Trewern House, Trewern, Welshpool, Powys, SY21

LOCATION AND HISTORY:

We trust the following will be of interest.

The building lies close to the main Shrewsbury (14 miles) to Welshpool (4 miles) Road within the township of Trewern.

Exterior:

Largely sub-medieval timber-framed farmhouse with painted brick infilling and slate roof. Plan consists of a 11/2 storey main range of the later C14 or C15, set parallel to the road and comprising two unequal bays, and an added mid-late C16 2-bay cross wing at the E end projecting to the S. The early range, of heavy vertical storey-high studs, was probably originally an open hall, floored over with the introduction of a stack in the late C16-C17, possibly the same time that the cross wing was built.

The RCAHM (Wales) have recorded a date of 1610.

Entrance through a depressed headed opening on S front with a C19 small gabled porch. Timber windows with modern diamond leaded glazing and two C19 two-light gabled dormers with shaped barge boards. W gable has exposed frame and roof truss with single purlin, probably originally covered this end by a further bay, now lost. Cross wing has attic, jettied at the front, and shaped bargeboards. Detailed investigation suggests the wing is of the same workmanship as the early end of Trewern hall.

Main C17 stack with four cylindrical flues, and brick ribs.

Interior:

Living Room at W end, has renewed fire lintel on gritstone piers, with two C13 male and female heads, reputedly from Strata Marcella Abbey. Very deeply chamfered spine beam and chamfered and stopped joints. Some panelled C18 doors imported from Lancashire. Roof said to have smoke blackened timbers above the ceiling. Cross wing, originally without windows to the farm yard, of 2 unequal bays separated by a framed partition containing a shaped door head, apparently moved along when the large stack was inserted. Fire lintel on stone piers, the chamfer continuous. Deeply chamfered cross ceiling beams. C17 dado panelling with narrow reeded upper panel.

TREWERN HOUSE:

This beautiful detached half-timbered house standing in mature gardens and grounds, situated in the unspoilt countryside of The Marches, a lovely area stretching the border between Wales and England, together with its land, substantial detached Grade II listed barn with conversion potential and an area of land which is included in the Local Development Plan.

Approached directly off the main road through a stone flanked entrance to a fold yard providing parking to the side of the house and further parking alongside the buildings, the mature gardens and ground lie to the front, side and rear of the house which include lawn areas, shrubberies and patios.

The accommodation (from the rear ‘front’ door) comprises:

Entrance Hall:

with stairs off. Exposed timbers, oak floor and radiator.

Cloak Room:

with w.c. and hand wash basin.

Utility Room:

9’ x 9’6” with tiled floor, Belfast sink with plumbing in point to side, exposed timbers and central heating boiler.

Dining Room:

22’6” x 20’ An outstanding double aspect room with panelled walls, exposed timber features, massive inglenook, oak floor, lattice doors to front garden and radiator.

Living Room:

20’ x 18’6” Again, a double aspect room full of character with open hearth fireplace with recesses for a multifuel room heater, Oak floor and exposed timbers with entrance door with porch over, to front garden.

Double doors to Kitchen:

An ‘L’ shaped room 20’ x 9’8” and 13’2” x 6’5” with base units in both sections incorporating a stainless-steel sink.

Entrance door to rear garden.

An oak staircase leads to a spacious landing 15’ x 11’ with exposed timbers oak floor and stairs off to second floor.

Bathroom:

14’ x 8’ with oak floor and avocado suite of tiled bath, w.c. and pedestal washbasin. Radiator and built in airing cupboard

Inner landing with oak floor and original fireplace alcove to Bedroom 1.

Bedroom 1 (currently used as a craft room):

11’ x 9’6” Radiator.

Bedroom 2:

19’ x 9’6” with oak floor, expose timbers and radiator off the main landing to a double aspect

Sitting Room:

20’9” x 18’6” with open hearth, exposed timbers and 2 radiators.

Through to

Bedroom 3:

19’8” x 9’ (plus alcove) with stone feature chimney breast, radiator and pedestal wash basin.

Stairs leading to a spacious second floor landing measuring 14’2” x 12’ with exposed timbers and built in cupboard, provides useful additional bedroom space.

Bedroom 4:

20’ x 12’6” (between the purlins).

Outside:

Workshop:

17’ x 7’9” with power connected and

To either side of the ‘fold ‘yard is

Building 1:

An old cow shed 70’ x 19’6” providing useful storage with a 3 bay Dutch barn at one end.

Building 2:

A Grade II Listed building 60’ x 19’, which is in a dilapidated state of repair, with some exceptional trusses and would, most probably, gain support for development.

The owners and Agents have not made any enquiries in this respect and do not intend to do so.

THE LAND

The land lies to the rear and side and comprises approximately 6.5 acres of grazing and 5.5 acres of woodland all edged red on the attached plan.

THE WOODLAND IS SUBJECT TO A SSSI (site of special scientific interest) is edged YELLOW.

There is an area hatched ORANGE which may have development potential as it is included in the Local Development Plan. The vendors or agents have not pursued this with the local authority and do not give any warranty that it can be developed.

Tenure:

Freehold with vacant possession on completion which is set for Friday, 23rd October 2026.

Plan Details:

A plan is attached on which Trewern House is edged Red, Land subject to SSSI (woodland) edged Yellow and land included in the LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN is hatched Orange.

On the same plan, is Lot 2, Lyndale edged Green and Lot 3 The Land At Trewern edged Blue.

Boundary:

The responsibility of the maintenance of Boundary Fences (to the best of the Vendor’s knowledge) is identified by the customary ‘T’ marks.

Services:

Mains water and electricity

Private drainage.

Local Authority:

Powys (Montgomeryshire) County Council, Powys County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5LG.

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment with the agents Harry Ray & Company.

Outgoings:

Trewern House: property ‘G’ online enquiries only.

Solicitors:

Messrs. Harrisons LLP, Solicitors, 30 Broad Street, Welshpool, SY21 7RR. Jennifer Horton, acting.

Directions:

From Welshpool take the A458 towards Shrewsbury for approximately 5 miles. As leaving the hamlet of Trewern, the property is on the left.

Auction Pack:

This will be available for inspection 7 days prior to auction at the offices of the Auctioneers between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. At the solicitors 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. It is deemed that those interested will be familiar with same.

Auction Information:

The successful bidder will be required to sign a Contract of Sale and pay a 10% deposit on the fall of the hammer. The balance will be due on completion.

We recommend you seek the advice of your solicitor on Contract and other legal matters.

Buyer’s Premium:

There is a buyer’s premium of 1.2% (including VAT)

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION IN THE TOWN HALL, WELSHPOOL ON FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 12:00 NOON PROMPT.