Once a bustling mining village with around 600 residents, Troedrhiwfuwch in the Rhymney Valley was abandoned in 1985 after fears that the mountain behind it was moving. Today, only a handful of structures remain, including a lone house that is now being sold at auction.
A Village Wiped from the Map
Troedrhiwfuwch, which dates back to the 1850s, was built to house workers at local mines. It featured around 100 terraced houses, a school, church, shops, and pubs. However, concerns over unstable geology led to the evacuation of all residents in 1985, and the village was subsequently demolished. The only public reminder of the community is its war memorial.
The Sole Survivor
Remarkably, two houses survived the demolition: the former post office on the main road and a cottage on Chapel Street. The cottage, known as 2 Lawrence Terrace, is now being offered for sale via Paul Fosh Auctions with a guide price of £35,000. The property is a three-bedroom house with two reception rooms, a kitchen, bathroom, rear yard, and front garden.
Sean Roper of Paul Fosh Auctions described the sale as "truly unique," noting that the house offers a "real-life connection to a now vanished community." He added, "Why this otherwise ordinary three-bedroom house survived while all the others didn't remains a bit of a mystery."
A Link to the Past
The house, surrounded by steep hillside vistas, provides stunning views and is considered an ideal opportunity for an investor or homeowner. Once updated, it could fetch up to £900 per calendar month in rent. The online auction begins at noon on June 23 and ends at 2.36pm on June 25.
For more information or to book a viewing, contact Paul Fosh Auctions at 01633 254044.
