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Guide Price£165,000

Land at Glyn Mawr, Ynyswen, Penycae, SA9

Land size
31.28 acres

Key Features

  • 31.28 acre parcel of grazing land and woodland
  • Traditional stone outbuilding and stable/field shelter
  • Situated on periphery of Ynyswen, between Abercrave & Penycae
  • Breath taking views over surrounding valley
  • Quiet Position with Excellent Access to the A4067
  • Of great appeal to those seeking land for environmental, conservation, equestrian, agricultural or recreational purposes

Description

An exciting opportunity to acquire a 31.28 acre (approx.) parcel of land comprising a mixture of grazing land and woodland situated on the periphery of the village and community of Ynyswen, nearer the large villages of Abercrave and Penycae, in the Upper Swansea Valley, offering considerable equestrian, amenity and lifestyle appeal.

Overview

An exciting opportunity to acquire a 31.28 acre (approx.) parcel of land comprising a mixture of grazing land and woodland situated on the periphery of the village and community of Ynyswen, nearer the large villages of Abercrave and Penycae, in the Upper Swansea Valley.

Ynyswen is a well-regarded village near Ystradgynlais in Powys, set within the Brecon Beacons National Park at the upper end of the Swansea Valley. Known for its striking scenery and peaceful rural atmosphere, the area offers an attractive countryside lifestyle while remaining well connected.

Ystradgynlais provides a good range of everyday amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, cafés, schools and healthcare facilities. The surrounding area is renowned for its walking and outdoor pursuits, with Pen y Fan and the popular Four Waterfalls Walk both within easy reach.

The village is conveniently positioned for access to Brecon, Neath and Swansea, with strong road links to the wider South Wales region and the M4 corridor, making it an ideal balance of rural living and accessibility.

Outbuildings

The land benefits from a traditional stone outbuilding under a pitched corrugated sheeted roof with rear lean-to utilised as a stable and tack room / hay store. There is also a further timber field shelter.

Land Classification

The land is classified as slowly permeable seasonally wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils and is as Grade 5 agricultural land according to the Agricultural Land Classification produced by the Welsh Government.

Access

The land and stables are accessed off Cribarth, an established residential street, a short distance off the A4067.

Tenure

We are advised the land is held on a Freehold basis.

Services

We are advised the land benefits from a natural water source with no other mains services / connections.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way

The property is sold to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and any other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether referenced or not.

We understand that a Bridleway referenced 089/22/1 and Footpath referenced 089/24/1 according to Powys County Council Right of Way Maps.

Planning

Please direct all planning related enquiries to Powys County Council - Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG.
Telephone: 01597 827460

Local Authority

Powys County Council, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG.
Telephone: 01597 827460.

Plans, Areas & Schedules

A copy of the plan is attached for identification purposes only. The purchasers shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annual a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with sole selling agents Rees Richards & Partners.
Please contact our Swansea Office for further information -
Druslyn House, De la Beche Street, Swansea SA1 3HH
Tel: 01792 650 705
Email: [email protected]

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-06-08

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 120 Farmland & Pasture listings in Wales (25+ acres).

This Property£5,275 / acre
Farmland & Pasture Average (25+ acres) £8,377 / acre
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Property Brochure

Seen the details? The full report adds the independent checks: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Ysgol Y Cribarth1.3 miles
    Pupils
    116
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Maesmarchog Community Primary School2.3 miles
    Pupils
    83
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm2.9 miles
    Pupils
    188
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • YGG Blaendulais3 miles
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Blaendulais Primary School3 miles
    Pupils
    93
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Secondary

  • Ysgol Maesydderwen4.3 miles
    Pupils
    513
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur5 miles
    Pupils
    1,557
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Cwmtawe Community School9.4 miles
    Pupils
    1,047
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun9.7 miles
    Pupils
    1,030
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Llangatwg Community School9.8 miles
    Pupils
    750
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Morrisons Daily Ystradgynlais, Ystradgynlais3.6 miles
Tesco Ystradgynlais Superstore, Ystradgynlais4.5 miles
Tesco Glynneath Esso Express, Glyn-Neath5 miles

GP surgery

Pengorof Surgery3.9 miles

Pharmacy

Dyffryn Pharmacy2.2 miles

Green space

Playing Field781 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Neath Rail Station11 miles

Nearest bus stop

Post Office230 metres

Typical drive times

Aberdare28 min · 17 miles
Glyn-neath15 min · 8.4 miles
Pontardawe20 min · 11 miles
Ystradgynlais10 min · 4.3 miles
Abertawe (city)34 min · 19 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Natural Resources Wales flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Within the mapped surface water zoneMapped risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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