Pretty sea view cottage costs £1.4m but there's more than a few reasons why

Wales Online

11-07-2025

There are some corners of Wales, especially on the coast with uninterrupted access and views of the sea, that command a property price premium and some of them are obvious, such as Abersoch, Gower Peninsula, Benar Headland.
Then there are exclusive streets, leafy residential roads, and private estates in Welsh cities that happily charge a prospective buyer more than the Welsh average, or country estates and former farmhouses in the undulating countryside that can go to market with an asking price of over £1m.
But there's one secret and quiet area of Wales whose entry on a recent Sunday Times coolest postcodes in the UK list might come as a surprise to anyone who has never visited, but it's probably not a shock to local residents, where frontline properties have eye-watering price tags. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here .
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To be included in the Sunday Times coolest postcodes in the UK list an area has to offer a unique array of activities, destinations, and a vibrant community to call home and the 2025 list of just 11 locations includes just one in Wales; Newport.
Tucked away beneath the imposing shadow of Carningli mountain in West Wales, you'll find the idyllic village of Newport Pembrokeshire, a gem within the Pembrokeshire National Park, boasting not just scenic beauty with its mountains, estuary, and twin beaches, but also a thriving high street.
The coolest postcodes guide praises Newport for its 'slice of beautiful relaxedness'. It describes the town as having a Cornwall-like atmosphere without the crowds, with picturesque streets featuring pastel-coloured Georgian townhouses and stone cottages that offer stunning views of the blush-pink sunsets over Newport Sands.
The village itself, divided by the A487 road to Fishguard port, has two distinct parts: the cluster of shops in the centre around the castle and the church and the original maritime part called the Parrog.
Website Newport Pembs states that Parrog and Parrog Beach have a long history within the boating world, originally created to serve as a port, it still has some of its history visible. There is a lime kiln remaining, along with some original quay walls and an old warehouse now houses the Boat Club, a member only club that has changing rooms, shower facilities and a bar.
It's along the front walkway right next to the beach that you'll find this pretty and effortlessly charming four bed, two bathroom cottage, just one of a handful of homes nestled within this exclusive spot with direct access onto the beach and boasting, sweeping and mesmerising water, sand and sky panoramic views.
It's the rarity of the opportunity as well as the location and the characterful and attractive interior, over 2,000 square feet of space and light and a private garden with enviable parking and something even rarer in the area - a private boat ramp straight into the sea that pushes the price up high.
The last of these sea front homes sold for £925,000 back in 2014, according to Rightmove, and it could not boast such an impressive list of rare features.
Called Trenydd, the charming cottage is for sale for offers in excess of £1.4m, call Fine & Country West Wales on 01974 299055 to find out more. For more property stories and home content join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.