5 bed town house for sale

Portland Road, Aberystwyth SY23

Situated in a highly convenient position in the heart of Aberystwyth, just a short stroll from the town centre and seafront, 10 Portland Road is an appealing Victorian townhouse that stands out from many of its neighbouring properties. Arranged over four floors, this spacious and well-presented home combines period character with modern improvements, offering versatile accommodation with considerable potential for a variety of buyers.

The property benefits from a modern kitchen and updated bathroom facilities, complemented by a bright, airy interior and gas fired central heating. Particularly noteworthy is its excellent EPC rating of C, offering an attractive level of energy efficiency for a property of this age and style.

The accommodation provides a welcoming lounge/dining room alongside a modern kitchen/breakfast room, creating practical spaces for everyday living and entertaining. A useful ground-floor utility and shower room adds further convenience, while the upper floors offer five bedrooms, an attic area with Velux roof windows, a bathroom and a separate WC. The additional attic space provides useful flexibility, subject to any necessary consents and building regulations.

Externally, the property enjoys a private town garden/ courtyard, providing a sheltered outdoor space to relax and unwind. Its central position also lends itself to a convenient, car-free lifestyle, with shops, cafés, restaurants, local amenities and the beautiful seafront all within easy walking distance.

The property will appeal to both owner-occupiers and investors alike. The generous bedroom provision and adaptable layout offer exciting possibilities for a substantial family home, while the property is understood to have previously been operated as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Buyers considering this use are advised to make their own enquiries with Ceredigion County Council on regarding the property's planning history, applicable licensing requirements and whether HMO use could be reinstated.

Aberystwyth is a vibrant university and coastal town on the Cardigan Bay coastline of West Wales, renowned for its Victorian promenade, sandy beaches, historic castle grounds and lively town centre. Home to Aberystwyth University and the National Library of Wales, the town offers an excellent range of independent shops, national retailers, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, alongside a mainline railway station providing connections towards Shrewsbury, the Midlands and beyond.

Combining generous accommodation, contemporary features, an attractive energy efficiency rating and an enviable central location, 10 Portland Road represents an excellent, chain free opportunity to acquire a versatile Victorian townhouse in one of West Wales's best-known coastal towns.

Accommodation - (of approximate dimensions)

Main entrance door into:

Hallway Stairs to the first floor accommodation, fire alarm panel, ‘Minton’ style tiled floor, coat hooks, coved ceiling, radiator and doors leading off to:

Living room 16’6 x 13’2/9’1
Double glazed window to front and rear, coved ceiling and double radiator.

Kitchen 11’3 x 8’5
Tiled floor, double glazed windowed side, part glass panelled side entrance door, double radiator, base and wall units, 1½ bowl and single drainer sink unit, appliance spaces, 4 ring ceramic hob with filter hood over, electric oven, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for washing machine and door leading through to:

Shower room 8’7 x 4’7
Gas fired ‘Worcester’ central heating boiler, tiled floor, pedestal wash hand basin, low level flush WC, glazed and tiled shower cubicle with ‘Triton’ shower and ‘Velux’ window.
First floor accommodation


Half landing Stairs elevating to the main landing and stairs leading to:

Rear landing Doors to:

Bathroom 9’11 x 6’7
Double glazed window to side, panelled bath, large walk-in shower cubicle with both rain and spray heads, vanity wash hand basin, illuminated mirror and medicine cabinet, extractor fan and chrome effect ladder style radiator.

Cloakroom 5’4 x 5’4
Chrome effect ladder style radiator, low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and illuminated vanity mirror.

Main landing Stairs elevating to the second floor accommodation and doors leading off to:

Bedroom one 10’3 x 6’6
double glazed window to rear and radiator.

Bedroom two 15’6 x 9’9/7’2
Bay window to front and further window to front. Double radiator.
Second floor accommodation


Half landing Stairs elevating to the main landing and stairs to:

Rear landing Door to:

Bedroom three 12’6max x 9’7 max L Shaped
Two double glazed windows to side and radiator.

Main landing Stairs elevating to the Third floor accommodation and doors to:

Bedroom four 16’8 x 10’6/6’9
Double glazed Bay window the front, further window to front and two-double radiators.

Bedroom five 10’5 x 6’5
Double glazed window to rear and radiator.
Third floor accommodation


Landing Limited headroom on the Staircase, Storage cupboard and door to:

Loft 9’8 x 9’7
‘Velux’ windows to both front and rear.

Externally Private enclosed rear Town Garden/ Courtyard.

Tenure We are advised that the property is Freehold.

Council tax We are advised that the property is currently in Council Tax Band F.

Viewing Strictly by appointment with Ystadau Hiwse Estates. Services We are advised that Mains Electricity, Water, Drainage and Gas is connected to the property with a gas fired central heating system.

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proof of funding We will require evidence of funding prior to formally accepting an offer for this property (subject to contract).

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General All measurements are approximate and given as a guide only. Any services or appliances which are listed on these sale particulars have not been tested.
We endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not make any representation to give any warranty in relation to the property and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller. Any information given by us in these details or otherwise is given without responsibility on our part. Services, fittings and equipment referred to in the sales details have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranty can be given as to their condition. We strongly recommend that all the information which we provide about the property is verified by yourself or your advisers. Please contact us before viewing the property. If there is any point of particular importance to you we will be pleased to provide additional information or to make further enquiries. We will also confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.