Offa Close, Forden, Welshpool, Powys

In a delightful setting of maturity and privacy with the ancient fortification of Offa’s Dyke running along the rear boundary, the property is conveniently located a short distance off the Montgomery to Forden road and is approached over a private lane.


The extent of the property is edged RED on the plan attached.


Of rendered construction under a slated roof with many original retained features, whilst liveable, would benefit with upgrading.


The land immediately in front was once a tennis court and land to the side of the workshop, a very productive vegetable plot. There is a well stocked orchard and the paddocks are nice and level, with an agricultural access to same, near the entrance.


The accommodation comprises


Porch over front door to:


Hall:

12’9” x 12’ with open stairs off, tiled floor and exposed beam and joist ceiling.


Living Room:

16’3” x 13’ with feature fireplace housing multi fuel room heater, exposed beam and joist ceiling.


Dining Room:

14’6” x 12’8” with tiled floor. Inglenook feature fireplace housing multifuel room heater and exposed beam and joist ceiling.


Door to Kitchen:

11’ X 10’ with tiled floor and base units incorporating a single sink. A Rayburn Royal range also heats the hot water and the 4-ring gas cooker will stay. Another exposed beam and joist ceiling.


Walk in Pantry:

10’ x 5’ with shelves.


Off the Kitchen is the Rear Hall with toilet off and back entrance door to a lean-to glasshouse.


Snug:

11’ x 10’2” plus a 5’ alcove. With wood burning stove and French doors opening onto the patio.


Further on from the dining room to


Scullery:

14’8” (overall) x 12’8” with an inglenook feature, this was originally the Blacksmith’s shop, when the property consisted of several cottages know as Blacksmith’s Row ( prior to conversion into one House).


off the Scullery is a


Utility Room:

10’7” X 16’ with sink, shelves and rear entrance.


A staircase leads to a spacious landing 13’3” x 11’9” with built in airing cupboard.


Family Bathroom:

With Bath, Shower, hand basin and WC. The Chromium towel rail is heated by the Rayburn.


Bedroom 1:

11’ x 10’ with washbasin and electric radiator.


Bedroom 2:

15’6” x 13’ with electric wall heater.


Ensuite bathroom:


Off the landing to the left


Bedroom 3:

10’4” x 9’6” with built in wardrobe.


Bedroom 4:

13’8” x 12’9” (plus alcove) and part exposed stone wall.


Bedroom 5:

10’8” x 10’ with washbasin


There is an extensive Loft area, with insulated floor, and good headroom.


Outside Rear of Property:


Workshop:

28’ x 15’ (plus 10’ extension) with power and light connected


Dog Kennel


There are further Outbuildings which may have potential for change of use and a Byre previously used as a stable in the top field.


THE LAND

The land lies in a ring fence and borders the Montgomery road


Tenure:

Freehold with vacant possession on completion which is set for Friday 20th November 2026.


Plan Details:

A plan is attached ( for identification use) on which the land is edged Red.


Services:

Mains water and electricity

Private drainage.

Rayburn heating and hot water, log burners and wall mounted plug-in radiators.


Local Authority:

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


Viewing:

Strictly by appointment with the agents Harry Ray & Company. Please be mindful the property is in the process of being cleared and is full of furniture etc. at the moment. It will be emptied prior to completion, so please bear with us.


Outgoings:

Property Band ‘G’ online enquiry only.


Solicitors:

Messrs. Gilbert Davies, 18 Severn Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0QG. Mr. David Thomas, acting.


Directions:

From Welshpool travel South on the A483 bye pass for about 1 mile. Take the first turn off the roundabout to Montgomery. Continue for a couple of miles and pass through Forden. Keep on the road to Montgomery for another mile, passing the turning on the right to (lower) Forden. After a about 300 yards look for the council lane on the left. Continue for a short distance as the access to Offa Close is the 3nd on the left thereafter. Agent’s board on the gate.


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Auction Pack:

This will be available for inspection 7 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 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% (including VAT)


For sale by Auction On Friday 23rd October 2026. In the Town Hall, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7QJ at 12.00 noon prompt.

Please be mindful this is not an ‘online auction’