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The Barn, Dishley Court, Newtown, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8QD

West Midlands

£250,000

Listed on 21/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
1
Type
Barn Conversion
Area
1817 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

The Barn is a characterful conversion in the hamlet of Newtown, around a mile from Leominster. The accommodation combines a kitchen and reception room, one bedroom and a bathroom with extensive garage and workshop space. The listing describes approximately 1,817 sq ft in total, including around 983 sq ft of workshop and garage accommodation, as well as an additional outbuilding and two attic rooms currently described as useful for storage, hobbies or studio use, subject to any necessary consents. The main workshop measures approximately 27 ft 6 in by 17 ft 6 in, with a separate garage and further workshop areas. Parking is available outside the garage. An adjacent orchard of approximately 0.3 acre is also included, alongside a garden. The combination of residential accommodation and substantial ancillary space may suit buyers with vehicle, trade, storage or hobby requirements, or those considering how the existing accommodation could be adapted. The description also refers to possible further residential development in the orchard, subject to planning permission and other consents; feasibility would need to be established. Leominster provides shops, supermarkets, medical services, leisure facilities and bus and rail connections. Hereford is approximately 14 miles away, with Ludlow also accessible. The property is offered with no onward chain.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £250,000, this is a notably cheap acquisition against the local £/sq ft benchmark: the asking price works out at £138/sq ft versus £276 locally. The 1,817 sq ft includes substantial workshop and garage space, which is a defining feature here, alongside a characterful barn conversion and an established garden with an adjacent orchard. The domestic accommodation looks usable but dated, giving scope for measured cosmetic updating; the kitchen and bathroom fittings are old-fashioned, and the garden could benefit from routine clearance and care.

The project is relatively light, with an indicated renovation range of £6,000–£14,000. The one-bedroom accommodation and the amount of ancillary space make this a particular fit for someone who can make good use of the workshops, garaging and parking. The listing mentions possible further residential development in the orchard subject to planning, but that potential is unverified. Inspect the workshop ceiling and roof, as their condition cannot be confirmed from the images.

Key opportunities

  • Update the usable, characterful domestic accommodation with measured cosmetic improvements.
  • Make use of the unusually extensive workshop and garage areas—around 983 sq ft—for vehicles, hobbies, storage or business use.
  • Improve the presentation of the established garden and orchard through routine clearance and maintenance.

Key risks

  • Inspect the workshop ceiling and corrugated-looking roof; their condition cannot be confirmed from the available images.
  • The residential accommodation is limited to one stated bedroom, so the layout may not suit buyers seeking more conventional living space.

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The Barn, Dishley Court, Newtown, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 8QD
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