Magor Street, Newport, NP19

£160,000 - £170,000

Not every two-bedroom terrace at this price point has been this well put together. Magor Street has been finished with care and thought, and it shows from the moment you step through the door. The fireplaces have been kept, the kitchen holds its own, the bathroom surprises, and the ground floor flows in a way that makes the house feel larger than its 654 square feet. It is a home that asks very little of its next owners beyond the keys and a removal van.

The Ground Floor
Step inside and the ground floor opens up. Two fireplaces anchor the space. The front room’s is finished with encaustic patterned tiles and a chunky reclaimed oak mantel that gives it real character. The rear room’s exposed brick is rawer, warmer and equally effective. Warm brown wood-effect flooring runs through both spaces, and a wide opening connects them, keeping each distinct without dividing the room. The staircase rises from the rear room, with a painted panel detail beneath that ties in with the kitchen.

The kitchen sits at the rear with navy shaker units, oak worktops, white metro tiles and a stainless extractor overhead. A hob, oven and space for a washing machine sit within a well-planned layout, and the vaulted ceiling lifts the room. It is clean, considered and easy to live with. A door leads straight out to the yard.

The First Floor
Two bedrooms sit upstairs, both softly decorated and bright. The principal bedroom is a proper double at twelve by ten, with two windows to the front and room to furnish it properly, with spotlights overhead. The second bedroom is a compact double that suits a child’s room, home office or guest room, and it has a handy built-in store.

The bathroom is modern and well finished. Metro tiles run floor to ceiling in parts, a vessel sink sits on an oak-topped vanity, and there is a bath with shower over and a round mirror with an industrial shelf. It punches well above its square footage.

The Outside
The rear yard is enclosed, low-maintenance and private. Decking steps down to a gravel area with space for a table and chairs, and the timber fencing gives it a sense of seclusion. It is a practical spot for morning coffee, a small barbecue or an evening outside.

The Area
Magor Street sits in the Lysaght area of Newport, close to the Lysaght Institute and just west of Liswerry. It is well connected and unpretentious, and closer to the city centre and Newport’s mainline station than many realise. Fast services to Cardiff and London Paddington are within straightforward commuting distance, and the M4 is minutes away by car. Everyday amenities are close at hand, which makes this a solid entry-level buy in a practical part of the city.

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