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2 bedroom detached house for sale

The Chestnuts, Port Eynon, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA3 1NL

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1,356 sq ft

126 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • Situated in the desirable coastal village of Port Eynon within the Gower Peninsula AONB
  • The Chestnuts is one of the largest, self-contained Plots within Port Eynon, and subject to obtaining the necessary consents, offers a rare potential Development opportunity
  • Vacant possession
  • To be offered for sale via Knight Frank Auctions on 12 February 2026 (unless sold or withdrawn prior)

Description

Interested parties should contact Knight Frank Auctions for further information.

Description
Guide: £225,000 - £250,000

The Chestnuts offers a rare opportunity to acquire a detached family home, with outbuildings on a Plot of approximately one third of an Acre (0.15 Hectare), in the heart of Port Eynon, a well-known Gower village popular for its coastal walks and beaches.

The Chestnuts Cottage is arranged over two floors. The accommodation extends to approximately 1,355 sq. ft. (126 m) and includes two principal reception rooms, kitchen, utility, and shower room on the ground floor, with two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a separate WC on the first floor.

Externally, there are mature gardens to the front, side, and rear, along with several outbuildings, including The Bungalow", a Workshop and a garage as well as space for off street parking. The Chestnuts benefits from having its own individual vehicular access from the adjoining public highway and the grounds offer a good degree of privacy and natural screening.

For retention in its current use, the property requires full renovation and presents an opportunity to restore or reconfigure the existing layout to suit modern living.

Accommodation
Approx. Gross Internal Area: 1,355 sq ft (126 m)
Ground Floor: Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, shower room/WC, and store.
First Floor: Two bedrooms, bathroom, and separate WC.
External:
The Bungalow" - single storey outbuilding
Workshop
Garage
Surrounding gardens
Site Area: 0.364 acres

The Bungalow
A Statutory Declaration has been obtained from the Vendor of The Chestnuts relating to the previous historic occupation of The Chestnuts" and The Bungalow" as two separate dwellings. Further information is contained in the Legal Pack

Planning
As The Chestnuts occupies one of the largest plots in Port Eynon, subject to obtaining the necessary consents, the plot offers a rare potential development opportunity within Port Eynon Village.
Information about Swansea City Council's Planning Policies may be obtained via: buyers are strongly advised to rely on their own enquiries and to take appropriate professional advice about all aspects relating to the development potential of The Chestnuts.

EPC Rating
See legal pack

Open House Viewings:
Thursday 22nd January, 12:00pm 12:30pm
Saturday 31st January, 12:00pm 12:30pm
Tuesday 3rd February, 12:00pm 12:30pm
Please arrive at the start time.

Location
Port Eynon is a coastal village located on the southern edge of the Gower Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South Wales. The village offers a local shop, public house, and one of Gower's most popular sandy beaches.

Scurlage, approximately 1.5 miles away, provides further local amenities, while Swansea city centre lies around 15 miles to the north-east, offering a full range of retail, leisure, and transport facilities. Swansea provides mainline rail services to London Paddington (from 2 hours 45 minutes) and access to the M4 motorway network.

Occupancy
Vacant

Tenure
Freehold

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Auction Details
The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of and is being sold as Unconditional.
Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.
All sales are subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Extra General Conditions.

Auctioneer Fees and Deposit
The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer fees apply:

• 10% deposit, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes to the purchase price.
• Buyer’s Fee- the value of this fee will be listed against the property details, inclusive of VAT.

The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability.
There may be additional fees contained within the Special Conditions of Sale, which can be viewed within the Legal Pack. You are strongly advised to read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

Additional Information:
For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the Knight Frank Auctions website.
This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack.

Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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