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4 MAES TREFOR

TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD LL47 6TU

2 beds 1 baths 624 sq ft Listed 12 Sep 2024 (-641d)

£175,000

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (LL47 6TU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 MAES TREFOR, TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD LL47 6TU |
| Price | £175,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 58 m² |
| Last sold | £158,000 Sep 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 24/11/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,116/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,010

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- E (£10)
- L2 (£1,200 - £1,800)
- 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/9310-2995-6490-2424-4411)

## Description

The bungalow is located in the centre of the village of Talsarnau, which has a public house, primary school and railway station. Step outside the  property and walk in any direction and you will discover the revitalising tonic of rural living.  Mountain walks are breath taking in every sense and the calm of the estuary is only moments away. 5 minutes from the property is land designated as a “Site of Special Scientific Interest” proving to be a bird watchers paradise and the Welsh coastal path can be picked up nearby. Indeed, the surrounding area is a delight, appealing to those who wish to leave behind the hustle and bustle, whilst being only moments away from nearby Harlech, boasting a cliff top Castle and championship Golf course and the harbour town of Porthmadog.

Accommodation comprises: ( all measurements are approximate )

Side entrance door into

**Hallway** - Central hallway with storage cupboard housing electric box,  with doors leading to

**Lounge** - 5.69 x 3.42 (18'8" x 11'2") - Carpeted, night storage heater,TV point, uPVC window to rear aspect

**Kitchen** - 2.61 x 2.78 (8'6" x 9'1") - Range of wall-mounted and floor-standing units in white, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, slot for electric cooker and 'fridge, walk-in shelved cupboard, uPVC window to side aspect, door into conservatory.

**Conservatory** - 2.88 x 2.59 (9'5" x 8'5") - uPVC conservatory with door to rear garden

**Bedroom 1** - 3.87 x 2.64 (12'8" x 8'7") - Carpeted, night storage heater, uPVC window to front aspect

**Bedroom 2** - 3.36 x 2.95 (11'0" x 9'8") - Carpeted, night storage heater, uPVC window to front aspect

**Shower Room** - 1.64 x 1.97 (5'4" x 6'5") - Shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, W/C, sink, cupboard housing water tank, uPVC window with modesty glass

**External** - Private driveway leading to large garage, brick built with white "up and over" door.

Enclosed garden to rear. Hardscaping to front of bungalow.

**Services** - Mains water, drainage and electricity.

Gwynedd council tax band C.

**Material Information** - Freehold property.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/152356694/630106) - Floorplan.jpg

## EPC Graphs

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 MAES TREFOR, TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD, LL47 6TU | £158,000 | 11/09/2025 | Detached |
| 4 MAES TREFOR, TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD, LL47 6TU | £110,000 | 13/08/2014 | 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] 15 MAES TREFOR, TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD, LL47 6TU | £145,000 | 03/05/2023 | Detached |
| TYN Y COED, TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD, LL47 6UH | £330,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| TREMEIFION, TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD, LL47 6UH | £725,000 | 23/08/2021 | Detached |
| CAERFFYNNON 3, TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD, LL47 6TA | £130,000 | 29/07/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 MAES TREFOR, TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD, LL47 6TU | £173,000 | 18/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £159,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £395,000 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £158,000 (1 Detached, LL47, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +10.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £627/mo
- **Realistic:** £697/mo
- **Optimistic:** £767/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Bungalow, Maes Trefor, LL47 | £945/mo | 2 | 0.02 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £945/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £94,500

*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 £945/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £136/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.2%

*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:** £3,017/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -57.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Gwynedd; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 41.5%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

58 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£158,000 Sep 2025

Price per m²

£3,017/m²

Local average

£158,000 (+10.8%)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Vacant possession
Huge potential to create perfect new home
Located in quiet cul-de-sac
Close to public transport links
Front and rear gardens with ample parking
Garage and private driveway providing ample parking facilities
Situated in Talsarnau, close to beautiful beaches and scenic walks

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Electric
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Yes

Description

Croeso i 4 Maes Trefor - a detached bungalow located in a peaceful cul de sac in the village of Talsarnau. The property boasts 2 bedrooms, shower room, kitchen and a generous reception room, offering a cosy but spacious layout for you to transform. The bungalow does requires modernisation throughout - but is a blank canvas for new owners to create their ideal home. With the benefit of front and rear gardens, a detached garage, ample off road parking and a conservatory from the kitchen, the property offers scope, potential and flexibility to become whatever you need in a home.

The bungalow is located in the centre of the village of Talsarnau, which has a public house, primary school and railway station. Step outside the property and walk in any direction and you will discover the revitalising tonic of rural living. Mountain walks are breath taking in every sense and the calm of the estuary is only moments away. 5 minutes from the property is land designated as a “Site of Special Scientific Interest” proving to be a bird watchers paradise and the Welsh coastal path can be picked up nearby. Indeed, the surrounding area is a delight, appealing to those who wish to leave behind the hustle and bustle, whilst being only moments away from nearby Harlech, boasting a cliff top Castle and championship Golf course and the harbour town of Porthmadog.

Accommodation comprises: ( all measurements are approximate )

Side entrance door into

Hallway - Central hallway with storage cupboard housing electric box, with doors leading to

Lounge - 5.69 x 3.42 (18'8" x 11'2") - Carpeted, night storage heater,TV point, uPVC window to rear aspect

Kitchen - 2.61 x 2.78 (8'6" x 9'1") - Range of wall-mounted and floor-standing units in white, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, slot for electric cooker and 'fridge, walk-in shelved cupboard, uPVC window to side aspect, door into conservatory.

Conservatory - 2.88 x 2.59 (9'5" x 8'5") - uPVC conservatory with door to rear garden

Bedroom 1 - 3.87 x 2.64 (12'8" x 8'7") - Carpeted, night storage heater, uPVC window to front aspect

Bedroom 2 - 3.36 x 2.95 (11'0" x 9'8") - Carpeted, night storage heater, uPVC window to front aspect

Shower Room - 1.64 x 1.97 (5'4" x 6'5") - Shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, W/C, sink, cupboard housing water tank, uPVC window with modesty glass

External - Private driveway leading to large garage, brick built with white "up and over" door.
Enclosed garden to rear. Hardscaping to front of bungalow.

Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity.
Gwynedd council tax band C.

Material Information - Freehold property.

Listed by

Harlech

Tom Parry & Co

Reference: 152356694

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 25/11/2024

Expiry date: 24/11/2034

Current heating cost: £1,116/year

Potential heating cost: £670/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,010

EPC E or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)
High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£1,200 - £1,800)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan.jpg

EPC Graphs

EPC AWAITED.png.jpg

Price history

44% since 2014

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	11/09/2025 (9 months ago)	£158,000	+43.6%
Sold	13/08/2014 (11 years ago)	£110,000	—

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
Same street 15 MAES TREFOR, TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD, LL47 6TU	£145,000	03/05/2023	Detached
TYN Y COED, TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD, LL47 6UH	£330,000	26/08/2022	Detached
TREMEIFION, TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD, LL47 6UH	£725,000	23/08/2021	Detached
CAERFFYNNON 3, TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD, LL47 6TA	£130,000	29/07/2021	Detached
Same street 3 MAES TREFOR, TALSARNAU, GWYNEDD, LL47 6TU	£173,000	18/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £159,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £395,000 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -57.9%

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

1y (index) 3.1%

5y (index) 18.2%

10y (index) 41.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Gwynedd. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £627/mo

Realistic £697/mo

Optimistic £767/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gwynedd.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View LL47 6TU

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Talsarnau	0.0 miles
Shop	R J Williams	0.2 miles
Train station	Talsarnau	0.2 miles
Train station	Tygwyn	0.8 miles
Shop	Pot Jam Shop	1.6 miles
Hospital	Ysbyty Alltwen	4.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	1
Total incidents	1

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 Talsarnau	Other	0.0 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Cefn Coch	Other	1.9 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Ardudwy	Other	3.4 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Y Gorlan	Other	3.4 miles	— (No rating)
Ysgol Eifionydd	Other	3.4 miles	— (No rating)

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
2 Bed Bungalow, Maes Trefor, LL47	£945/mo	2	0.02 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £945/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 7.1% gross yield avg £158,667 sale, £945/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.54%

Max investor price (0.8%) £118,125

Target investor price (1%) £94,500

Gross yield 6.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 15.4×

Monthly cashflow £136/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 3.2%

This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).

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