5 bed detached house for sale

Golwg Hafren, Derwen Fawr, Sketty SA2

Welcome to 14 Golwg Hafren, a substantial and versatile five-bedroom detached family home, beautifully positioned in the highly sought-after Derwen Fawr area. This impressive property sits on a generous, elevated plot and offers extensive, flexible living spaces ideal for modern family life. From its sweeping illuminated driveway and landscaped gardens to the light-filled interiors, multiple reception rooms, and spacious open-plan kitchen/family area. Located in one of Swansea’s most prestigious residential locations, within easy reach of the city centre, Mumbles, and the Gower Peninsula, as well as excellent schools and transport links, this is a rare opportunity to secure a truly special home in a prime position.

Derwen Fawr is one of Swansea’s most prestigious residential areas, renowned for its peaceful setting and leafy surroundings, while still offering excellent access to the vibrant city of Swansea. The area boasts proximity to the beautiful beaches of Swansea Bay and the Gower Peninsula, as well as Singleton Park and Clyne Gardens for those who enjoy the outdoors. Excellent local amenities include shops, cafes, and restaurants, while top-rated schools are just a short drive away. With nearby leisure centres, golf clubs, and close links to Swansea University and Singleton Hospital, the area is ideal for both professionals and families alike.

Let’s now take a look in more detail...

Approach

Approaching the property, you travel through the quiet and prestigious development of The Bryn and along the scenic stretch of Golwg Hafren. Upon arrival at number 14, you're welcomed by a sweeping, illuminated driveway offering ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. It is from here that you are guided effortlessly into this truly special family home.

Entrance Hall

Step into a bright and welcoming entrance hallway with attractive tiled flooring underfoot. This central hub of the home gives direct access to the kitchen/breakfast/family room, lounge, a versatile additional bedroom or sitting room, a WC, and a stairway to the lower ground floor.

WC

The WC is appointed with tiled flooring and tiled walls, and is furnished with a WC, wash basin, and a frosted front-facing window.

Lounge

The lounge is a superbly bright and airy space, thanks to its triple aspect, with huge windows showcasing views over the beautifully manicured grounds. This generous room is finished with coving, high-quality Quickstep laminate flooring, and features a frosted window that overlooks the stairway. From here, you are led into the formal dining room.

Dining Room

The dining room is another beautifully light-filled space, featuring dual aspect windows including a large rear-facing one that floods the room with natural light. Here you have Quickstep laminate flooring, coving, and a doorway which opens into the kitchen area.

Open-Plan Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room

The open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room is undoubtedly the heart of the home. This impressive space is laid with Quickstep laminate flooring and benefits from dual aspect windows overlooking the garden. The kitchen area boasts a generous selection of wall and base units, a double sunken stainless steel sink with drainage, a Beko dishwasher, and a Rangemaster oven/grill with a five-ring gas hob and elevated extractor fan. There is also space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. A breakfast bar seats up to five, and there’s additional room for a breakfast table and soft seating area, making this the ideal family and entertaining space.

Study

Just off the family area is a desirable study—a versatile room currently utilised as a home office, complete with a large frosted rear window providing a calm and private workspace.

Sitting Room / Additional Bedroom

Situated off the main entrance and accessed via a cloakroom is an additional versatile reception room, currently used as a bedroom. This space could equally serve as a secondary sitting room or potentially a self-contained studio, benefitting from its own private access and flanked by frosted windows. A large front-facing window lets in ample light, and laminated flooring. From here, you gain access to a well-appointed shower room.

Shower Room

The shower room includes a WC, wash basin, shower, tiled flooring and partial tiled walls, along with an extractor fan and frosted side window. This functional space also links to the utility room.

Utility Room

The utility room can be accessed from the kitchen, shower room, and rear of the property. It features additional wall and base units, a stainless steel sink with drainage, and tiled flooring. There's room for two under-counter appliances and one freestanding appliance. From here, a stairway leads down to a lower section of the ground floor.

Lower Ground Floor – West Wing

Principal Bedroom (Bedroom One)

Descending this stairway brings you into the principal bedroom—a wonderfully spacious and light-filled room. With dual aspect windows and double patio doors overlooking and opening onto the rear garden, this space is laid with laminate flooring and has generous room for wardrobes, a seating area, or further personalisation.

Dressing Room / Bedroom Two

Down the hallway you’ll find bedroom two, currently utilised as a spacious dressing room. This generous room is finished with laminate flooring, a full wall of wardrobes, and a large side-facing window, making it equally suitable as a double bedroom if desired.

Lower Ground Floor – East Wing

Hallway

Let us now explore the other part of the ground floor via the stairway situated in the entranceway. You arrive at a hallway laid with tiles providing access to three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Bedroom Three

Bedroom three is a spacious double room with dual aspect windows that flood the space with natural light and offer lovely garden views. Here you have Laminate flooring, coving, and there’s ample space for wardrobes and additional furniture.

Bedroom Four

Bedroom four is another bright double room, featuring laminate flooring, coving, and a frosted window to the hallway. It benefits from fitted double sliding door wardrobes with shelving and hanging rails, and large patio doors provide access to the rear garden while inviting in the light.

Bedroom Five

Bedroom five offers laminate flooring, coving, and a large window overlooking the garden, again ensuring plenty of natural light.

Step Outside...

Gardens and External Buildings

The rear garden is truly exceptional—a substantial and private outdoor space with a level lawn, beautifully bordered by mature trees and shrubs. A generous, elevated patio area offers a perfect spot for entertaining, with pathways and steps guiding you around the grounds. A feature rockery adds charm, while the garden room—equipped with lighting and electricity—is currently used as a games room but could serve equally well as a home office or studio. An additional outbuilding is currently utilised as a workshop and also benefits from power and lighting. Pathways encircle the home, providing full access around the plot. To the rear, there is direct access to the peaceful Cwm Farm Lane.

To the front, the property enjoys a well-manicured garden with lawn and chip stone areas, along with a further outbuilding ideal for garden equipment or general storage.

The Local Area

Derwen Fawr offers an unbeatable location for families and professionals alike. It enjoys excellent proximity to Swansea city centre, which provides a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The nearby seaside village of Mumbles offers charming boutiques, coastal walks, and fine dining, while the world-renowned Gower Peninsula is just a short drive away for those who love the outdoors. The area is served by a selection of highly regarded primary and secondary schools, as well as private education.

Public transport is readily available, and Swansea Train Station connects you directly to Cardiff, London, and beyond. Swansea University’s Singleton and Bay campuses are close by, as is Singleton Hospital, making this an ideal base for academics and medical professionals. Road links are excellent too, with the M4 corridor easily accessible for commuters. Local amenities include nearby shops, pubs, cafés, and supermarkets, ensuring all your daily needs are catered for just minutes from your doorstep.

Additional Property Information

Freehold

Tax Band - H

Gas/Electric

Mains Water - Meter

Mains Drainage

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