# 3 bedroom ground floor flat for sale (CF62 6TA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 2, GLAN HAFREN, MAESYCOED, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN CF62 6TA |
| Price | £259,950 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 84 m² |
| Last sold | £245,460 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 25/10/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £657/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £5,000

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9330-2836-2400-2324-6315)

## Description

Located in the sought-after Maes-Y-Coed area of Barry, this charming ground floor flat offers a rare opportunity to enjoy coastal living at its finest. With three generously sized double bedrooms, it provides ideal accommodation for families or individuals in need of space and comfort.

The property includes a bright and inviting reception room, perfect for unwinding or entertaining guests. What truly sets this home apart, however, are the breathtaking sea views—right outside your door. Start your mornings with the sound of waves and end your days with stunning sunsets, all from the comfort of your own home.

Set in a peaceful yet well-connected location, the flat is just a short distance from local shops, amenities, and public transport, offering the perfect balance of tranquillity and convenience.

Though the property would benefit from some minor maintenance, this presents an excellent chance for the new owner to add their own personal touch. With no onward chain, the purchase process is refreshingly straightforward.

In short, this spacious and well-located ground floor flat combines unbeatable views with real potential—making it an ideal home or investment opportunity.

**Entrance Hallway** - 2.90m x 1.93m  (9'06" x 6'04" ) - 

**Hallway** - 0.97m  (3'02" ) - 

**Living Room** - 4.06m x 4.67m (13'04" x 15'04) - 

**Alcove** - 1.19m x 0.94m  (3'11" x 3'01" ) - 

**Sun Room** - 2.72m x 1.88m  (8'11" x 6'02" ) - 

**Kitchen** - 2.95m x 2.72m  (9'08" x 8'11" ) - 

**Bedroom One** - 2.95m x 4.65m  (9'08" x 15'03" ) - 

**Bedroom Two** - 2.95m x 3.28m  (9'08" x 10'09" ) - 

**Bedroom Three** - 2.95m x 2.72m  (9'08" x 8'11" ) - 

**Bathroom** - 1.91m x 2.01m  (6'03" x 6'07" ) - 

**W/C** - 1.27m x 1.07m  (4'02" x 3'06" ) -

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Glan Hafren, Maes-y-coed, Barry, CF62 6TA.jpg](/listings/photos/164289527/2222591) - Glan Hafren, Maes-y-coed, Barry, CF62 6TA.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/164289527/2222592) - EE Rating

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| GLAN HAFREN FLAT 2 MAESYCOED, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 6TA | £245,460 | 22/04/2026 | Flat |
| GLAN HAFREN FLAT 2 MAESYCOED, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 6TA | £58,000 | 27/08/1999 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 Y CERIGOS, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 6YU | £380,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat |
| THE WATERS EDGE APARTMENT 21 BEACHWAY, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 6UD | £140,000 | 10/02/2023 | Flat |
| GLAN HAFREN FLAT 14 MAESYCOED, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 6TA | £363,000 | 14/11/2022 | Flat |
| GLAN HAFREN FLAT 16 MAESYCOED, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 6TA | £155,000 | 30/06/2022 | Flat |
| THE WATERS EDGE APARTMENT 6 BEACHWAY, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 6UD | £305,000 | 14/06/2022 | Flat |
| THE WATERS EDGE APARTMENT 14 BEACHWAY, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 6UD | £235,000 | 25/03/2022 | Flat |
| THE WATERS EDGE APARTMENT 10 BEACHWAY, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 6UD | £370,000 | 21/03/2022 | Flat |
| GLAN HAFREN FLAT 28 MAESYCOED, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 6TA | £150,000 | 21/09/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £262,250 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £161,117 (21 Flat, CF62, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +61.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Vale of Glamorgan). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £888/mo
- **Realistic:** £987/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,086/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Well Walk, CF62 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Glamorgan St, CF62 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Gaen St, CF62 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.7 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Gaen St, CF62 | £1,150/mo | 3 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,188/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £146,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £117,500

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,175/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £9/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,095/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 11.8%
- **10y growth:** 48.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Vale of Glamorgan; Flats and maisonettes series; as of June 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 32.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)