The Forge, Norton, Presteigne, Powys
- Land size
- 0.99 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
Key Features
- Grade II Listed
- Original 17th Century Forge
- Sought After Location
- Cottage In Need of Renovation with Attached Barn
- Potential Annexe / Holiday Let / Auxiliary Accommodation
- Development / Refurbishment / Conversion Opportunity
- Potential Building Plot (STPP)
- Approximately 1 Acre (0.40Ha)
- Freehold
Description
Situation: The Forge is located in Norton, a short distance from the sought-after town of Presteigne. It is a wonderful place to walk and to enjoy other outdoor pursuits right on the doorstep.
Presteigne was voted, by readers of The Times, as one of the best places in the UK to live. Situated on the border of Wales and England, it is surrounded by beautiful scenery and provides local amenities including schools, local independent shops, pubs, cafés, a church, cricket and bowling clubs, and hosts the internationally renowned Presteigne Festival and the Welsh Trial of The Vintage Sports Car Club annually.
The local tourist town of Ludlow is a thriving market town and an architectural gem with a lively community feel, busy with events and festivals throughout the year.
The city of Hereford is to the south with many convenient rail links. Birmingham and the West Midlands are an approximate one hour commute. There are excellent state and independent schools in the area. The A44 and A49 are close-by and provide good road links to the national motorway network.
The Forge enjoys an attractive setting on the edge of a village surrounded by stunning countryside.
This property comprises of a cottage with an attached barn requiring complete renovation set in approximately 1 Acre (0.40 Ha). The property would suit a property developer or a lifestyle purchaser who wishes to develop their own dream property, a multi-generational family living or as a home generating a rental yield. A truly unique opportunity.
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Fireplace with wood burning stove.
Council Tax: Band E
Postcode: LD8 2EY
Local Authority: Powys County Council
Mobile Signal:
EE Y
Vodafone Y
02 Y
Three Y
Broadband Speed: Our research has indicated that Full Fibre Broadband is available at this property. Please conduct your own research to ensure the speeds meet your requirements.
Flood Risk: Surface Water, Rivers and the Sea: Very Low Risk.
Fixtures and Fittings: Whilst all attempts have been made to accurately describe the property in regard to fixtures and fittings, a comprehensive list will be made available by the seller’s solicitors.
Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. There is a wayleave for telegraph pole maintenance.
Please Note: The property has not been habited for a while, therefore buyers must enter at their own risk.
Please Note: There is evidence of Japanese Knotweed to the north east of the property, away from the house. Asbestos may be present.
Please Note: Any future planning permission or listed building consent with the exception of one residential dwelling per registered title is subject to a restrictive covenant. More details can be obtained from selling agent.
Please Note: Pipes connecting the house to the main sewerage have been damaged and will need to be restored.
Directions: From Presteigne, take the Knighton Road B4355 to the village of Norton. Turn right just before the church and The Forge is situated at the end of the lane.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-03-26
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Presteigne C.P. School1.9 miles
- Pupils
- 173
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Knighton Church In Wales Primary School3.1 miles
- Pupils
- 168
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Radnor Valley C.P. School6.9 miles
- Pupils
- 48
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Gladestry C.I.W. School8.7 miles
- Pupils
- 34
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Llanbister C.P. School13 miles
- Pupils
- 58
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- English medium school / provision
Secondary
- Newtown High School19 miles
- Pupils
- 896
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Ysgol Calon Cymru19 miles
- Pupils
- 948
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
- Gwernyfed High School20 miles
- Pupils
- 505
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Llanidloes High School24 miles
- Pupils
- 703
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
- Welshpool High School26 miles
- Pupils
- 816
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Walking trail
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Natural Resources Wales flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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