Pleasant View, Pontsticill, Merthyr Tydfil
- Land size
- 5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- 5 Bedrooms Detached Cottage Steeped In History
- Approximately 5 Acres
- Picturesque Setting With Amazing Scenery
- 2485 Sq.ft Of Accommodation
- Brecon Beacons National Park
- Double Garage
- Fantastic Potential
Description
Found in this most idyllic country setting steeped in history and positioned adjacent to the Brecon Beacons Steam Railway. Walker and Lewis are delighted to offer for sale this detached character cottage set in approximately 5 acres. This family home is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons National Park. This Park is one of the most famous outdoor spaces in the UK, so it should come as no surprise that it’s also home to some of the most amazing country walks.
Set in approximately 5 acres and land, Pleasant View enjoys views over this picturesque village. With ample accommodation measuring approximately 2485 sq.ft briefly comprises an entrance hallway, lounge, two kitchens, utility room, Dining rooms, sitting rooms, fifth bedroom and a shower room to the ground floor. First floor landing and 4 bedrooms all with walk in dressing areas/wardrobes, and an ensuite to the master bedroom. Having 3 separate staircases the accommodation is currently split into two distinct sections making a perfect fit for split living.
Outside, the grounds set over 5 acres of countryside are steeped in history with old limestone kilns on-site further adding to the property's character and potential. The property further boasts a detached double garage with room above, and an additional hardstand with planning permission for an additional double garage.
This property has too many features to mention, and viewings are a must to fully appreciate all that his picturesque country cottage has to offer.
Entrance hallway
Entrance door, stairs to the first floor accommodation, doors to sitting and dining rooms.
Sitting Room/Bedroom 5
Tiled flooring, ceiling with exposed beams
Kitchen/Diner/Family Room
Fitted with a matching range of base units, 1+1/2 bowl sink unit with mixer tap, fitted electric oven with electric four ring hob, additional range cooker with back boiler, uPVC double glazed window to the front rear.
Reception Room
Window to rear, fireplace with solid fuel stove with glass door in chimney.
Shower Room/WC
Three piece suite comprising a tiled double shower cubicle with fitted shower, matching shower base and glass screen, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC, obscure glazed window to rear, tiled flooring.
Dining room
UPVC double glazed window to front, uPVC double glazed double door to side, door to stairs proving access to bedroom two:
Lounge
UPVC double glazed window to front, double radiator, uPVC double glazed double door to side, door with stairs leading to the master bedroom, door to:
Kitchen
Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units, stainless steel sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap, fitted eye level electric oven, four ring gas hob (LPG Gas Cylinders), radiator, uPVC double glazed double door to side, door to:
Utility room
Plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for fridge, freezer and tumble dryer, uPVC double glazed door to side.
Master bedroom
UPVC double glazed window to side, double radiator, door to walk in wardrobe/dressing area, door to:
En-Suite Bathroom
Three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC.
Bedroom Two
Window to side, dormer window to front, sloping ceiling, access to walk in wardrobe/dressing area,
Bedroom Three
UPVC double glazed dormer window to front.
Bedroom Four
UPVC double glazed dormer window to front, access to walk in wardrobe/dressing area.
Study Area
sloping ceiling
Potential bathroom area
With plumbing and UPVC double glazed door to rear.
Outside
Outside, the grounds set over 5 acres of countryside are steeped in history with old limestone kilns on-site further adding to the property's character and potential. The property further boasts a detached double garage measuring 8.02m x 5.54m with room above. An additional hardstand with planning permission for an additional double garage.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 460 Homes with Land listings in Wales (5+ 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
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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
- Pantysgallog Primary School1.8 miles
- Pupils
- 412
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Gellifaelog Primary School2.4 miles
- Pupils
- 226
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Dowlais Primary School2.5 miles
- Pupils
- 194
- Type
- Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Goetre Primary School2.7 miles
- Pupils
- 413
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School2.8 miles
- Pupils
- 989
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-16)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
Secondary
- Pen-Y-Dre High School2.2 miles
- Pupils
- 893
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-16)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School2.8 miles
- Pupils
- 989
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-16)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Cyfarthfa High School3.4 miles
- Pupils
- 785
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-16)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Idris Davies School 3 to 185.4 miles
- Pupils
- 812
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Tredegar Comprehensive School5.6 miles
- Pupils
- 746
- 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.
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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
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Rivers and the sea
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Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
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- 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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Unit 31G Pant Industrial Estate Merthyr Tydfil CF48 2SR
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