music, the town is home to the modern Pontardawe Arts Centre which hosts regular performances by both renowned National and International artists, an active film society, the Valley Folk Club and the Pontardawe Acoustic Music Club. This growing town is best known though for the Pontardawe Festival of World Music and Dance held every August since 1978.

NEATH ABBEY

Neath Abbey was a Cistercian monastery, located near the present-day town of Neath in southern Wales. It was once the largest abbey in Wales. Substantial ruins can still be seen and are in the care of Cadw. Founded in 1130 by the Norman Baron, Richard de Granville and described as the 'Fairest Abbey in all Wales' by Tudor Historian John Leland, the Abbey enjoyed varying fortunes, even serving as an early copper works after the dissolution. Although situated near an industrial area, the Abbey's location, on the banks of the Tennant Canal, makes it a tranquil and memorable site for the visitor.

Local shopping

SWANSEA CITY CENTRE

Swansea City Centre contains the main shopping, leisure and night-life district in Swansea. Swansea Market, the Quadrant Shopping Centre and the St. David's Shopping Centre are all situated in the middle of the city centre. The Quadrant Centre is dominated by chain stores and includes an adjacent multi-storey car park.

Nearest schools:

• Godre'rgraig Primary School (0.5 miles) 
• Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera - Secondary (1.2 miles) 
• YGGD Y Wern - Primary (1.2 miles) 

Transport links

Local bus services provide links from Pontardawe to Swansea and Neath as well as routes to Ammanford, Ystradgynlais and Brecon. Pontardawe lies at the crossroads of the A4067 road, which runs the length of the Swansea Valley and on to Sennybridge on the A40, and the A474 from Briton Ferry and Neath to Ammanford. National Cycle Route 43 traverses the centre of the town and part of the recreation ground. Pontardawe also has direct access to Junction 45 of the M4.

Opening hours

Open Daily 11am - 6pm / Sat 10am - 5pm / Sun 11am - 6pm

Call directly

Tel: 01792 356070

About Barratt Homes

Barratt Homes

Founded in 1958, Barratt is Britain's best-known housebuilder. We have sold over 300,000 new homes around the country and are leaders in design, urban regeneration, social housing and innovation.

We currently sell over 15,500 new homes a year and are building on developments from Aberdeen to Plymouth, helping to meet housing demand in towns, cities and rural areas. We build for all kinds of buyers, from first-time buyer apartments to family townhouses to luxury penthouses, plus homes for rent and shared ownership.

A commitment to innovation and continuous product development, coupled with the highest standards of design, construction, quality and customer service has earned Barratt every major industry award in recent years and we are currently ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ in both the prestigious What House? and Your New Home awards. Our site managers are also regular winners in the NHBC ‘Pride In The Job’ awards for quality workmanship.