Run down three-bedroom house swamped by climbing plants on sale for £32,000

This three-bedroom house is on sale for a bargain rate – but the new owner will have their work cut out.

Up for auction with a guide price of £32,000, the semi-detached property is in need of a lot of TLC, with climbing plants engulfing its exterior.

New owners will also have to cope with damp and faded interior of the house in Skewen, Wales – singer Bonnie Tyler’s home village.

There’s no doubt it’s a big job, but there’s a lot of potential for the right buyer.

Angie Davey, of Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions said: ‘The front is encased in climbers and inside the ceiling is jacked up in various places.

‘Paint is peeling and wallpaper is hanging from the walls. Having said all this there is real potential in this large, semi-detached home.

‘Make no mistake, this is a major renovation project but with money and imagination it could be turned into a lovely family home after a complete refurbishment.’

Images of the home, which is currently vacant, show the state of disrepair it’s fallen into, from stained walls to dated kitchen and bathroom fittings.

There is a decent-sized garden to the back of the property, although it’s currently inaccessible due to the overgrown plants.

Agents highlight its large attic, which they say could be renovated subject to planning permission.

As for the location, Skewen, within the borough of Neath Port Talbot, is a popular spot for families. Served by a nearby station, trains run to Swansea and Cardiff every few hours.

The industrial village is steeped in history, home to the ruins of Neath Abbey monastery and an ancient standing stone known as the Carreg Bica.

According to Rightmove, the average house price in the region is £156,703 – a whole lot more than what this fixer-upper is set to fetch.

So if you’ve got the know-how to bring this house back to its former glory, don’t mind getting your hands dirty, and want a taste of Welsh village living, this may be your perfect project.

The home will be offered for sale by Paul Fosh Auctions on Tuesday August 30, with a guide price of £32,000 and a minimum bid amount of £29,000.

Check out the listing and enquire to view here.

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