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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

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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).

This Property£104,167 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £104,396 / acre
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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
75 C
90 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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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

Available at this postcode

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Limited LimitedO2 Limited NoneThree Limited LimitedVodafone Limited None

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

Co-op Hirwaun - Brecon Road, Hirwaun5.4 miles
Co-op Glynneath, Glyn-Neath5.8 miles
Tesco Glynneath Esso Express, Glyn-Neath6.2 miles

GP surgery

Hirwaun Medical Centre5.3 miles

Pharmacy

Well5.3 miles

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

Nearest station

Aberdare Rail Station8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Capel Soar3.2 miles

Typical drive times

Aberdare23 min · 10 miles
Glyn-neath20 min · 11 miles
Treherbert28 min · 14 miles
Merthyr Tydfil26 min · 13 miles
Abertawe (city)45 min · 30 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

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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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