Maes Y Rhos by Persimmon Homes · Maes Y Rhos, Brecon Road, Penrhos, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, Swansea County SA9 1FR
Persimmon Homes has 167 developments on Homello. Homes in Swansea sold for a median £200,000 over the last year, £216 per sq ft; see house prices in Swansea.
About Maes Y Rhos
Maes Y Rhos is a new build homes development by national housebuilder Persimmon Homes, located on Brecon Road in Penrhos, Ystradgynlais, Swansea County, SA9 1FR. This collection of energy-efficient new houses is positioned at the gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park, offering a blend of accessible local amenities and a prominent South Wales landscape setting. The development is currently marketing a selection of new homes, with prices starting from a competitive £210,000 and ranging up to approximately £390,000 for larger properties.
The Maes Y Rhos development is composed of two, three, four, and selected five-bedroom house styles, catering to first-time buyers and growing families alike. Available stock includes three-bedroom terraced homes, with prices for this type currently advertised from £210,000, and larger five-bedroom detached houses available at prices such as £380,000 and £390,000. All new build homes feature contemporary designs and are marketed as energy-efficient. Specific house names, detailed floorplans, and plot-specific features are available upon request of the development brochure. Available purchasing schemes include Help to Buy Wales (offering a purchase with a minimum 5% deposit), Deposit Unlock, Part Exchange, and an Armed Forces, Key Workers & NHS Discount Scheme, subject to eligibility and specific plot availability. Maes Y Rhos benefits from a well-connected location just 15 miles from the coastal city of Swansea. Road access is facilitated by the A4067, which provides a direct route into Swansea and connects to the M4 motorway at Junction 45. The A4109 (Neath Road) also offers links to the A465 for Neath and Aberdulais. For rail commuters, the nearest train station is in Neath, located just under 11 miles away, with a train journey time to Swansea city centre of approximately 15 minutes. Local bus services operate throughout the Swansea Valley, with the average bus journey time to Swansea being around one hour. Essential local amenities are readily available in Ystradgynlais town centre, including a Tesco Superstore for weekly shopping, a post office, independent shops, and a Community Hospital and Health Centre. Leisure facilities include Ystradgynlais Leisure Centre and Library, as well as local Rugby Football clubs. Educational facilities include the nearby Ysgol Golwg y Cwm primary school (approx. 0.1 miles) and the comprehensive school Ysgol Maesydderwen (approx. 1.4 miles away). The area is characterised by its proximity to nature, with Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons National Park a short drive away, and the Gower Peninsula and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park accessible for seaside recreation. Persimmon Homes, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, holds a 5-star status from the Home Builders' Federation (HBF) based on over 90% of customers stating they would recommend them. However, prospective buyers should be aware that the developer operates in a competitive pricing market, and past general reviews have highlighted site-specific variations in build quality and aftercare; therefore, thorough pre-completion checks (snagging) are advised, and specific site quality reports should be sought. The Marketing Suite is currently open on Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 11am to 6pm, and viewings can be arranged by contacting the development directly. Availability and exact plot completion dates are subject to change; contact the Maes Y Rhos sales team for the latest inventory and confirmed handover timelines.
- Developer
- Persimmon Homes
- City
- Swansea County
- Neighbourhood
- Ystradgynlais
- Postcode
- SA9 1FR
- Address
- Maes Y Rhos, Brecon Road, Penrhos, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, Swansea County
- Tenure
- For sale
Sold prices at Maes Y Rhos
First sales only so far: 25 homes registered at a median £260,000 since 2024 (new-build sales register 6–12 months after completion).
| Address | Sold | Kind | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29, Maes Yr Ysgol SA9 1FR | Aug 2025 | New build | £280,000 · £283/sq ft |
| 37, Maes Yr Ysgol SA9 1FR | Aug 2025 | New build | £280,000 · £283/sq ft |
| 27, Maes Yr Ysgol SA9 1FR | Aug 2025 | Sale | £280,000 · £274/sq ft |
| 32, Maes Yr Ysgol SA9 1FR | Jul 2025 | New build | £219,500 · £272/sq ft |
| 23, Maes Yr Ysgol SA9 1FR | Jun 2025 | New build | £260,000 · £265/sq ft |
| 22, Maes Yr Ysgol SA9 1FR | Jun 2025 | New build | £269,995 · £276/sq ft |
| 14, Maes Yr Ysgol SA9 1FR | Jun 2025 | New build | £220,000 · £211/sq ft |
| 16, Maes Yr Ysgol SA9 1FR | Jun 2025 | New build | £220,000 · £273/sq ft |
Sales at the development's postcode and its listings' postcodes, as recorded by HM Land Registry; neighbouring addresses in the same postcode can be included.
Questions about Maes Y Rhos
›Who is the developer of Maes Y Rhos?
Maes Y Rhos is a Persimmon Homes development in Ystradgynlais, Swansea County. Persimmon Homes has 167 developments listed on Homello.
›How much do homes at Maes Y Rhos cost?
Prices at Maes Y Rhos start from around £210,000 (taken from the developer's marketing, so treat it as a guide).
›What have homes at Maes Y Rhos sold for?
HM Land Registry has registered 25 first sales at Maes Y Rhos at a median of £260,000 since 2024. New-build sales appear in the register six to twelve months after completion, so this count grows over time. That is 29% above the Swansea median of £216 per square foot.
›What are house prices like in Swansea?
The median sold price in Swansea was £200,000 over the last 12 months (2,967 sales, +0.0% on the year before), or £216 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Swansea page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
Location
Maes Y Rhos, Brecon Road, Penrhos, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, Swansea County, SA9 1FR
Nearest schools
- Ysgol Maes-Y-Dderwen 1.5 milesWelsh-medium/LA
- Blaendulais Primary School 2.1 milesWelsh-medium/LA
- YGG Blaendulais 2.1 milesWelsh-medium/LA
- Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur 2.2 milesWelsh-medium/LA
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal.
Area insights
The Powys neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, EPC register, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.
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