Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Ferndale, Mid Glamorgan

Ferndale is a former mining town in the Rhondda Fach valley, lying between Maerdy and Tylorstown. Once dominated by collieries and slagheaps, residents of Ferndale now look out on moors, wooded hills and mountains from a town where rows of cut-stone terraced cottages and houses are the only visible reminders of Ferndale's mining heritage. Today, Ferndale rejoices in its green parks, river walks, fresh air and its local rugby team that re-formed in 1989 and plays on a former colliery tip called Greenwood Park. Also enjoying Ferndale's green spaces are local cricket and football clubs.

If you are looking for cottages or houses for sale in Ferndale, as mentioned, the town's housing stock is mainly terraced cottages and houses that range from one or two bedrooms up to three bedrooms in the more substantial terraced houses. The beauty of these townhouses is that they don't obstruct the views of some of the most lovely and breathtaking scenery in Wales. Estate agents in Ferndale also represent a very few detached houses but flats for sale in Ferndale are rare. Please contact Ferndale estate agents for information on any flats that may be available and for all cottages and houses currently on the market.

Amenities for property in Ferndale

Pubs have always been an important part of Welsh life and Ferndale has 10 pubs and clubs covering a variety of social activities. In the town centre there are a few shops selling essentials and a sales and service garage. Other amenities include an all-weather football pitch, tennis courts, a bowling green, and a skate park. There are two schools in Ferndale: Ysgol Gymraeg Llyn y Forwyn and Ferndale Community School.

Transport in Ferndale

The railway station in Porth is 4 miles south of Ferndale and is on the Treherbert line that connects with the railway station in Cardiff. By road, Ferndale is on the A4233 and local buses operate routes to Ystrad Rhondda Station, Penrhys, Tylorstown, and Maerdy.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Ferndale, which is covered by postcode CF43, you may also like to consider Treorchy, Pentre, Mountain Ash, Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Treharris, Bargoed, Porth, Tonypandy, and Pontypridd.