An art deco style house known as ‘Shangri La’ has been sold at auction for £200,000.
The retro house on Bryn Road, in Pontllanfraith, has been snapped up by couple Dayne and Julie Bartlett.
The pair, from Ystrad Mynach, now plan to invest £80,000 to return the three bed 1930s time warp property back to its former glory.
The couple, who own a selection of businesses including one which restores and converts iconic VW camper vans, bought the Grade II listed building through Paul Fosh Auctions.
Dayne said: “We knew all about the property before the auction and really wanted it so we got to the sale early and start right at the front. It’s gorgeous and unique in Wales. We would probably have gone to £220,000 to secure the property. It’s just so retro – we love it.”