A detached dilapidated cottage and adjoining barn set on 32 acres of land in a rural location with far reaching views, just outside Brynmawr in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
The property (originally 3 stone cottages) offers panoramic countryside views and is currently in a dilapidated state with a gated path leading to the cottage.
The land is ring fenced and has been informally grazed by a local neighbouring farmer There is a small valley to the south east of the house which was formed by open cast mining for iron ore and other heavy metals. There is the remains of the Minehead building which was worked up until the 1980’s. There is an area of ruined stone buildings to the North of the Minehead which was reported to have a number of dwellings, a pub and cobbled street.
The property had full planning permission in 2020 (20/18812/FUL) to develop into a four double bedroom home with living room, open plan kitchen/dining room which is vaulted to the new barn roof, study/snug, boot room/utility with toilet, two bathrooms and an en-suite shower room.
The full planning permission will have lapsed in 2025 but you can still view the application on the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park planning portal - 20/18812/FUL.
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GF - Lobby, Two rooms, stairs, barn and stores
FF - Landing, two rooms.
OS - 32 acres of ring-fenced land with some dilapidated buildings. Gated path to house
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FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 online via the Seel Auctions website. Bidding will commence from midday on Monday, 26 October and conclude in order from Lot 1 at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, 27 October
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