1 bed detached house for sale

Bethania Baptist Chapel, Bethania Road, Clydach, Swansea SA6

Guide Price £30,000 * Plus 5% Buyers Premium + VAT
For sale by unconditional online auction, registration is now open. Bidding opens on 25/02/2026 12:00 and ends on 25/02/2026 14:45.

Bethania Chapel, believed to date back to approximately 1841, presents a rare and highly evocative development opportunity set within the heart of Clydach.

Positioned alongside its distinctive sloping graveyard, the chapel enjoys far-reaching views across the Swansea Valley landscape, creating a dramatic and characterful setting that is increasingly sought after for imaginative redevelopment projects.

Steeped in history and architectural presence, the building now requires complete modernisation and comprehensive refurbishment throughout, offering purchasers a blank canvas with significant scope to enhance and reimagine the existing structure. Subject to all necessary planning consents, the chapel offers clear potential for further development and could be adapted to suit a variety of alternative uses, making it particularly attractive to developers, investors, and cash buyers seeking a project with both individuality and long-term value.

The property occupies a convenient and well-connected location, lying close to the range of local shops and amenities that Clydach has to offer, while also benefiting from easy access to the M4 corridor and Swansea city centre, both of which are a short distance away.

Opportunities of this nature, combining historical character, development potential, and a strong location, are increasingly rare and demand early consideration.

Property Details

Entrance Porch - 1.58m x 1.97m (5' 2" x 6' 6") Entered via double glazed door to small porch with double glazed window and inner door giving access to:-

Ground Floor Main Hall - 8.248m x 7.006m (27' 1" x 23' 0") With two double glazed windows to front aspect, staircases either side of the hall then giving access to the first floor and double glazed door to the rear.

First Floor - 8.582m x 7.006m (28' 2" x 23' 0") Accessed from 2 separate stair wells from the main hall, two duble glazed windows to rear, further double glazed window to side aspect and a selection of wooden pews.

External - The external grounds of a historic chapel: A serene, enclosed graveyard defined by solid boundary walls. The site offers privacy, character, and a strong sense of heritage, making it ideal for preservation, contemplative use, or sensitive redevelopment (subject to approvals). Its clear boundaries and established setting create a peaceful, self-contained space with lasting value.

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.

Unconditional lot Buyers Premium Applies Upon the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall pay a 5% deposit and a 5%+VAT (subject to a minimum of £5,000+VAT) buyers premium and contracts are exchanged. The purchaser is legally bound to buy and the vendor is legally bound to sell the Property/Lot. The auction conditions require a full legal completion 28 days following the auction (unless otherwise stated).

Pre-Auction Offers Are Considered
The seller of this property may consider a pre-auction offer prior to the auction date. All auction conditions will remain the same for pre-auction offers which include but are not limited to, the special auction conditions which can be viewed within the legal pack, the Buyer's Premium, and the deposit. To make a pre-auction offer we will require two forms of id, proof of your ability to purchase the property and complete our auction registration processes online. To find out more information or to make a pre-auction offer please contact us.

Special Conditions
Any additional costs will be listed in the Special Conditions within the legal pack and these costs will be payable on completion. The legal pack is available to download free of charge under the legal documents'. Any stamp duty and/or government taxes are not included within the Special Conditions within the legal pack and all potential buyers must make their own investigations.