Inside tiny village attracting the super-rich where house prices have rocketed
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A set of townhouses that sit just 50 yards from Rhosneigr beach struggled to sell when they were first built. Despite promising idyllic sunset vistas over the sea, three decades ago, the quaint village on Anglesey's western coast failed to lure outsiders.
Back in 1996, Ynys Môn was a quite, isolated place with no internet and with visitors enduring lengthy drives. While it was a holiday spot for some families, it remained low-key, with average homes priced at just £50,836. Fast forward to today, and Rhosneigr has transformed from an under-the-radar holiday spot to a highly sought-after playground for the super-rich. According to analysis by the Express's data unit, the increase in property values in the village over the past three decades is second only to London.
READ MORE: My stay in town that inspired Lord of the Rings showed me new side of the Cotswolds. As of September 2024, average house prices have shot up to a staggering £679,000. Recently, when one seaside townhouse hit the market, Rhosneigr Property recorded a flurry of interest and was snapped up quickly.
The scenario repeats itself as even modest sea-view cottages are getting snatched within days. Local Nadine Moore, stationed behind the counter at Funsport surf shop, painted in a fetching shade of blue, can't fathom the intense draw to the area, reports North Wales Live.
"I mean, it's just like a small high street and some shops," she remarked. "There's not much here.". Moore, along with many other villagers, can't help but praise the area's beauty despite its flaws. The 30 year old water sports aficionado felt an irresistible draw to Rhosneigr, a charm that even her global travels couldn't match.
