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Melin-y-ddol, Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool

Land size
7.5 acres
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Historic Grade II Listed Former Corn Mill
  • Traditional Outbuildings
  • Ancient Woodland Extending to 7.5 Acres
  • Idyllic River Setting
  • Half a Mile of Private Fishing Rights
  • Beautiful Rural Location
  • Near Local Amenities
  • Potential Extension or Redevelopment (STPP)
  • EPC Exempt

Description

Located amidst the picturesque landscape of Llanfair Caereinion, Mid-Wales, The Mill stands as a timeless testament to rustic elegance. This enchanting property offers a harmonious blend of traditional charm and contemporary amenities, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking tranquility with a sense of history.

Sitting along the serene banks of the river Banwy, The Mill Cottage is a haven enveloped by untouched nature. Teeming with life, the river boasts otters, salmon, herons, mallards, mandarins, kingfishers, dippers, native crayfish, and millers thumb - all within the half a mile of private fishing.

The Mill is conveniently situated approx one mile away from Llanfair Caereinion and within close proximity to Welshpool, Berriew, Montgomery, and Newtown. Its advantageous location offers easy access to Snowdonia National Park as well as the picturesque Welsh coast and its stunning beaches. Residents benefit from nearby amenities such as schools, shops, public houses and essential services.

Enter the property into the cozy sitting room, a log burner warms the home. On the ground floor, the sitting room overlooks both the garden and river, adjacent to the dining room where the soothing melody of flowing water accompanies every meal and gathering. A compact kitchen and larder complete the ground floor layout.

Bedrooms on the first and second floor boast convenient access to either a bathroom or shower room. The house bathroom on the first floor comprises panel bath, W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin. The en-suite shower room on the second floor, comprises walk in shower with overhead rainfall head, W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin. The snug on the first floor presents an option for a third guest room, office or study.

The sprawling gardens encompass an Ash lawn, two smaller lawns flanking the cottage, and a spacious lawn adjacent to the barn. Relax by the river on the patio area, a small orchard has recently been established and there is seven and a half acres of ancient woodland, where blackberries, hazelnut, and crab apple trees flourish. Private parking facilities at the Mill offers space for multiple vehicles, useful outbuilding provide storage option or opportunity for further development (STPP).

The cottage itself is intertwined with history, attached to an ancient flour mill dating back to as early as 1068. This mill houses its original three grindstones, tools, and equipment, including original water turbine machinery from 1914. The adjacent leat provided hydroelectricity to the local town in 1914, the leat still runs today.

Agents Note: The Mill is still in need of refurbishment and has planning history available on the Powys County Council website: P/2017/1141

Services: We understand that the property benefits from wood burning stove to sitting room, mains electricity, mains water, private drainage (bio septic tank), windows are single glazed.

Broadband Speed: Basic 14 Mbps, Superfast 79 Mbps,

Flood Risk: Very Low

Tenure: We understand the tenure is Freehold.

Local Authority:
Powys County Council
Powys County Hall
Spa Road East
Llandrindod Wells
LD1 5LG

Tel: (General Enquiries).

Council Tax Band: D

Mortgage Services: We offer a no obligation mortgage service through Hilltop Mortgage Solutions, please ask a member of our team for further details.

Referral Services: Samuel Wood routinely refers vendors and purchasers to providers of conveyancing and financial services. We may receive fees from them as declared in our Referral Fees Disclosure Form.

To appreciate the full potential of The Mill, we highly recommend arranging a viewing. Call: , or Email:

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-06-12

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 443 Homes with Land listings in Wales (5+ acres).

This Property£73,333 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £54,880 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
Yes
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
Driveway
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good LimitedVodafone Good Good

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

  • Ysgol Bro Caereinion1 mile
    Pupils
    494
    Type
    Middle (ages 4-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Pontrobert C.P. School3.6 miles
    Pupils
    67
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Rhiw Bechan5.2 miles
    Pupils
    139
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Meifod C.P. School5.6 miles
    Pupils
    62
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Cwm Banwy5.9 miles
    Pupils
    46
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Ysgol Bro Caereinion1 mile
    Pupils
    494
    Type
    Middle (ages 4-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Llanfyllin8.2 miles
    Pupils
    775
    Type
    Middle (ages 4-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
  • Welshpool High School8.9 miles
    Pupils
    816
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Newtown High School10 miles
    Pupils
    896
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Llanidloes High School17 miles
    Pupils
    703
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)

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

Spar - Llanfair Caereinion, Llanfair Caereinion1 mile
Morrisons Welshpool, Welshpool8.4 miles
Spar - Llanfyllin, Llanfyllin8.5 miles

GP surgery

Caereinion Medical Practice1 mile

Pharmacy

Boots8.4 miles

Green space

Play Space0.6 miles

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

Welshpool Rail Station8.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Melin-y-ddol57 metres

Typical drive times

Llanfyllin21 min · 14 miles
Trefaldwyn23 min · 14 miles
Y Trallwng18 min · 10 miles
Wrexham (city)54 min · 38 miles
Llanfair Caereinion2 min · 1 miles

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

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Within the mapped surface water zoneMapped risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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