The semi-detached house is sometimes regarded as less desirable than a fully detached house or cottage but there’s not a terrible amount of difference between the two, other than the obvious. In fact, a semi-detached house can be just as stylish and high end as any detached house, and it could cost considerably less too. To prove that semi-detached houses are just as desirable, here are ten in the Gwent area that are of high quality.

This five-bedroom, semi-detached cottage is a grade II listed building that was originally built in 1850 and has now been fully modernised and further extended. Despite this, the house still retains many original features throughout. It includes a shared driveway, rear garden courtyard, a newly fitted kitchen and modern bathrooms.

The Old School House, Maryport Street, Usk. £450,000

Elstons. 01291 798017

This semi-detached house in Abergavenny is traditionally styled and has five bedrooms. The house features include modern bathrooms and kitchen, ample parking with two garages, a fireplace in the lounge and a large rear garden with superb views towards the Blorenge.

Abergavenny. £395,000

Parrys 01873 603007

This three bedroom, semi-detached house is well presented both in and out. The property includes a fitted kitchen, double glazing, gas central heating, a single garage and a large garden with a lot of plant space. The interior of the house is all styled by room as it stands.

Attlee Road, Blackwood. £113,500

Roberts. 01495 425016

This seven bedroom, semi-detached house is set over four floors, complete with a basement that has its own entrance and is self-contained but needs renovation. Features include a modern kitchen and bathrooms, a detached garage with ample off road parking too, rear access, large corner garden and the period style of the house.

Woodlands Road, Newport. £279,950

Davis and Sons. 01633 966045

This three bedroom, semi-detached house in Rogiet comes with a number of attractive features. These include a fitted kitchen, refurbished shower room, a large detached garage, a log burning fireplace in the sitting room and a large detached outbuilding serving as a leisure room complete with snooker table.

Rogiet Pool. Rogiet. £234,950

Roberts. 01633 966044

This three bedroom, semi-detached house in Newbridge very much looks the part of a country house. It comes more or less bare on the inside, with exception of the fitted kitchen and bathrooms and all of the flooring is ready etc. All it needs is furniture. Features include double glazing, off road parking leading to garage and a paved and walled enclosed space to the side of the house.

Pennar Lane, Newbridge. £189,950

Parkmans. 01495 425049

This modern styled, semi-detached house in New Inn is situated on a generous corner plot. It includes a luxury kitchen/diner, modern bathrooms, off road parking and garage, a conservatory and a lot of garden space.

Penylan Close, New Inn. £172,000

Hathways. 01633 966058

This three bedroom, semi-detached house comes with views to rival any home anywhere. And you can look upon the view from the balcony at the rear of the house. Other features include double glazing, gas central heating, a conservatory, gardens, a detached garage and a modern kitchen and bathrooms.

Abertillery. £140,000

Bidmead Cook. 01495 425020

This three bedroom, semi-detached house in Newport is in a popular residential area. It includes a modern kitchen with integrated appliances, double glazing, gas central heating, modern bathrooms, a large rear garden with patio area and views towards the Bristol Channel.

Ben Jonson Way, Newport. £135,000

Crook and Blight. 01633 966055

This well presented, three bedroom, semi-detached house for sale in Blackwood is another that comes unfurnished but no other work needs doing. It includes a very modern kitchen and equally as modern bathrooms, new gas central heating, generous sized gardens and off road parking.

Cefn Fforest Avenue, Blackwood. £149,700.

Apex. 01443 563014