If Wednesday Addams ever decided to relocate to Wales, we think we’ve found her dream home. Maes Y Bryn, a vacant 20-bedroom former care home in Port Talbot, is giving serious haunted-house energy — think creaking floorboards, endless corridors, and enough empty rooms to make even the bravest estate agent glance over their shoulder.
With peeling paint, gothic-style detailing, and that eerie stillness that only truly old properties can pull off, this grand building could easily double as a film set for a Halloween special. And the best part? You could own it. It’s going under the hammer with Auction House London this month, with a guide price of £380,000+.
Once a bustling care home, Maes Y Bryn is now eerily quiet, its twenty bedrooms sitting empty and its corridors waiting for a new story — or perhaps a new spirit or two.
Arranged over three floors, the property includes three reception rooms, a kitchen, offices, and storage rooms (perfect for hiding secret staircases or mysterious family heirlooms). There’s even a lift — handy for those late-night ghost tours.
The first floor alone houses fifteen bedrooms, five with en-suites, while the top floor boasts an additional en-suite room, an office, and more storage.
Outside, there are communal gardens at both the front and rear, as well as off-street parking — though you might prefer to arrive by horse-drawn carriage for full Addams Family effect.
Located on a quiet residential road near local shops, amenities, and the Stepping Stones Nature Reserve, Maes Y Bryn sits in an area that offers a blend of tranquillity and intrigue. Port Talbot Parkway rail station provides convenient transport links — should you ever need to escape when the lights start flickering.
With its imposing exterior and endless potential, this property could be transformed into a boutique hotel, a luxury home, or even a themed attraction (subject to all the usual consents). But for now, it stands as a hauntingly beautiful reminder of gothic grandeur — a place where cobwebs and character come as part of the charm.
If you’ve ever fancied owning your very own Addams-style mansion, Maes Y Bryn might just be calling your name… from the shadows.
