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Mumbles Road, West Cross, Swansea

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • FULL PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED
  • RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A PRIME SEAFRONT PLOT IN ONE OF MUMBLES' MOST PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONS
  • RETENTION OF EXISTING TWO BEDROOM OUTBUILDING FOR USE INCIDENTAL TO THE DWELLING
  • DIRECT ACCESS FROM THE GARDEN TO THE SEA FRONT PROMENADE AND THE SWEEPING SHORELINE OF SWANSEA BAY
  • LIFESTYLE LOCATION WITH A FLAT WALK TO MUMBLES VILLAGE, CAFE'S, RESTAURANTS AND BOUTIQUES
  • EASY ACCESS TO THE RENOWNED BEACHES OF GOWER, SCENIC COASTAL PATHS AND SWANSEA CITY CENTRE
  • UNINTERRUPTED PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS ACROSS SWANSEA BAY
  • EER - F

Description

A rare self-build opportunity on a plot backing directly onto the seafront promenade in one of Wales’s most sought-after coastal locations. Situated in the heart of Mumbles, overlooking the celebrated sweep of Swansea Bay, this exceptional site benefits from full planning permission for a truly unique home in a prime waterfront setting. The plot also includes a unique subterranean property already constructed at the foot of the site, offering immediate accommodation or flexible ancillary space.

Set along the iconic curve of Swansea Bay, Mumbles is renowned for its distinctive coastal atmosphere and strong sense of community. The village centre offers a vibrant collection of independent cafés, restaurants and boutiques, while the seafront promenade provides a scenic route for daily walks beside the water. Nearby beaches at Langland, Caswell and Bracelet Bay offer wide sands and sheltered coves, and the surrounding Gower coastline is internationally recognised for its outstanding natural beauty. Swansea city centre and its rail connections remain conveniently accessible.

Entrance - Via a double glazed PVC door into the hallway.

Hallway - Door to the TV/refreshment room. Door to the shower room. Doors to both home office/fitness rooms. Skylight. Underfloor heating.

Shower Room - 1.475 x 2.154 (4'10" x 7'0" ) - You have a large walk-in shower with oversized shower head above. Double wash hand basin. An opening to storage area. Underfloor heating.

Home Office/Fitness Room - 2.593 x 3.054 (8'6" x 10'0" ) - Door to built-in wardrobe. Skylight. Underfloor heating.

Home Office/Fitness Room - 2.785 x 2.744 (9'1" x 9'0" ) - Door to built-in wardrobe. Skylight. Underfloor heating.

Tv/Kitchen - 5.607 x 3.291 (18'4" x 10'9" ) - Kitchen with running work surface. Running marble work surface. Incorporating a sink where you mix a tap over. Four-ring induction hob. Table oven and grill. Table dishwasher. Table fridge. Table freezer. Skylight. Tiled floor.

Aerial Aspect -

Plot -

Services - Mains electric. Mains sewerage. Mains water. Mains Gas. Broadband type - full fibre. Mobile phone coverage available with EE, Three, O2 & Vodafone.

Council Tax Band - Council Tax Band - F

Tenure - Freehold.

Swansea Building Society is selling the property as mortgagee in possession and an offer of £900,000 has been made for the property. If there is anyone else interested in purchasing the property, a higher offer must be made within 14 days of the date of this notice and be supported by evidence of the financial arrangements available to fund the purchase. Closing date 13/07/2026.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-06-24

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
24 F
82 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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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

10 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

  • Grange Primary School289 metres
    Pupils
    144
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • St. David'S Rc Primary School320 metres
    Pupils
    197
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Y.G.G. Llwynderw328 metres
    Pupils
    312
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Mayals Primary935 metres
    Pupils
    239
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Oystermouth Primary School945 metres
    Pupils
    222
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Secondary

  • Bishopston Comprehensive2.1 miles
    Pupils
    1,128
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Bishop Gore School2.2 miles
    Pupils
    1,315
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Olchfa School2.4 miles
    Pupils
    1,907
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Dylan Thomas Community School3.5 miles
    Pupils
    695
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Gowerton Comprehensive School4.3 miles
    Pupils
    1,127
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    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

Spar - West Cross, Mumbles285 metres
Co-op West Cross - Linden Avenue, Mumbles809 metres
M&S Mumbles Foodhall, Mumbles970 metres

GP surgery

The Mumbles Medical Practice432 metres

Pharmacy

Well283 metres

Green space

Public Park Or Garden155 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

Swansea Rail Station3.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Grange Road212 metres

Typical drive times

Neath26 min · 13 miles
Gorseinon23 min · 8.7 miles
Casllwchwr24 min · 9 miles
Abertawe (city)10 min · 4 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

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

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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