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4 BRENIG CLOSE

BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN CF62 7BL

2 beds 1 baths 1,206 sq ft Listed 7 Feb 2019 (-2683d)

£239,950

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Property details

Floor area

112 m²

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£238,000 May 2019

Price per m²

£2,142/m²

Local average

£393,828 (-39.1%)

Street crime

165 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

An opportunity to acquire this detached two double bedroom chalet bungalow situated on the highly desirable Cwm Talwg development within the West end of Barry.

Accommodation briefly comprising; Good size entrance hallway and lounge. Kitchen open to dining room leading into conservatory overlooking the garden and nature reserve beyond. Ground floor w/c and first floor bathroom.

This property also benefits from UPVC double glazing, gas central heating, enclosed gardens to front and rear. Driveway providing off road parking for up to three vehicles leading to garage. Close to schools and public transport. Easy access to Cardiff Wales Airport and link road leading to Cardiff and M4 corridor. In walking distance of playing fields, bus routes and local shops. EPC rating : D.

Accommodation -

Entrance - Via UPVC obscure double glazed door with matching glazed panel to one side leading into;

Hallway - Coving to ceiling. Radiator. Wall mounted central heating thermostat. Fitted carpet to stairs rising to first floor landing with under stairs storage cupboard. Built in cloaks cupboard. Telephone point. Oak flooring.

Downstairs W/C - UPVC obscure double glazed window to side elevation. White suite comprising; wall mounted wash hand basin and low level w/c. Fully tiled to walls with border. Radiator. Continuation of oak flooring.

Lounge - 16'8" x 11'6" max (5.08m x 3.51m max) - UPVC double glazed bow window to front elevation. Coving to ceiling. Feature fireplace with wood surround and coal effect gas fire set onto marble hearth. Dimmer light switch. Power points. Television aerial. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 16'8" x 13'5" max (5.08m x 4.09m max) - Kitchen; UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation framing the garden. Coving to ceiling. Range of Shaker farmhouse style wall and base units with work surfaces over, newly installed in 2017. Tiling to splash back areas with border and occasional pattern. Composite one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Built in electric oven/grill and inset four ring ceramic hob with glass splash back and stainless steel extractor hood above. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Wall mounted Worcester combination, serviced annually by a local contractor, integrated into kitchen cabinet. Power points. Wood effect flooring.

Dining Area; Currently utilised as a sitting room with coving to ceiling, radiator, power points and continuation of wood effect flooring. Bi folding glazed wood doors leading into;

Conservatory - 9'7" x 6'0" max (2.92m x 1.83m max) - UPVC double glazed windows to all elevations overlooking the garden. Radiator. Power points. UPVC double glazed French doors opening onto the garden.

First Floor Landing - Access to loft space benefiting from insulation. Power point. Built in airing cupboard benefiting from a radiator and providing generous storage. Exposed, stained floor boards. Doors off to bedrooms and bathroom.

First Floor Bedroom - 11'9" x 11'7" max (3.58m x 3.53m max) - UPVC double glazed fire escape window to front elevation enjoying partial views of open countryside. Range of built in furniture comprises; double wardrobes and chest of drawers. Radiator. Power points. Part fitted carpet and part exposed, stained floor boards.

Bedroom Two - 11'7" x 9'9" max (3.53m x 2.97m max) - UPVC double glazed fire escape window to rear overlooking the garden and mature trees. Built in range of furniture comprising; double wardrobes and chest of drawers. Radiator. Power points. Exposed, stained floor boards.

Bathroom - 9'0" x 4'7" max (2.74m x 1.40m max) - Double glazed velux window to sloping ceiling. Chrome spot lights. White suite comprising; 'P' shape bath with electric shower over. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with storage below and display shelf over. Low level w/c with concealed cistern. Tiling to all walls with occasional pattern. Chrome ladder style radiator/towel heater. Exposed, stained floor boards.

Rear Garden - Enclosed with fencing and mature hedging. Mainly laid to lawn with two patio areas providing ample room for garden furniture. Mature shrub, tree and flower borders throughout. Outside security lighting, water tap and double electric point . Storage shed to remain. Overlooking a nature reserve to the rear and enjoying a very good degree of privacy.

Garage - Single garage accessed via up and over door and benefiting from power, side door and window.

Side Elevation - Enclosed with walls and timber fencing. Wrought iron double gates giving access. Laid to driveway leading to garage. Security lighting. Gas and electric meter boxes.

Front - Enclosed with low walls. Laid mainly to lawn with shrub borders. Driveway providing off road parking.

Agents Note - This property benefits from cavity wall insulation installed by a previous vendor, (no guarantee available), PVC guttering, fascia boards and downpipes. New consumer unit installed during 2017.

Tenure - Freehold

Floor Area - Approx. 88 m2 = 947.22 ft.2

Council Tax Band - E

Mortgage Advice - As part of the service we offer our clients, we have an independent mortgage specialist from CBK Wales based at our sales office in Barry. CBK offers a whole of market mortgage proposition and your meeting with its advisor, Suzanne King, is completely confidential and without obligation. Choosing a mortgage will be one of the largest financial decisions you will make and, by providing clear and simple advice, CBK aims to make the process as stress free as possible for its clients.

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Listed by

Barry - sales

Knights Estate Agents

Reference: 79223558

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 27/03/2025

Expiry date: 26/03/2035

Current heating cost: £1,034/year

Potential heating cost: £853/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,735

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8870015

Property Details

Street: 4 Brenig Close

Town: BARRY

Postcode: CF62 7BL

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 22/05/2012

Work Completed: 24/04/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 29/05/2019 (7 years ago) £238,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
9 WHITMORE PARK DRIVE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 8JL £180,000 15/09/2023 Detached
35 PURDEY CLOSE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 8NT £440,000 24/08/2023 Detached
28 USK WAY, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7XL £225,000 07/08/2023 Detached
66 BLACKBERRY DRIVE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7JR £355,000 13/12/2022 Detached
28 CONWAY DRIVE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7EZ £330,000 09/12/2022 Detached
8 TAF CLOSE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7QU £245,500 09/12/2022 Detached
17 TAF CLOSE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7QU £245,000 17/10/2022 Detached
23 ENFIELD DRIVE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 8JE £310,000 08/08/2022 Detached
Same street 13 BRENIG CLOSE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7BL £225,000 28/01/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 45 BRENIG CLOSE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7BL £318,000 21/01/2022 Detached
18 DOVEY CLOSE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7BH £350,000 15/11/2021 Detached
1 TAF CLOSE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7QU £319,950 04/10/2021 Detached
33 BLACKBERRY DRIVE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7JQ £289,950 29/09/2021 Detached
60 BLACKBERRY DRIVE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7JR £338,000 29/09/2021 Detached
18 SENNI CLOSE, BARRY, THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN, CF62 7DR £240,000 24/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £271,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £297,569 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.6%
10y growth 51.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Vale of Glamorgan. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -0.6%
5y (index) 21.5%
10y (index) 49.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Vale of Glamorgan. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £887/mo
Realistic £985/mo
Optimistic £1,084/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Vale of Glamorgan.

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Tesco 0.3 miles
Shop One Stop 0.3 miles
Bus stop Unknown 0.3 miles
Bus stop Highlight Park 0.3 miles
Hospital Barry Hospital 0.4 miles
Train station Barry 1.1 miles
Train station Barry Docks 1.5 miles
Hospital Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice 2.7 miles
University Plas Gwyn Halls of Residence 6.5 miles
University Cardiff University School of Journalism 6.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Shoplifting 65
Violence and sexual offences 44
Public order 15
Anti-social behaviour 10
Vehicle crime 6
Criminal damage and arson 5
Other crime 5
Other theft 5
Burglary 3
Drugs 3
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 1
Total incidents 165

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Whitmore High School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
All Saints C.I.W. Primary School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Ysgol Sant Curig Other 0.7 miles (No rating)
Romilly Junior School Other 0.8 miles (No rating)
Romilly Infant School Other 0.8 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.41%
Max investor price (0.8%) £123,125
Target investor price (1%) £98,500
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).