The substantial character property is like stepping back to a bygone era, with vintage shop fittings and even an ancient cash register, almost the same as when it served its last customer many years ago.
There are period weighing scales and pine cladding, with the shop’s robust counter and display cabinet remaining untouched since the day it closed. Where once sweet jars were displayed, now old Penguin paperbacks and other hardback books line the pine shelves against the high walls.
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Sean Roper, from Paul Fosh Auctions says its future is most likely to be residential as its time as a shop is in the distant past. While the former shop needs modernisation and improvement, Sean suggests it could yield a handsome return post-renovation and upgrading.
He said: “This gem of a property offers excellent potential as a large family dwelling or has the potential to be split into flats or HMO (House of Multiple Occupation), subject to planning.”
“This historic building was previously a shop with living accommodation which once traded as a sweetshop from 40 years to 60 years ago.
“Since then, it has solely been used as a residence.”
“There are a number of wonderful original features retained in the property such as doors, flooring and vintage fireplaces. The staircase is also a standout feature which would complement any future improvements. Externally the three-bedroom house has a spacious rear garden.
“On the ground floor are three reception rooms, a bathroom and lean to and the former shop space, the three bedrooms are on the first floor with bathroom and access to roof space. Outside is the garden with an outbuilding and a side entrance to the property.”
Outside, the detached house can also boast a substantial rear garden that could easily accommodate a large extension or even facilitate the creation of a building plot at the end, both suggestions of course are subject to achieving planning permission.
Number One, Blaenau Road, Llandybie, Ammanford, is listed with a guide price of just £45,000-plus, with the bustling village just a seven-minute drive from the bright lights of Ammanford.
The former shop is one of more than 80 properties included in the online Paul Fosh Auctions sale.
The auction begins at midday on Tuesday, May 20, and ends at 5pm on Thursday, May 22.
