One house, no neighbours: Wales’ abandoned village was demolished over landslide fears, but one lonely cottage has just found a new owner

In an unusual auction, a solitary cottage located in a desolate Welsh village has been purchased for just under £50,000. The village, once bustling with over 600 residents, was evacuated due to unfounded fears of landslides, leading to the demolition of its buildings. This notable three-bedroom residence, remarkably untouched, now serves as a captivating symbol of a vanished community, attracting international attention.

One house, no neighbours: Wales’ abandoned village was demolished over landslide fears, but one lonely cottage has just found a new owner
In an unusual auction, a solitary cottage located in a desolate Welsh village has been purchased for just under £50,000. The village, once bustling with over 600 residents, was evacuated due to unfounded fears of landslides, leading to the demolition of its buildings. This notable three-bedroom residence, remarkably untouched, now serves as a captivating symbol of a vanished community, attracting international attention.