Hafod
MACHYNLLETH, COMMINS COCH, POWYS SY20 8LG
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
135 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
E
Last sold
£250,000 Feb 2026
Price per m²
£1,889/m²
Local average
£285,000 (-10.5%)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Detached 3 Bedroom Dormer Bungalow
- Situated village of Commins Coch 11 miles from Machynlleth
- Convenient to Cambrian Coast
- Enjoying excellent country views over the Mid Wales countryside & fronting the A470
- Requires some updating & has potential to extend subject to necessary planning permissions and consents
- Ent Hall, Sitting Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Rear Bedroom (3),Bathroom
- 2 Further Bedrooms
- Occupying excellent garden plot large extending to 0.336 of an acre
- Parking for several vehicles
- Oil central heating
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
11 miles from the popular market town of Machynlleth, with roads leading to the coastal towns of Aberdovey ? miles and Aberystwyth ? miles, market town of Newtown 21 miles. Enjoying excellent country views over the Mid Wales countryside. Fronting the A470.
The property does require some updating and has potential to extend subject to necessary planning permissions and consents. Occupying excellent garden plot
The property is of rendered construction with a single skin/timber framed external bordered outdoor building which we believe was formerly the village post office/store.
The accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall entrance door, staircase to first floor, understairs cupboard, cupboard housing oil central heating boiler.
Dining Room with bay window.
Sitting Room with bay window with views over Mid Wales countryside, wood burning stove.
Lobby to
Family Room with tiled floor, panelled walls.
Rear Bedroom (3).
Bathroom comprising panelled bath with electric shower over, folding shower screen, pedestal washbasin, WC, part tiled walls.
Kitchen comprising base, wall and drawer units, worktop surfaces, inset stainless steel sink, plumbed for washing machine, part tiled walls, recess for cooker, rear entrance door.
First Floor:
Bedroom (1) dormer window, linen cupboard with radiator, velux window.
Bedroom (2) dormer window, velux window, built-in cupboard.
The property occupies a large garden plot extending to 0.336 of an acre. Open carport, side store area. Parking for several vehicles. Extensive front garden enjoying views over the Mid Wales countryside. Side and sloping rear garden. Oil tank. Outside tap. Outside Timber Framed Store Shed (Family Room)
Please note a charge of £36 per person will be applied to cover mandatory Anti-Money Laundering checks for Buyers
Listed by
Newtown
Morris Marshall & Poole
Reference: 157107620
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 27/11/2018
Expiry date: 26/11/2028
Current heating cost: £1,222/year
Potential heating cost: £821/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £39,600
Recommendations
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
- Wind turbine (£15,000 - £25,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan
EPC Graphs
EPC Rating Graph
EPC
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 12/02/2026 (4 months ago) | £250,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLWYN-BEDW, COMMINS COCH, MACHYNLLETH, POWYS, SY20 8LG | £300,000 | 20/03/2023 | Detached |
| 4 GOLEDD DYFI, COMMINS COCH, MACHYNLLETH, POWYS, SY20 8LZ | £235,000 | 14/02/2022 | Detached |
Area average: £267,500 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Powys. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Powys. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Powys.
Location
Address
Glantwymyn, Commins Coch, Powys, Wales, SY20 8LZ, United Kingdom
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Unknown | 1.5 miles |
| Bus stop | Glantwymyn/Cemmaes Rd, Garage | 1.7 miles |
| Shop | Tŷ Cemaes | 1.9 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 3.4 miles |
| University | Canolfan y Dechnoleg Amgen / Centre for Alternative Technology | 5.6 miles |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Machynlleth | 6.0 miles |
| Train station | Maespoeth | 6.1 miles |
| Train station | Corris | 6.2 miles |
| Hospital | Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital | 11.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Glantwymyn | Other | 1.5 miles | — (No rating) |
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