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Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Description

For sale by Informal Tender (subject to prior sale) as a whole, or in 2 lots.
Tenders close Friday 6th March 2026 at 12 noon.

Set within a truly private and picturesque location, this exceptional holding offers a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional Welsh farm in one of the most beautiful rural settings. The property compromises of a charming brick, part rendered and slate three-bedroom detached farmhouse, full of character and potential to create a warm family home, a range of outbuildings and barns ideal for livestock housing, storage or conversion (subject to planning) together with approximately 118.40 acres of productive agricultural pastureland, with natural shelter and natural water supplies. Enjoying outstanding panoramic views across the Cambrian Mountains, this farm combines practical agricultural facilities with the chance to embrace countryside living. The land offers excellent accessibility for farming operations, and the setting provides good road links to local towns and amenities. Development & Diversification Opportunities (subject to the necessary consents). Idyllic Private Location with Far Reaching Views. Ideal for agricultural, equestrian, lifestyle and environmental purposes.

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The Waen is a beautifully situated and productive upland farm, set in the stunning Welsh countryside. The property includes a well-presented traditional brick, part rendered and slate three-bedroom farmhouse, offering a fantastic home, boasting character alongside contemporary comforts. There is a multitude of outbuildings including traditional and timber poled barns, Nissen hut, garage and a timber clad lean to. The farm enjoys a peaceful rural location with far-reaching views yet remains conveniently located for the village of Trefeglwys, with Caersws approximately 4 miles, Llanidloes 7 miles and the town of Newtown 15 miles away.

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Trefeglwys is a charming rural village and community in north Powys, mid Wales, within the historic county of Montgomeryshire. The village sits on the River Trannon, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic countryside. It offers a primary school, village hall, playground, parish church, garage and public house. Local and regional buses serve Trefegwys linking the village to larger towns such as Caersws where train links can be found.

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The Waen has been farmed in the same family for three generations and is capable of producing good quality livestock, the land is undulating and has been used for grazing. It offers an ideal opportunity for those seeking a working livestock holding or a lifestyle property in an outstanding rural setting.

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The holding boasts a unique opportunity to purchase an extensive farm enjoying a spectacular position with uninterrupted views over the unspoilt Montgomeryshire countryside. It is approached via a private driveway, off the public highway, creating a peaceful and secluded setting, lying within a ring fence and offers fantastic potential, with a good quality country residence and extensive livestock buildings offering a range of uses, with further development potential, all subject to the necessary consents. The surrounding farmland stretches out across undulating pasture, interspersed with mature trees and bordered by well-maintained hedgerows.

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Available as a whole, or in the following lots:

LOT 1 – THE WAEN FARMHOUSE, OUTBUIDLINGS AND APPROXIMATLEY 20.72 ACRES OF PASTURELAND

The property is approached via an elongated, private driveway, offering a tranquil and secluded setting. This delightful three-bedroom detached residence blends traditional character with contemporary countryside living. Built in classic brick, part rendered and slate roof, the property boasts exposed internal beams, adding warmth and charm throughout. Inside, you’ll find spacious and versatile accommodation, thoughtfully designed for modern family life while retaining a traditional feel. The home enjoys a south-facing elevation, flooding rooms with natural light and creating a bright, welcoming atmosphere, as well as roof mounted solar panels. An attractive front garden offers the perfect canvas for budding gardeners or those who simply want to relax and enjoy the peaceful rural setting.

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Beyond the gardens, the land extends to approximately 20 acres of productive pasture in a ring fence, suitable for both grazing livestock, equestrian and harvesting, bounded by a mixture of hedgerow and stock fencing. The range of outbuildings provides excellent facilities for livestock housing and deadstock storage, ensuring practical functionality for a working farm. The well-laid yard offers hardstanding areas, making it easy to maintain a tidy and organised space for day-to-day operations. The internal accommodation is more particularly described as follows, with all windows being UPVC:

Conservatory

with laminate floor, half brick walls with glazing over, glass roof, electric radiator, French doors to side and door to:

Living Room

with carpeted floor, radiator, access to stairs, feature bread oven, small woodburning stove on a polished hearth, window facing out over the front of the property and door to:

Kitchen / Dining Room

with vinyl flooring, radiator, window facing out over the front of the property, oil fired Rayburn, fitted wall and base units with laminate worksurface, tiled splashbacks, electric cooker and door to:

Utility Room

with vinyl flooring, radiator, door to side, fitted base units with laminate worksurface, plumbing for a washing machine, windows facing out over the side and rear of the property and doors to:

Bathroom

with vinyl flooring, window facing out over the rear of the property, wash basin, radiator, and a panelled bath with a shower over.

WC

with vinyl flooring, radiator, WC and window facing out over the rear of the property.

Carpeted stairs to:

Landing

with carpeted flooring and Velux window and doors to:

Bedroom 1

with carpeted flooring, window facing out over the rear of the property, dressing area, radiator, airing cupboard, and fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom 2

with carpeted flooring radiator, and a window facing out over the front of the property.

Bedroom 3

with carpeted flooring, window facing out over the front of the property and radiator.

Shower Room

with laminate flooring, corner shower cubicle, WC, vanity wash basin and Velux window.

Storage Lean-to

adjoining farmhouse with external access from the garden, timber clad lean too with electricity, concrete flooring and doors to each side.

Garage

with workbench, concrete flooring, steps to rear door of house, timber pole and corrugated iron sides, door and roof.

Outside & Gardens

The property sits centrally within the farmyard and benefits from a good-sized lawned garden with vegetable patch with greenhouse to the front of the property, with a paved and gravel area to the rear. It is enclosed with mature hedgerows. The oil tank is sited at the rear of the property.

FARMBUILDINGS

The farm buildings offer a complete set of traditional and modern buildings and have been kept in a good state of repair, arranged closely to the farmhouse. This versatile range of buildings offer a wide scope of agricultural capabilities, practical for livestock, machinery and fodder storage with good access via the concrete/hardcore yard area, which leads directly off the private drive. Mains electricity and water serve the buildings. The buildings are more particularly described as follows:

5 bay timber pole open-fronted Barn

with corrugated iron roof and sides with 1 bay gated.

Concrete yard with large Oak Tree

Nissen Hut

with timber pole and corrugated iron building attached at the rear.

Traditional block, stone & timber pole Barn

with corrugated iron sides and slate roof, exposed timbers, old managers and cow stalls, with adjoining.

Lean-Too

Timber pole and corrugated iron sides and roof Lean-Too to rear with hardcore flooring, gated access and a feed passage.

THE LAND

The land lies predominately to the south-west of the farmstead with access off the private drive, creating a very private and accessible unit and is laid to pasture, providing good grazing and fodder production opportunities. It lies within several conveniently sized enclosures, is well-fenced, predominantly with mixed-species hedgerows and stock-proof fencing, having natural water supplies, in total extending to approximately 20 acres (8.09 hectares) in a ring fence, as shown delineated red on the attached plan.

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It offers a productive block of gently sloping unimproved permanent grassland bound by mature hedgerows and trees providing shelter and biodiversity. The land benefits from direct access from the private driveway. The land has been currently used for grazing livestock and leads itself to a variety of uses including agriculture, amenity, equestrian, tourism and offers future opportunities for investment in natural capital, carbon sequestration and biodiversity. The land is described in the following schedule:

SERVICES

The property is connected to mains electricity and private well water and private septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating via a Range in the Kitchen. Council Tax Band E. NOTE: The selling agents wish to remind prospective purchasers that the services, service installations, heating & electrical appliances have NOT been tested.

LOT TWO: APPROXIMATLEY 97.68 ACRES OF PASTURELAND

The land lies to the north of the private driveway and is laid to pasture, currently used for grazing livestock across undulating ground. It is well-fenced and stock proof, with a mix of species-rich hedgerows and mature trees providing excellent natural shelter and enhancing biodiversity. The land benefits from natural water supplies and is arranged in a ring fence as seen etched in blue on the outlined plan below. It leads itself to a variety of opportunities including agriculture, amenity, equestrian, tourism and offers future opportunities for investment in natural capital, carbon sequestration and biodiversity.

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Set within in the heart of the land, enjoying fantastic far-reaching views lies a traditional stone and corrugated iron barn, in need of a repair/transformation. With its generous footprint and characterful features, it lends itself perfectly to variety of opportunities, subject to the necessary consents. Surrounded by picturesque rural views, this is an ideal project for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

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SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS

These are in hand and will pass with the sale of the freehold.

TIMBER

All standing timber is included in the sale.

AUTHORITIES

Powys Council: / RPW:

TENURE

We have been informed that the property is freehold.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Those items mentioned in the sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures and fittings and furnishings are expressly excluded.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is offered subject to, and with the benefit of, any rights-of-way both public and private, all wayleaves, easements and other rights whether or not specifically referred to.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale as a whole, or in two lots, by Informal Tender (unless previously sold). The tender forms will be available from the Vendor’s agents. Tenders close Friday 6th March 2026 at 12 noon. Tenders are to be delivered to; McCartneys LLP, Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9NE marked “Tender – Waen, Trefeglwys”. The Vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest, or indeed, any offer. The Vendor reserves the right to accept offers prior to the tender date.

SOLICITORS

Nick Jones, Milwyn Jenkins Solicitors, Newtown /

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

The property is offered subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient orders, public rights-of-way, town planning schedules, or resolutions which may be or may come into force. The purchaser(s) will be deemed to have full knowledge of these and have satisfied themselves as to the effects such matters have on the property.

VIEWINGS AND HEALTH AND SAFETY

Strictly by appointment through the selling agents. The agents advise all prospective purchasers when viewing the property to take due care.

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES

These are based on Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and compiled by the vendor’s agents and the purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

BOUNDARIES, ROADS AND FENCES

The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the Vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries of ownership thereof.

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING

The successful purchaser should please provide a photographic form of ID such as driver’s licence or passport, and a utility bill or bank statement confirming their home address.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

McCartneys, for themselves and for the Vendor of this property and any joint agents give notice that; 1. These particulars are intended for guidance only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description but do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Any information should not be relied on as statement or representation of fact or that the property or its services are in good condition. 2. McCartneys have not made any investigations into the existence or otherwise of any issues concerning pollution and potential land, air and water contamination, the purchaser is responsible for making his/her own enquiries in this regard. 3. Neither McCartneys nor any of their employees have authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to the property 4. The images show only certain parts and aspects of the property at the time they were taken/created. 5. any areas, measurements or distances given are (truncated)

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About McCartneys LLP, Craven Arms

Corvedale Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9NE
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McCartneys LLP is the leading independent Auctioneers, Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors and Valuers in the Marches, Mid Wales and West Midlands, with seventeen Property Offices and five Livestock Centres covering 4 counties.

The original Partnership, established in 1874, has developed into a strong independent professional firm serving its' clients throughout the West Midlands and Welsh Borders, with pride and expertise.

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