4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Skewen, Neath SA10

Wern Andrew Farmhouse is a charming semi-detached period property dating back to around 1800. Fully renovated and improved by the current owners, it retains a wealth of original features that add character and warmth throughout. The home offers spacious and versatile living accommodation with underfloor heating, two welcoming reception rooms, both with log burners, and a modern fitted kitchen featuring granite worktops, a central island, and built-in appliances. Additional ground floor amenities include a utility room and a convenient shower room. Upstairs, the property boasts four generously sized bedrooms, including a master with an en-suite bathroom. A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms, and a balcony off the landing provides lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Externally, the farmhouse is complemented by a range of outbuildings offering ample parking and storage, as well as a summer house—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The property sits in approximately three acres of land, including fields to the front and an overgrown pond offering potential for landscaping or restoration.

Main Dwelling

Entrance Porch

Entrance door into;

Hallway (2.498 x 3.007 narrowing to 1.409 (8'2" x 9'10" nar)

With built-in understairs cupboard, exposed floorboards.

Lounge (5.853 x 3.456 (19'2" x 11'4"))

A generously sized lounge brimming with character, featuring an exposed solid beam above the fireplace and original exposed floorboards. At the heart of the room is a charming log burner set within a tiled inset and slate hearth, ideal for cosy evenings. Two recessed alcoves provide useful display or storage space, while a large front-facing window fills the room with natural light. The coved ceiling adds a touch of elegance, with underfloor heating for year-round comfort.

Sitting Room

Ender via double doors, wooden feature beam with log burner, two recesses, exposed floorboards, window to front and underfloor heating. A unique feature of the room is the original stone stairway—now closed at the top—retained as a striking architectural element.

Utility Room (3.216 x 2.543 (10'6" x 8'4"))

Fitted with practical base units and offering space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and fridge-freezer. A floor-to-ceiling built-in cupboard houses the water tank, providing additional storage. The room benefits from underfloor heating for added comfort and features a rear access door and door to shower room.

Shower Room

Corner shower, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled to walls and floor tiles and extractor fan.

Kitchen/Dining Room (5.743 x 3.456 extending into dining area (18'10" x)

A stylish and contemporary kitchen fitted with high-gloss cream base and wall units, complemented by luxurious granite worktops and matching upstands and windowsill. Features include a sink drainer with mixer tap, built-in dishwasher, integrated tall fridge-freezer, housed oven and grill, and an induction hob with an extractor hood above. A central island with matching granite worktop offers a practical breakfast bar and generous drawer storage beneath. Additional highlights include a tall larder-style pantry cupboard, underfloor heating, and open-plan access to the dining area. Natural light floods the space through patio doors and a rear-facing window, with a side door providing additional outdoor access.

Gallery Landing (3.426 x 3.837)

Flooded with lovely natural light, this area features stylish glass balustrade panels that enhance the sense of space and openness, while a door opens onto a balcony with views over the rear garden perfect for enjoying a quiet moment outdoors.

Landing (3.426 x 3.837 (11'2" x 12'7"))

Bedroom One (4.063 x 3.764 (13'3" x 12'4"))

A bright and generously sized room enjoying dual-aspect windows to the side and rear, filling the space with natural light. Features include a walk-in dresser equipped with shelving and a clothes rail, a smooth coved ceiling and a radiator.

Walk-In Dresser (2.749 x 1.350 (9'0" x 4'5"))

Bedroom Two (4.190 x 3.518 (13'8" x 11'6"))

Double room with smooth and coved ceiling, window to front, and radiator.

Ensuite Shower Room (1.866 x 1.657 (6'1" x 5'5"))

Corner shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled to walls, coved and plain ceiling and radiator.

Bedroom Three (3.679 x 3.397 (12'0" x 11'1"))

Double room with window to front, range of sliding wardrobes and shelves in recesses, smooth and coved ceiling and radiator.

Balcony Off Landing

Bedroom Four (4.029 x 3.483 (13'2" x 11'5"))

Double room with window to side and rear, smooth and coved ceiling and radiator.

Family Bathroom (3.107 x 2.771 (10'2" x 9'1"))

A contemporary bathroom fitted with a panelled bath and overhead shower, low-level WC, and a sleek vanity unit with wash hand basin. Additional features include a tall bathroom cabinet for ample storage, a coved and plain ceiling, tiled flooring, and part-tiled walls. A rear-facing window provides natural light and ventilation.

Exterior & Land

The property shares a driveway with the adjoining neighbouring home, providing access to a series of useful outbuildings located to the right-hand side. These outbuildings offer generous storage, with one featuring a garage door for convenient access. Please note, the stone buildings directly in front belong to the neighbouring property.
To the front right of the property lies approximately three acres of grazing land, ideal for equestrian or smallholding use, which also includes an overgrown pond offering potential for enhancement.

Garage

External

Rear Garden

Rear Garden

Front Garden

Summer House

Summer House

Electric Charger

Agents Notes

The heating is run by an Grants wood pellet boiler with hopper attached which at full will feed heating for 1-2 weeks pending weather conditions. Property is on a shared septic tank and the water is changing from joint to separate owners. For further information please contact office.

Services

Conservation Area
No
Flood Risk
River : Very low
Seas : Very low
Floor Area
1,732 ft 2 / 161 m 2
Plot size
3.41 acres (3 Plots)
Mobile coverage
Vodafone
Three
O2
Broadband

Basic
7 Mbps
Superfast
40 Mbps
Satellite / Fibre TV Availability
BT

Sky

Council Tax

Council Tax
Band:
D

Annual Price:
£2,441