An enchanting partially pink-hued house in a storybook Dylan Thomas-linked West Wales village is aching for a new life but first needs renovation.
Alma House, on Duncan Street, Carmarthenshire, in the writer’s paradise of Laugharne, offers oodles of space for a new owner to tackle.
The historic stone built under an in part exposed exterior pink-rendered walls is being sold by Paul Fosh Auctions.
It has a guide price of just £39,000.
Heidi Wangeman, of the auctioneers said: “The auction sale offers the opportunity for builders, developers and investors or inspired individuals seeking a characterful refurbishment project within one of Carmarthenshire’s best-known coastal estuary towns, to bring this lovely property back to life.
“Laugharne is celebrated throughout the world due to its links with poet Dylan Thomas whose boathouse and writing shed are just down the road from Alma House, overlooking the romantic estuary. The town’s other main tourist attraction, its castle, is also close by to this very special house.
“Alma House, which is being sold with vacant possession, is situated in the centre of the popular historic town of Laugharne. It’s just a two-minute walk from Laugharne Castle and the Taf Estuary.
“The ground floor of Alma House, where initial refurbishment work has revealed its intricate stone-built walls, has a kitchen, three further rooms and a conservatory.
“The first floor, where renovation work has also started, provides four rooms and a bathroom.
“The accommodation requires refurbishment throughout and offers a flexible layout for a purchaser to reconfigure, subject to all necessary consents.”
The next Paul Fosh Auctions sale, when this and some 100-plus other varied lots will be on offer, starts at 12 noon on Tuesday, October 6 and ends from 2pm on Thursday, October 8.
