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]
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-06-08
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 120 Farmland & Pasture listings in Wales (25+ acres).
Property Brochure
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Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Surface water
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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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