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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).

This Property£160,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £55,494 / 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
27 F
84 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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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

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good LimitedThree Good GoodVodafone Limited Limited

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

Asda Merthyr Tydfil Superstore, Merthyr Tydfil2.3 miles
Lidl Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil2.3 miles
Spar - Dowlais Top, Merthyr Tydfil2.4 miles

GP surgery

Morlais Medical Practice2.4 miles

Pharmacy

Dowlais Pharmacy2.3 miles

Green space

Play Space0.6 miles

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

Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station3.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Pontsticill Terminus391 metres

Typical drive times

Rhymney15 min · 7.8 miles
Tredegar18 min · 10 miles
Ebbw Vale19 min · 11 miles
Merthyr Tydfil15 min · 6.4 miles
Abertawe (city)46 min · 34 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 3Higher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

Surface water

Within the mapped surface water zoneMapped risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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