Brynffynnon
CAERNARFON, FACHWEN, GWYNEDD LL55 3HD
£450,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Last sold
£525,000 Mar 2026
Local average
£312,742 (+43.9%)
Street crime
22 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Stunning Detached Chapel Conversion
- Accommodation Laid Out Over 3 Floors
- 5 Bedrooms (Master With En-suite)
- Open Plan Living Room/Kitchen Plus Snug
- Contemporary Yet Retaining Essential Character
- Excellent Padarn Lake & Snowdon Views
- Double Glazing & Oil Central Heating
- Driveway & Plentiful Off Road Parking
- Spacious Lawned Garden & Decked Patio
- Viewing Simply A Must To Fully Appreciate
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes, Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Capel Fachwen, appearing to date back to 1862 is a conversion of some note, offering exceptionally roomy accommodation laid out over 3 levels with a definite contemporary yet under-stated style mixed with all the essential character that these Welsh chapels are renowned for. The rural position in this popular community affords splendid views towards Padarn Lake, the village of Llanberis and the summit of Snowdon - something you'll never tire of! The property sits within spacious garden grounds and comes with a private driveway and plentiful parking. Internally, you'll be spoilt for space as all rooms are generously proportioned with the ground floor purposely and attractively laid out. A partially raised lounge comes with a cosy multi-fuel stove, there's a reading area tucked away in the corner, a dining area and a smashing kitchen complete with polished granite worktops and a whole host of built-in appliances. The master bedroom has a part curved feature wall and contemporary en-suite whilst the principal bathroom really catches the eye. The snug offers the possibility of privacy and really lives up to its name. The bedrooms to the second floor are located within the roof space with all rooms oozing character. Benefiting from timber double glazing and oil fired central heating (under-floor heating to the ground floor; conventional radiators elsewhere) the accommodation comprises: Entrance Hall, spacious open plan Lounge/Kitchen/Diner, Snug, Utility Room with Wc, Landing, Master Bedroom with En-suite and walk-in Wardrobe, rear Hall, Bathroom, second floor Landing and a further 4 Bedrooms.
LOCATION The property is located in the picturesque community of Fachwen - a rural setting tucked away amongst the wooded slopes above Padarn Lake. The area is noted for its mixed deciduous woodland, rocky outcrops and some stunning scenery towards Snowdon and the surrounding hills. The property also overlooks the lively tourist village of Llanberis located across the shores of the lake, a renowned destination and a magnet for climbers and walkers seeking the thrill of the great outdoors. Llanberis offers a range of shops/amenities, restaurants and adventure facilities. The nearest village of Brynrefail has a post office and primary school while Llanrug has a 2 village stores, primary and secondary schools as well as a few other welcome amenities. The historic town of Caernarfon will cater for all your major shopping needs which is located some 6 miles away. The city of Bangor, with its University and general hospital is also within easy commuting distance by car
ENTRANCE HALL
DINING KITCHEN 39' 0" x 21' 5" (11.89m x 6.55m max)
LOUNGE 20' 2" x 12' 11" (6.17m x 3.96m)
SNUG 8' 5" x 20' 7" (2.59m x 6.28m)
UTILITY ROOM & WC 8' 10" x 18' 2" (2.70m x 5.54m)
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
BEDROOM 1 19' 7" x 18' 11" (5.97m x 5.77m max)
ENSUITE 8' 11" x 10' 6" (2.72m x 3.22m)
WARDROBE 8' 9" x 7' 4" (2.68m x 2.26m)
BATHROOM 8' 8" x 12' 9" (2.66m x 3.91m)
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
BEDROOM 2 17' 7" x 17' 7" (5.37m x 5.38m) Partial limited headroom.
BEDROOM 3 17' 5" x 17' 8" (5.32m x 5.39m) Partial limited headroom.
BEDROOM 4 18' 2" x 17' 7" (5.55m x 5.36m) Partial limited headroom.
BEDROOM 5 15' 8" x 12' 2" (4.79m x 3.72m max) Partial limited headroom.
OUTSIDE ** To the front is a long sweeping slate gravelled driveway with two 5 bar timber gates leading to a wide off road parking area with a shrubbery/flowerbed border. To the right of the property is a spacious raised timber decked patio where you can enjoy great views and would definitely be the place for a barbecue come the warmer summer months! Beneath the patio is an open storage space/sheltered parking area for 1 vehicle. The decking area runs along the rear of the property where there is an external spiral staircase leading to the first floor rear hall. Steps from the patio lead to a sizeable sloping lawned garden which extends towards the hillside at the rear where you'll also find many mature pine trees and shrubs.
Note: a neighbouring property has vehicular right of way along the drive to reach their property.
Listed by
Caernarfon
Dafydd Hardy
Reference: 39752802
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Ffynnon, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 39 | 60 | 132 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Bryn Meddiant, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 55 | 72 | 163 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Bryn Pistyll, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 5 | 64 | 72 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Bryn Seiont, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 33 | 76 | 107 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| Bryn Seiont, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 1 | 46 | 47 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| Brynteg, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 47 | 82 | 81 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Bwythyn Bach, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 1 | 20 | 54 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| Cae Canol Farm, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 28 | 80 | 131 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Capel Fachwen, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 33 | 76 | 296 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Capel Fachwen, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 34 | 42 | 268 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Cwm Deiliog, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 13 | 90 | 52 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Gallod, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 14 | 46 | 82 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Garth Cottage, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 34 | 104 | 88 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| Graig Y Fachwen, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 6 | 74 | 48 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Rhos y Bel, Fachwen, CAERNARFON | 26 | 84 | 88 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC Front Page
EPC 2
Price history
81% since 2011
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 31/03/2026 (4 months ago) | £525,000 | +61.5% |
| Sold | 15/12/2017 (8 years ago) | £325,000 | +12.1% |
| Sold | 14/03/2011 (15 years ago) | £290,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYDDYN UCHAF, FACHWEN, CAERNARFON, GWYNEDD, LL55 3HD | £456,000 | 06/01/2023 | Detached |
Area average: £456,000 (1 sale)
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): Gwynedd. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Gwynedd. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gwynedd.
Location
Address
Fachwen, Llanddeiniolen, Brynrefail, Gwynedd, Wales, LL55 3HD, United Kingdom
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Train station | Cei Llydan | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Penllyn | 0.7 miles |
| Bus stop | Llanberis Coed-y-Glyn | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | V12 Outdoor | 0.9 miles |
| Shop | Llanberis Resoles | 0.9 miles |
| Bus stop | Llanberis HSBC | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Gwynedd | 5.3 miles |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Eryri | 5.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 22 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 Gwaun Gynfi | Other | 0.9 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ysgol Dolbadarn | Other | 1.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ysgol Gymuned Penisarwaun | Other | 1.8 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ysgol Llanrug | Other | 2.6 miles | — (No rating) |
| Ysgol Brynrefail | Other | 2.7 miles | — (No rating) |
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