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Aberhafesp, Newtown, Powys, SY16

Wales

£475,000

Listed on 26/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
2493 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached stone cottage occupies a rural setting around 3.5 miles from Caersws and 5 miles from Newtown, with approximately 3.30 acres of gardens, grounds and natural land. The accommodation has a flexible arrangement, including two kitchen areas, a sitting room with an inglenook fireplace and log burner, a dining room, study and four bedrooms. Oil-fired central heating is stated throughout, and the property is described as requiring updating. The grounds also need general maintenance. A conservatory, rear lobby and secondary staircase add to the existing layout. Beside the house is a range of former cowhouses now used as stores and workshops, together measuring approximately 21.20m by 6.00m, with solar panels on the roof. Other buildings include a detached timber garage, a stone implement shed with power and light, garden stores and a greenhouse. The listing identifies possible annexe use and potential conversion of the outbuildings, subject to planning. A neighbouring property has a right of access over the first part of the driveway and contributes towards its maintenance.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

66out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £475,000, this substantial stone cottage is priced at £191/sq ft, below the local average of £223/sq ft—a clear opportunity to acquire at a relatively low price for the area. Its traditional beams, stonework and fireplaces give the dated but apparently usable interior a strong starting point for a medium-scale refresh, while the extensive grounds and range of outbuildings add scope and character.

There is real work in managing the overgrown grounds and improving the interior finishes, and the ivy and weathered outbuilding exteriors make parts of the fabric harder to assess. The possible annexe use and outbuilding conversion are subject to planning, so treat those as possibilities rather than established value. Overall, this is a distinctive rural project with strong fundamentals, though the economics leave only moderate headroom against current local average values.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes across the usable living spaces while retaining and showcasing the exposed beams, stonework and fireplaces.
  • Manage and open up the overgrown grounds, wooded paths and garden areas across the substantial plot.
  • Explore the adjoining outbuildings and flexible layout for future uses, subject to planning and feasibility.

Key risks

  • Dense ivy and weathered outbuilding cladding limit visual assessment of parts of the external fabric; inspect these areas closely.

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Map

Location

Aberhafesp, Newtown, Powys, SY16
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Newtown (Powys) Rail Station

    2.9 miles

    Train · Newtown

  • Caersws Rail Station

    3.1 miles

    Train · Caersws

  • Llanfair Caereinion Station (W&LLR)

    8.2 miles

    Metro · Llanfair Caereinion

  • Castle Caereinion Station (W&LLR)

    9.1 miles

    Metro · Castle Caereinion

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,941
Based on a loan of £356,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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