A housing development in the south of Powys has now sold around half of its homes, it has been announced.

Persimmon Homes’ Maes y Rhos site in Ystradgynlais has already seen customers move into 20 properties in the town, with a further 22 to come.

Local people who are looking to move are being encouraged to express their interest now. Two, three, and five-bed properties at Maes y Rhos are available from £219,995.

The homes at the development, which sits on the border with the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, can be purchased via Help to Buy Wales, meaning eligible customers can buy a home worth up to £300,000 with a minimum deposit of 5 per cent.

Ystradgynlais, only a 15-minute drive from Swansea, has the convenience of a local Tesco superstore and a range of traditional facilities and services, while the River Tawe is one of the local landmarks, running through the town, says Persimmon.

Persimmon Homes West Wales Sales Director Sharon Bouhali said: “I am delighted to see so many people choose our Maes y Rhos site to make their home.

“Persimmon prides itself on providing affordable and high-quality homes to local people and we want to impress that there is still a chance for a few households to snap one up before they’re all gone.

“Ystradgynlais is a brilliantly located town, being on the foothills of the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) with easy access to a city like Swansea with all its amenities and opportunities.”

“I urge all those who want to take advantage of our top-quality site to get in touch with us,” added Mr Bouhali.

Interested parties can contact the Persimmon sales office at 01639501362. Alternatively, they can visit the official Persimmon Homes website at persimmonhomes.com to explore available properties and developments.