Catherine Street, Swansea, SA1 4JU
Listed 20 Oct 2026 · price reduced 3 Nov 2026 · Swansea
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Key features
- Spacious Ground Floor Living And Dining Area
- One-Bedroom Freehold Cottage
- First Floor Shower Room
- Fitted Kitchen With Wood-Effect Worktops
- Convenient Ground Floor WC
- Available With No Ongoing Chain
- Separate Utility Area
- Generously Sized Double Bedroom
- Enclosed Courtyard-Style Outdoor Space
- Convenient Location For Swansea City Centre
About this home
The Property A charming cottage with plenty of potential, tucked away in a convenient Swansea location.
Welcome to Melrose Cottages, a one-bedroom home offering a surprisingly spacious layout, practical living areas and plenty of scope to make it your own. Set just off Catherine Street, this property combines the character of cottage-style living with the convenience of being close to Swansea city centre and its range of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities.
Step inside and you'll find a generous, open-plan style living space that stretches through the ground floor, offering flexibility for both relaxing and dining. With neutral décor and plenty of room to arrange your furniture, it's a space that's ready for your personal touch. Towards the rear, the fitted kitchen features white units, wood-effect worktops and space for everyday essentials. Beyond the kitchen is a useful utility area, along with a separate ground floor WC, adding extra practicality to the layout.
Upstairs, the property offers a good-sized double bedroom, providing a comfortable space to unwind. A separate shower room completes the first floor, fitted with a shower enclosure, wash basin and WC.
Outside, the property benefits from an enclosed courtyard-style area and a narrow external passage, offering useful outdoor space with scope for improvement.
With approximately 696 sq. ft. of accommodation across two floors, this cottage offers more space than you might expect from a one-bedroom home. Whether you're looking for your first step onto the property ladder, a manageable home close to the city or an addition to your property portfolio, Melrose Cottages is well worth exploring. Catherine Street is conveniently positioned for access to Swansea city centre, with a wide choice of shops, supermarkets, cafés and leisure facilities nearby. Swansea's waterfront, Marina and sweeping bay are also within easy reach, offering lovely places to enjoy a walk, meet friends or simply make the most of coastal living. The area also provides access to local bus services and Swansea railway station, with road connections towards the M4 and surrounding areas.
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Property details
- Property type
- Terraced
- Council tax band
- C
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Garden
- Private garden
- Heating
- Gas central
Floorplan
Location
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- Swansea Station1.0 mi
- Gowerton Station3.9 mi
- Llansamlet Station4.4 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in SA1 over the last 12 months: terraced £143k · flat £124k · semi-detached £180k · detached £220k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Catherine Street Swansea SA1 4JT | Terraced Freehold | 28 Apr 2026 | £189,000 |
| 64 Catherine Street Swansea SA1 4JS | Terraced Freehold | 19 Mar 2026 | £243,500 |
| 6 Catherine Street Swansea SA1 4JT | Terraced Freehold | 4 Jul 2025 | £147,000 |
| 28a, Catherine Street Swansea SA1 4JS | Detached Freehold | 12 Jun 2025 | £135,000 |
| 19a, Catherine Street Swansea SA1 4JT | Flat Freehold | 5 Mar 2025 | £107,000 |
| 28b, Catherine Street Swansea SA1 4JS | Terraced Freehold | 30 Aug 2024 | £115,000 |
| 59 Catherine Street Swansea SA1 4JS | Terraced Freehold | 28 Aug 2024 | £102,000 |
| 17 Catherine Street Swansea SA1 4JT | Terraced Freehold | 29 Apr 2024 | £180,252 |
| 20 Catherine Street Swansea SA1 4JT | Terraced Freehold | 29 Feb 2024 | £155,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SA1
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Purplebricks, covering Swansea on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 20 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 03/11/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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