FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION The Old School House

Of historical interest and originally known as the ‘Tithe Barn’ it is now divided to provide 2 semi-detached homes following its discontinued use as a school many years ago. Originally a black and white half timbered property with a slated roof, it now has rendered main walls.

Briefly containing: Hall, living room, kitchen with dining space, ground floor bathroom and 3 bedrooms. Spacious garden and planning consent for a vehicular access.

Remarks and Stipulations:

Tenure:

Freehold with vacant possession set for 12th. June 2025

Solicitors:

Messrs. Richard George and Jenkins, 55 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes, Powys, SY18 6EF

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

There is a small portion of the property which is subject to a ‘Flying Freehold’. There is a right of way to a shed and outside toilet at the rear which is in the ownership of next door.

Please refer to the auction pack.

Auction Pack:

This will be available for inspection 14 days prior to auction at the offices of the Auctioneers between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. At the solicitors 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. It is deemed that those interested will be familiar with same.

Auction Legal Pack

Auction Information:

The successful bidder will be required to sign a Contract of Sale and pay a 10% deposit on the fall of the hammer. The balance will be due on completion. We recommend you seek the advice of your solicitor on Contract and other legal matters.

Buyer’s Premium:

There is a buyer’s premium of 1.2% (inclusive of VAT) of the selling price, which is payable to the auctioneers on the sale day.

Services:

Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Mostly Double Glazed.

Note:

The services have not been examined or tested by the Selling Agents.

Measurements:

The measurements contained in these particulars are approximate and for guidance only.

Local Authority:

Powys (Montgomeryshire) County Council, Powys County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG. 

Outgoings:

Property Band 'C' online enquire only.

Energy Performance Certificate:

Energy Efficiency Rating: G:1. Valid until: 31st March 2035. A full EPC is available on request or click on the link: Energy Performance Certificate.

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents Harry Ray & Company. 

Money Laundering:

The successful purchaser will be required to produce adequate identification to prove their identity within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations. Appropriate examples: Passport and/or photographic Driving Licence and recent utility bill. 

Directions:

From Welshpool travel south on the A483 for about 5 miles to the hamlet of Refail. Turn right onto the B4385 and continue to the ‘T’ junction. Turn left and continue to Bettws. As entering the village keep right and follow the road to Tregynon. The property is on the right as entering the village. From Newtown travel North on the A483 for about 1 mile turning left on the B4389 to Bettws. Continue on the road to Tregynon as above.

Particulars of Sale:

The Old School House is located on the outskirts of the village with open fields at the rear, spacious garden to the side and frontage to the main road to Bettws, onto which there is planning consent to construct a vehicular access. At the moment there is a gate in the front fence for convenience and temporary access. Pedestrian access is off the main road to the village.

Whilst liveable, the property would benefit with upgrading.

The accommodation contains:

Hall:

With understairs space (this is the area subject to the flying freehold as the stairway itself is part of next door). There are 2 built in cupboards.

Living Room:

16’6” x 13’3” A double aspect room with tiled fireplace.

Doors to stairwell and to:

Kitchen (with Breakfast Area):

16’ x 8’2” with sink unit, wall cupboard, built in airing cupboard and door to rear garden.

Off the stairwell a

Bathroom:

With Avocado suite of tiled bath with shower over, washbasin and w.c.

Landing to

Bedroom 1: (left)

13’8” x 8’4” (widest)

Bedroom 2:

(rear) 10’ x 6’6”

Bedroom 3:

13’4” x 10’

Hallway:

Kitchen and rear door:

Outside:

Spacious garden laid mainly to lawn with planting areas and outside toilet. (the adjoining toilet and shed belongs to next door)

A plan is attached showing details of the proposed access and turning area and the full extent of the property.

A property worthy of inspection having due regard to the attractive guide price.

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION IN THE TOWN HALL, WELSHPOOL

ON FRIDAY 9TH MAY 2025 AT 12:00 NOON.