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Sarn, Newtown, Powys, SY16

Wales

£125,000

Listed on 10/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
N/A
Type
Detached
Area
1367 sqft

Description

The former Holy Trinity Church in Sarn is a Gothic-style building dating from 1859, designed by architect T.M. Penson. The property is not listed and is outside a conservation area. Its layout includes an entrance tower, a nave with a vaulted ceiling, a raised chancel and a vestry with a rear door. Ecclesiastical features include stained-glass windows, an organ, pews and a pulpit. The nave measures approximately 127 sq m, with the chancel and vestry providing additional space. The building is around seven miles from Newtown, 15 miles from Welshpool and 27 miles from Shrewsbury. Pedestrian access is available at the front and rear, and an area of land is included behind the church. A small nearby car park may offer potential parking, subject to confirmation. The property is being considered for alternative uses, but any proposal would require the relevant permissions and consents. The sale is subject to a Church Commissioners disposal scheme and associated statutory requirements, and offers must include outline proposals for the intended use. Mains electricity is disconnected, the existing central heating system has been decommissioned and its boiler removed. Mains water is available outside for visitors to the adjacent graveyard. Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries about asbestos and the legal requirements relating to human remains and memorials.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £125,000, the church is offered at about £91/sq ft against a local average of £221/sq ft, making the asking price a standout acquisition opportunity. Its 1859 Gothic stonework, tower, vaulted nave and stained glass give this unusual building a strong character-led starting point, but the overall WHOTS result is still a weak 53/100: this is a heavy conversion project, not a straightforward house renovation. Electricity is disconnected, heating is decommissioned, and any new use depends on permissions, consents and the Church Commissioners’ disposal process.

Key opportunities

  • Reimagine the large, open nave and adjoining chancel and vestry into a layout suited to an approved new use.
  • Retain and build a design around the vaulted timber roof, stained glass and Gothic stone elevations.
  • Clear and manage the overgrown rear area, subject to boundaries and graveyard-related restrictions.

Key risks

  • The stripped-back services and extensive interior conversion call for a full-build programme, with time and budget planned for more than a cosmetic refresh.
  • The asking price is exceptionally low per square foot, but the available information is insufficient to assess renovation economics or the value of a completed conversion.
  • Any proposed use depends on planning and other consents, alongside the Church Commissioners’ statutory disposal process; the feasible layout and timetable need careful investigation.

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Map

Location

Sarn, Newtown, Powys, SY16
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Newtown (Powys) Rail Station

    5.9 miles

    Train · Newtown

  • Castle Caereinion Station (W&LLR)

    9.7 miles

    Metro · Castle Caereinion

  • Sylfaen Station (W&LLR)

    9.8 miles

    Metro · Sylfaen

  • Welshpool Rail Station

    10.3 miles

    Train · Welshpool

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Current average variable rate is 6.58%

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£511
Based on a loan of £93,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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