Carn y Cefn

Development Overview

Carn y Cefn is a new build homes development by Persimmon Homes (East Wales) situated in a semi-rural location on Waun-Y-Pound Road, Ebbw Vale, Gwent (NP23 6FG). The development is part of the ongoing regeneration efforts in the Ebbw Vale area. The collection offers a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom properties, making it suitable for first-time buyers, growing families, and downsizers alike. The developer, Persimmon Homes, has achieved a five-star HBF (Home Builders Federation) rating for the third consecutive year in the 2024 results, based on customer satisfaction scores where 96.0% of customers stated they would recommend the builder.

Property Details

The Carn y Cefn development features a variety of property types, including two-bedroom semi-detached, three-bedroom semi-detached and detached, and four-bedroom detached houses. Available new homes currently start from a price point of approximately £199,995 for a two-bedroom semi-detached unit, with many plots having anticipated completion dates around July 2025. Three-bedroom houses are priced from around £238,995 up to approximately £289,995, while four-bedroom homes are available in a range up to £329,995. Specific listed examples include two-bed properties at £199,995 and three-bed properties at £249,995 and £279,995, with some four-bed detached plots priced at £314,995. Prospective buyers should contact the sales office directly for the latest plot-specific house types, full specifications, and confirmed completion timescales. Various schemes are available, including Help to Buy in Wales, Part Exchange, and the Deposit Boost scheme (subject to terms and conditions).

Location Benefits

Carn y Cefn benefits from excellent transport connectivity. The development is located approximately one mile from Ebbw Vale town centre. Road links are facilitated by the nearby A465 Heads of the Valleys Road, providing efficient travel between the market towns of Merthyr Tydfil and Abergavenny. For rail commuters, Ebbw Vale Town railway station is the terminus of the Ebbw Valley Railway. Regular Transport for Wales services run hourly, providing a direct connection to Cardiff Central with a typical journey time of approximately one hour. Local bus services, including Stagecoach South Wales routes such as the 26, 62A, 76, and X3, connect Ebbw Vale to destinations like Brynmawr and Tredegar.

Local amenities are comprehensive, with a Tesco Superstore and a Morrisons both located under a mile from the development for day-to-day essentials. Educational needs are met by institutions such as the Ebbw Fawr Learning Community (a 3-16 maintained school) and the specialist post-16 Coleg Gwent Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone, which forms part of The Works regeneration site. Leisure and cultural activities are available nearby at Festival Park, which features retail outlets and family attractions including super-tubing, as well as the historical Big Pit National Coal Museum. The scenic Welsh Valleys and the Brecon Beacons National Park are also easily accessible.

Practical Information

The initial price range for new build homes at Carn y Cefn is between £199,995 and £329,995, based on current availability. A number of properties are listed with an estimated completion date of July 2025. Interested parties are advised to visit the sales office, which is typically open seven days a week, and should contact the developer, Persimmon Homes East Wales, to confirm the latest plot-specific availability, viewings, and financing options.