# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SA4 9FL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 38 RHODFA GELLI AUR, SWANSEA, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA SA4 9FL | | Price | £265,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | D | | Floor area | 76 m² | | Last sold | £260,000 Nov 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 11/06/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £321/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0320-3882-2260-2597-7751) ## Description The Property We are thrilled to present this contemporary semi-detached 3-bedroom house located in the sought-after village of Penllergaer, nestled within the prestigious Parc Mawr Bellway estate. Boasting a prime location, this property offers the perfect blend of modern living and convenience, making it an ideal choice for families and professionals alike. Key Features: Desirable Location: Situated within the highly desirable Parc Mawr Bellway estate, this property enjoys close proximity to a range of local amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and both Welsh and English Primary and Secondary schools. Excellent Commuting Links: With easy access to M4 Junction 47 and Swansea city centre, commuting is a breeze, ensuring convenience for daily travel and leisure activities. Impeccable Condition: Less than a year old, this property has been meticulously maintained by its current owners and exudes modern design throughout, offering a stylish and comfortable living environment. Spacious Accommodation: Comprising an entrance hall, cloakroom/w.c., lounge, and kitchen/diner on the ground floor, and three bedrooms (one with en-suite) and a family bathroom on the first floor, the layout is designed for both practicality and comfort. Landscaped Rear Garden: The property features a beautifully landscaped rear garden, predominantly laid to lawn with a patio area, providing the perfect space for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. Driveway Parking: With its own driveway, parking is convenient and secure, ensuring hassle-free access to the property. NHBC Coverage: The property benefits from NHBC coverage for 9.5 years, providing peace of mind for the buyer regarding structural warranty and quality assurance. Open Aspect Views: Situated in a desirable spot within the estate, the property offers open aspect views over the field to the front, adding to its charm and appeal. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this stunning property your new home. Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250594) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250595) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250596) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250597) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250598) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250599) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250600) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250601) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250602) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250603) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250604) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250605) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250606) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250607) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/146092823/250608) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/146092823/250609) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/146092823/250610) - epc ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 38 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £260,000 | 17/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 38 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £236,995 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 12 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £338,995 | 17/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £209,995 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 9 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £239,995 | 07/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 7 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £209,995 | 06/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 3 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £239,995 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 15 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £292,995 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 13 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £292,995 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 2 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £442,995 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 8 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £238,995 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 4 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £304,995 | 02/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 14 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £394,995 | 25/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 26 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £444,995 | 18/09/2023 | Detached | | 3 BRYNRHOS CRESCENT, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9AT | £290,000 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 16 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £238,995 | 14/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 40 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £329,995 | 27/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 32 RHODFA GELLI AUR, PENLLERGAER, SWANSEA, SA4 9FL | £279,995 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £300,062 (15 sales) **Area average:** £290,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £218,253 (73 Semi-detached, SA4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +21.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (England). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,294/mo - **Realistic:** £1,438/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,582/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 Detached House, Llwyn Teg, SA5 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,200/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000 *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 £1,200/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £11/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.2% *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:** £3,487/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 30.4% - **10y growth:** 48.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for England; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.2% - **5y growth (index):** 18.9% - **10y growth (index):** 47.4% ## 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)