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Abertridwr, Llanwddyn, Oswestry, SY10

West Midlands

£250,000

Listed on 30/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
N/A
Type
Plot

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

A Grade II Listed former school in the centre of Llanwddyn, extending to approximately 385 sq m (4,144 sq ft) and set on a plot estimated at 0.6 acres. The existing accommodation comprises an entrance vestibule, three former classrooms, three offices, three WC facilities and a central hallway. The freehold is offered with vacant possession at a private-treaty asking price of £250,000. Planning permission has been granted to convert the building into four self-contained homes: two two-bedroom units and two one-bedroom units. The approved proposals include new internal layouts, private entrances, upgraded glazing and insulation, air source heat pumps and heat recovery ventilation. Each dwelling is designed to have a private garden and two allocated parking spaces. The scheme is intended to retain the building's character and make use of its existing proportions and layout. Planning details are available from Powys County Council under application 25/1273/FUL. The property is close to the village community hall and approximately one mile from Lake Vyrnwy, with Welshpool and Bala within reach. The site includes a former tarmacked play area and additional land to the rear. Mains electricity, water and drainage are understood to be connected, but services have not been tested. The building is Grade II Listed, so purchasers should confirm the scope and conditions of the consent and establish the requirements for carrying out the works.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £250,000, this Grade II Listed former school is exceptionally cheap against the local £/sqf average, making the acquisition price a clear strength. The approved conversion into four dwellings gives the project a defined direction, while the substantial site, open grassed areas and established planting add scope beyond the building itself.

This is a heavy conversion rather than a cosmetic refresh: the visible former classroom remains institutional space, with loose materials and finishes to clear and replace. The exterior appears broadly intact in the supplied views, but the overall score remains weak because renovation economics are insufficiently evidenced; the low entry price is compelling, but the project still needs careful assessment of its delivery and costs.

Key opportunities

  • Use the approved four-dwelling scheme to transform the former classrooms and offices into homes with new layouts and individual entrances.
  • Work with the building’s generous proportions and distinctive former-school character while delivering the approved residential conversion.
  • The 0.6-acre site, including grassed areas, established planting and extensive hardstanding, offers scope to shape private gardens and outdoor space.

Key risks

  • Former institutional interiors, loose materials and the scale of converting a 4,144 sq ft building mean a substantial full-interior programme; plan time and budget for a major conversion, not a cosmetic refresh.

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Location

Abertridwr, Llanwddyn, Oswestry, SY10
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Llanfair Caereinion Station (W&LLR)

    8.8 miles

    Metro · Llanfair Caereinion

  • Castle Caereinion Station (W&LLR)

    11.4 miles

    Metro · Castle Caereinion

  • Sylfaen Station (W&LLR)

    11.8 miles

    Metro · Sylfaen

  • Welshpool Raven Square Station (W&LLR)

    13.4 miles

    Metro · Welshpool

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

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£1,021
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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