Beulah, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5

The Old Smithy - A Rare and Characterful Stone Workshop with Development Potential in Beulah, Mid-Wales

Set in an elevated position on the edge of the peaceful village of Beulah, The Old Smithy is a striking stone-built former blacksmith’s shop bursting with history, charm, and potential. Once a working smithy serving the local community, this traditional building still showcases its past with exposed stone walls, timber beams, part-cobbled flooring, and a beautiful stained glass window that adds light and character to the interior. There is even a caravan toilet installed for convenience!

Accessed directly from a quiet village lane via two large double doors and a stable-style pedestrian entrance, the property offers generous internal space with immense flexibility. Used in recent years as a store and workshop by the current owners, it now presents an exciting opportunity for those seeking a distinctive building with potential for conversion - subject to the necessary planning consents. Low-maintenance with no external yard or garden to manage, it’s ideal for a wide range of uses: a secure workshop, creative studio, or a one-of-a-kind residential conversion.

Enjoying far-reaching views from its elevated setting and within easy reach of local amenities, The Old Smithy is a unique slice of mid-Wales heritage - ready for its next chapter.

The property is situated on the edge of the peaceful village of Beulah, which benefits from a village shop, petrol station, and a well-regarded licensed tea rooms known locally for its excellent food. Just five miles away lies Llanwrtyd Wells, officially the smallest town in Wales, with a population of approximately 1,551. Once a popular spa town, Llanwrtyd Wells is set amidst some of the most picturesque countryside in the country, nestled along the A483 between Builth Wells and Llandovery. Renowned for its warm community spirit and traditional pubs, the town is also famous for its quirky events, including the World Bog Snorkelling Championships and the annual Man versus Horse Marathon. Llanwrtyd offers a surprising range of amenities for its size, including a primary school, medical centre, library, post office, petrol station, ATM, and a Premier convenience store. Meanwhile, the larger market town of Builth Wells is just 13 miles away. Set at the heart of Powys and historically part of Brecknockshire, Builth Wells lies along the banks of the Rivers Wye and Irfon - an area celebrated for trout and salmon fishing. The town is best known as the home of the Royal Welsh Show, Europe’s largest agricultural event, attracting over 240,000 visitors annually.