An Art Deco-style house called Shangri La has been snapped up at auction for £200,000.

Dayne and Julie Bartlett now plan to invest £80,000 to return the three bed 1930’s time warp property in Bryn Road, Pontllanfraith, near Blackwood, 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 which is packed with period features for £200,000 at Paul Fosh Auctions.

The idiosyncratic, eye-catching double fronted property, which had a guide price of £170,000, was the most popular property in Wales on Zoopla during October last year when listed with a price tag of £300,00.

Described by Wales historic buildings body CADW as a very rare example of modern suburban house in the South Wales Valleys, the new owners will have work closely with the organisation throughout the renovation work.

Paul Fosh, owner of Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “It’s a one off property with unique, contemporary architectural features and details. I don’t believe that we have ever sold another like it which is what the property created such a wave of interest both locally and across the country, prior to the sale.”