Ystradfellte, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff.
- Land size
- 4.08 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Off-Grid Barn Conversion
- Detached & Bespoke Living Accommodation
- Approx. 4.082 Acres of Ground & Woodland
- Private & Elevated Position with Stunning Views
- Annexe providing Airbnb Business
- 3 Bedrooms in Total
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Within 1 Mile of the 4 Waterfalls Walk
- New Generator (Installed Feb'26)
Description
A rare opportunity to purchase an 'Off-Grid' restored barn conversion located in a private and rural setting which enjoys an elevated position just outside the village of Ystradfellte in the Brecon Beacons National Park and within Waterfall Country, which benefits from spacious grounds of approximately 4.082 acres including woodland, a selection of outbuildings and a Treehouse.
Discover a unique chance to acquire a beautifully restored stone barn conversion, set in a private and tranquil rural location on the outskirts of Ystradfellte, nestled within the breathtaking Brecon Beacons National Park and the renowned Waterfall Country.
This off-grid retreat enjoys an elevated position with far-reaching views and stands within approximately 4.082 acres of enchanting grounds. The property includes a mix of woodland, gardens, and outbuildings, and even a charming Treehouse, making it an ideal escape for those seeking peace, privacy, and a closer connection with nature. The gardens also include an orchard, polytunnel and fruit cage which extend out into the woodland which features a disused lime kiln and a stone quarry adjacent.
Whether you're looking for a secluded residence, a lifestyle change, or a unique holiday investment, this property offers exceptional potential in a truly idyllic setting which is accessed via a gated private track off a private lane from the main road, yet is only a couple of miles from the village and accessible to many attractions and walking hikes, such as Pen-y-Fan, waterfall walks, caves, and cycling routes. P
Accommodation
Dining Room
Glazed linked dining room with sliding glazed doors. Built in large Sharpes storage cupboard with full mirrored sliding doors. Exposed stone work and doors to both the Lounge and to the West Wing accommodation:
Living Room/Kitchen
Woodburning stove, storage cupboards and double height space.
Rayburn stove (log fuelled), oven, log hob and space for washing machine.
Master Bedroom
Pivoted rising staircase to Mezzanine bedroom and office area.
Wet Room
Shower, W/C and wash basin.
West Wing Accommodation
Kitchenette Area
2 hob gas stove, wash basin and tiled floor. Door to Plant Room & Utility area and doors to the Sun Room & Inner Hall:
Boiler Room
Housing biomass boiler, water cylinders, UV filters and controls to the solar panels. Ventilated cupboard for the lithium iron battery bank, space for deep freezer and plumbing for washing machine/dryer.
Sun Room
Flagstone floor with glazed units overlooking the garden and door to the outside.
Inner Hall
Doors to the two bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom 1
Built in wardrobe and door to patio garden.
Bedroom 2
Tiled floor and built in wardrobe.
Bathroom
Fitted bath with shower, W/C and heated towel rail.
Outside
To the outside, the property sits in approximately 4.082 acres of grounds and woodland. The property is approached by a private gated track off a private road from the village. The garden features a Treehouse (with electricity supply) with rope bridge, large pond area, gardens and patio area. To the rear of the property the garden includes a polytunnel, fruit cage and orchard. Banked garden area housing the solar panels. The remaining grounds are mainly woodlands, an interesting feature of which a disused lime kiln and quarry is located. There is also a timber clad storage container with separate W/C and a Store which houses the automatically controlled diesel generator and provides storage for biomass fuel (wood pellets) etc.
Services
All services are privately supplied and are Off-Grid.
Biomass boiler connected to log burning Rayburn.
6kW photo-voltaic ground-mounted PV (photo-voltaic) panels.
Auto top-up power supply by Diesel Generator with oil tank adjacent (installed March 2025).
10 KVA generator (Installed 2026).
Solar hot water system for supplement domestic & heating.
Under floor heating throughout.
Telecom landline available.
LPG bottle for cooking.
Private water borehole and private drainage via a Klargester.
Off-grid power supply by Generator with Oil Tank.
Wireless broadband supply provided by Voneus IT.
Phone line Connection (Not in Use).
Mobile Signal - Check with your provider.
EPC Rating: C = 75/90
Council Tax Band: B
Tenure: Freehold
DIRECTIONS
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,208 Homes with Land listings in Wales (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- 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
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Available at this postcode
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
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
- Penderyn Primary3.6 miles
- Pupils
- 194
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Hirwaun Primary School5.5 miles
- Pupils
- 294
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Cwmnedd Primary School5.9 miles
- Pupils
- 172
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- YGG Cwm Nedd5.9 miles
- Pupils
- 143
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Maesmarchog Community Primary School5.9 miles
- Pupils
- 83
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
Secondary
- Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun5.9 miles
- Pupils
- 1,030
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Pen-Y-Dre High School7.6 miles
- Pupils
- 893
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-16)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- St John Baptist CIW High School7.7 miles
- Pupils
- 946
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School8.2 miles
- Pupils
- 989
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-16)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Aberdare Community School8.2 miles
- Pupils
- 1,227
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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