Graig Park Road, Newport, NP20

Guide price £220,000 - £230,000

Some homes come to market often; this one hasn't. Held by the same family for more than seven decades, it has been the setting for celebrations, everyday moments and lasting memories, and it shows in how genuinely the property has been cared for across the generations. What's on offer now is the chance to write the next chapter — a solid, warm family house with real scope to be sympathetically updated without losing the character that made it such a happy home.

The Ground Floor
The original porch has been thoughtfully integrated into the main house, creating an extended entrance hall that gives a far more spacious and welcoming first impression than you'd expect of a home of this era. The kitchen is fitted with cream cabinetry, tiled floors and splashbacks, and is well kept and entirely usable as it stands, with clear potential to open the space up to the adjoining living area for a brighter, more sociable family layout. A separate dining room sits to the rear with a natural connection to the garden — an easy candidate for French doors and an indoor-outdoor entertaining space, or, with reconfiguration, a fourth bedroom if the next owners need one.

The First Floor
Stairs rise to a light landing with a window over the half-landing, bringing natural light into the centre of the house. Off it are three bedrooms, each with the benefit of fitted wardrobes — a practical touch that runs throughout and keeps every room clear and usable. The principal bedroom is a comfortable double with a full wall of floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes providing exceptional storage. The second double also enjoys generous fitted wardrobes with a mirrored panel between them, while the third bedroom is a well-arranged single with fitted wardrobes and over-bed storage, ideal as a child's room, guest room or home office. All three are neutrally decorated and carpeted, ready to move straight into while the new owners plan any wider updates at their own pace. Completing the floor is the family bathroom, fully tiled and fitted with a bath with shower attachment, WC and vanity basin, with a window bringing in natural light — perfectly serviceable as it is, and a straightforward room to refresh in time.

The Outside
The house occupies a triangular plot at the entrance to Graig Park, giving it a more generous and individual footprint than many of its neighbours. To the front, a lawned garden sits behind a low boundary wall alongside off-road parking, with scope to extend the parking further if wanted. At the rear, a glazed sun porch runs across the back of the house, with steps down to a paved patio and a lawn beyond, crossed by a stepping-stone path and framed by mature, well-stocked borders that reflect decades of care — established shrubs, flowering plants and a specimen tree among them. A timber shed provides useful storage, and to the side a sheltered, walled courtyard with its own gated access makes a quiet spot for morning coffee. There's plenty of possibility here too, from simple landscaping through to a garden studio or home office for anyone working from home. There is also a driveway that has parking for your vehicle.

The Area
Malpas sits on the northern edge of Newport and has long been one of the city's most practical places to live. Everyday essentials are close at hand along Malpas Road, with supermarkets, a retail park and local shops within a few minutes, while well-regarded local primaries make the area a consistent draw for families. For commuters the location is hard to fault — junction 26 of the M4 is moments away, putting Cardiff, Bristol and Cwmbran within easy reach, and Newport city centre and its mainline station are a short drive or bus ride south. Green space is closer than the busy road network suggests, with parkland, riverside walks along the canal and the open hillsides above Bettws all nearby.


Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: C
Local Authority: Newport