5 bed terraced house for sale

St Helens Avenue, Swansea SA1

Located in one of Swansea’s most sought-after student and young professional areas, 159 St Helens Avenue presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully licensed, five-bedroom HMO spread over three well-planned storeys. This spacious and versatile property is ideally positioned just a short walk from the vibrant hub of Uplands, renowned for its excellent choice of independent bars, eateries, and local amenities. The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hallway featuring staircases leading both to the first floor and the lower ground level. The ground floor comprises a bright front-facing bedroom, a comfortable communal lounge ideal for shared living, and a stylish, modern fitted kitchen to the rear that offers direct access to the garden. The lower ground floor is home to a generously sized second bedroom and an additional study room, providing flexible options for tenants who work or study from home. On the first-floor half landing, you’ll find bedroom three along with a well-appointed shower room, while the main first floor boasts two further bedrooms and a second contemporary shower room, all designed for low-maintenance and functional shared living. With a layout perfectly suited for multiple occupancy, this property has been consistently popular with tenants due to its size, condition, and prime location. The close proximity to both Swansea University campuses, Singleton Hospital, and the seafront makes this an ideal long-term investment with strong rental demand throughout the academic year and beyond. 159 St Helens Avenue combines space, location, and reliable income potential—an exceptional opportunity for investors looking to expand their portfolio in one of Swansea’s high-demand rental markets.

Entrance Ground Floor

Entered via double glazed front door to small porch with, wall mounted FP1 fire alarm system, inner door giving access to:-

Hallway

With staircases giving access to both first and lower ground floors, light oak effect laminate flooring and doors to:-

Room One

With moulded coving and large double glazed bay window to front aspect.

Communal Lounge

With ornate fire place, laminate flooring, feature arch to recess, papered ceiling with celing rose and double glazed window to rear access.

Kitchen

An extremely well presented and modern fitted kitchen with a good selection of matching base and wall units in high gloss cream with chrome handles, wood effect roll top work surface space and preparation area incorporating single drainer sink unit with hot and cold mixer taps over, plumbing for both automatic washing and dish washer, breakfast bar, laminate flooring, wall mounted boiler (supplying domestic hot water and gas central heating), built in fan assisted electric cooker, 4 ring electric hob and stainless steel extractor canopy over, space for fridge freezer, double glazed window to side aspect and double glazed door to rear garden.

Lower Ground Floor

Accessed off main staircase from hallway doors to:-

Room Two

With beech effect laminate flooring, spot lighting and opening to:-

Study Room/Dressing Room

With continued beech effect laminate flooring, built in storage cupboard, chrome spot lighting and double glazed stable door to rear garden.

First Floor Half Landing

With doors to:-

Room Three

With laminate flooring, wall mounted light and double glazed window to side aspect.

Shower Room One

A three piece suite comprising walk in glazed shower cubicle housing electric shower, low level W.C, wash hand basin, fully tiled walls, inset spot lighting and double glazed frosted window to side aspect.

Full Landing

With attic hatch ( fully boared throughout offering great storage space) doors to:-

Room Four

With full length fitted wardrobes with sliding doors, textured ceiling with coving and double glazed winow to rear aspect.

Room Five

The largest of the rooms, bright light and airy with the added advantage of wash hand basin and two double glazed windows to front aspect.

Shower Room Two

A three piece suite comprising corner one and a half base walk in glazed shower cubicle housing electic shower, low level W.C, wash hand basin, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail, inset spot lighting and extractor fan.

Agents Note

All 5 rooms are rented out for next academic year. £425 per room generating £2125 per month with an annual income of £23,375 seasonal.

External

To the rear of the property is off road parking leading to a single detached garage. Low maintenance rear garden with paved patio area fenced boundaries, and double glazed door leading to basement rooms.

Disclaimer

Whilst these particulars are believed to be accurate, they are set for guidance only. Fresh have not tested any fixtures, fittings or services and cannot confirm that they are in working order or fit for purpose. Any floor plan provided is intended as a general guide to the layout of the accommodation and is not drawn to scale. We cannot confirm the tenure of the property is accurate and advise all buyers to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor. We strongly recommend that all the information which we provide about the property is verified by yourself or your advisers.