Gower Road, Sketty, SA2

- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
2,680 sq ft
249 sq m
- TENUREDescribes 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
- Ideal Development Opportunity
- Renovation Project
- No Chain
- With work, this property could be a substantial family home
- Property full of original features
- Large Garage - structural work required
- Large Plot
- Driveway
- Freehold
- Sold via Auction
Description
Being sold via Secure Sale online bidding. Terms & Conditions apply.
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a substantial semi-detached residence occupying an impressive plot of approximately 9,634 sq. ft. in one of Sketty's most sought-after locations. Extending to approximately 2,680 sq. ft., this distinguished home now requires comprehensive renovation, presenting an exceptional blank canvas for developers, investors, or buyers seeking to create a truly outstanding family home. The generous plot, sizeable accommodation and detached rear garage offer outstanding scope for redevelopment, extension or reconfiguration, subject to the necessary planning consents. Opportunities of this scale and potential in such a prestigious location are becoming increasingly scarce.
Set on Gower Road, this substantial semi-detached property presents an exceptional opportunity to restore, redesign or redevelop a home of considerable scale within one of Swansea's most established residential locations.
Offering a large floorpan of internal accommodation, the property requires full modernisation throughout together with potential structural repairs, making it ideally suited to experienced developers, investors or ambitious purchasers looking to create a bespoke family residence. The generous proportions provide remarkable flexibility for redesign, allowing the next owner to maximise both the living accommodation and overall value.
Occupying an impressive plot of approximately 9,634 sq. ft., the property enjoys extensive outdoor space rarely found in such a central and convenient location. The sizeable grounds offer exciting possibilities for landscaping, extension or further enhancement, subject to the relevant planning permissions.
To the rear stands a large detached garage which, whilst requiring structural attention, provides further development potential and could be repurposed into a workshop, home office, studio or ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.
Properties of this size, standing and potential are seldom available within Sketty, offering purchasers the opportunity to create a landmark home tailored to modern family living or to undertake a rewarding development project in a highly desirable setting.
Situated on the prestigious Gower Road, the property enjoys an enviable position within the heart of Sketty, one of Swansea's most desirable residential locations. The area is renowned for its excellent selection of highly regarded schools, including Olchfa Comprehensive School, together with nearby independent schooling options, making it particularly attractive to families.
A wide range of local shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities can be found within Sketty Cross, while Swansea City Centre, Singleton Hospital and Swansea University are all within easy reach. Excellent transport links provide convenient access to the city, the M4 motorway and surrounding areas.
The world-renowned Gower Peninsula, Britain's first designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, lies just a short drive away, offering spectacular beaches, coastal walks and outdoor pursuits. Combining an exceptional location with outstanding development potential, this property represents a rare opportunity to create a truly remarkable home in one of Swansea's most sought-after addresses.
This property is being sold via Auction, viewings are strictly via appointment only.
Auctioneers Additional Comments
Pattinson Auction are working in Partnership with the marketing agent on this online auction sale and are referred to below as 'The Auctioneer'.
This auction lot is being sold either under conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by the auctioneer in partnership with the marketing agent. The property is available to be viewed strictly by appointment only via the Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Bids can be made via the Marketing Agents or via The Auctioneers website.
Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details being shared between both any marketing agent and The Auctioneer in order that all matters can be dealt with effectively.
The property is being sold via a transparent online auction.
In order to submit a bid upon any property being marketed by The Auctioneer, all bidders/buyers will be required to adhere to a verification of identity process in accordance with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.
Our verification process is in place to ensure that AML procedure are carried out in accordance with the law.
The advertised price is commonly referred to as a ‘Starting Bid’ or ‘Guide Price’ and is accompanied by a ‘Reserve Price’. The ‘Reserve Price’ is confidential to the seller and the auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the ‘Guide Price’ / ‘Starting Bid’.
These prices are subject to change.
An auction can be closed at any time with the auctioneer permitting for the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction.
A Legal Pack associated with this particular property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers’ obligations and sellers’ commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase. Auctioneers Additional Comments
In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price of the property. The deposit will be a contribution to the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum which could be up to £7,200 inc VAT) is also required to be paid upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price and consideration should be made by the purchaser in relation to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may believe necessary or beneficial to the customer to pass their details to third party service suppliers, from which a referral fee may be obtained. There is no requirement or indeed obligation to use these recommended suppliers or services.
EPC Rating: F
Entrance Hallway
4.2m x 3.5m
Reception One
4.18m x 4.94m
Reception Two
4.76m x 8.46m
Reception Three
2.61m x 3.73m
Utility
2.8m x 2m
Kitchen
3.8m x 2.8m
Reception Four
5m x 4.6m
Landing
5.4m x 3m
Bedroom Three
3.5m x 3.8m
Bedroom Two
4.7m x 4.8m
Bedroom Four
2.9m x 3.5m
Bathroom
1.6m x 3m
Bedroom Six/Study
2.9m x 4.1m
Bedroom Five
3.9m x 2.9m
Bedroom One
4.1m x 5.3m
Garage
10.9m x 3.8m
Garden
The plot is a generous one, with a. driveway, front, side and rear garden spaces with huge potential. The plot is fully enclosed.
Parking - Driveway
The driveway is accessible via Carnglas Road and has the potential to offer ample parking for multiple vehicles.
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Driveway
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
- 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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*Guide Price: An indication of a seller's minimum expectation at auction and given as a Guide Price or a range of Guide Prices. This is not necessarily the figure a property will sell for and is subject to change prior to the auction.
Reserve Price: Each auction property will be subject to a Reserve Price below which the property cannot be sold at auction. Normally the Reserve Price will be set within the range of Guide Prices or no more than 10% above a single Guide Price.
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