Dyfi Foresters Inn, Machynlleth
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Substantial Freehold Pub
- Popular Market town
- Potential for a beer Garden
- Potential for B/B
Description
COMMERCIAL. A Substantial Double-Fronted Freehold Town Centre Public House with Commercial Kitchen and 6 Bedroomed Private Living Accommodation with 2 Bathrooms on the Upper Floors. For Sale as a going concern which has recently been reroofed & repainted externally. Alternatively with planning permission to converted into 4 self contained flats. Local attractions include: The Centre for Alternative Technology, Dyfi Osprey Project, King Arthurs Labrinth, Snowdonia and Cadair Idris. The business has plentiful potential just waiting to be tapped into including offering hot food, accommodation either as a hotel or B&B, Beer Garden and Car Park. *Fixtures and fittings to be negotiated separately
Situation and Location
The historical cultural market Town of Machynlleth is situated in Mid Wales with excellent social and educational facilities with public transport to all parts. The popular seaside resorts of Aberdyfi in Cardigan Bay lies some nine miles distance. The Dyfi Forester Inn can be found on one of the main thoroughfare north of the town on the Dolgellau Road. The area attracts many outdoor pursuits such as walking mountain biking and bird watching.
Construction
The original property is built of stone walls with rendered and painted external elevations under a pitched roof laid with slate. The owner has applied for planning permission to convert the property into 4 self contained flats which can be developed together with maintaining the pub.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation is arranged over lower ground floor basement, ground floor, first and second floor.
GROUND FLOOR
Central front entrance door leading to:
Recess Porch
Glazed panelled door to:
Open Plan Bar
Windows to front and rear. Covered seating area. Built-in centrally positioned serving bar with fitted draught beer pumps. Optic and glass shelving. Solid fuel stove fire which heats hot water and central heating.
Games Room
Panelled radiator. Ceiling lights. Door to:
Rear Hall
Door to outside. Door returning to public bar. Steps descending to:
Cellar
Previously additional dining area. Window to rear. Built-in serving counter. Airing cupboard with copper hot water cylinder.
Kitchen
Fitted commercial kitchen. Electric oven. `Lincat` double deep fat fryer. Griddle/hot plate. `Hotpoint` dishwasher. Double drainer stainless steel sink. Wash hand basin. `Parry` pizza grill. Three stainless steel preparation tops. Cooker control with power point. Six twin power points. Larder and fridge.
Bottle Store Room
Cooling system. Chest freezers. Freestanding fridge. Soft drinks soda stream system.
Barrel Store Room
Self-cooling system. Road side access for deliveries.
FIRST FLOOR
Approached by easy rise staircase to:
Half Landing
Door to:
Ladies Toilet
Low flush WC. Wash hand basin.
Central Landing of Main Building
Panelled radiator. Stairs to second floor. Doors to:
Kitchen/Dining Room
Range of modern white-fronted units comprising of six base cupboards and six drawer cupboards. Worktops incorporating single drainer stainless steal sink with mixer tap. Ample power points.
Lounge
Two windows to front. Feature fireplace. Three twin power points. Single power points. Sliding door to:
Front Bedroom
Window to front. Wash hand basin. Two twin power points.
Rear Bedroom
Wash hand basin. Two twin power points.
En-Suite
Shower room with double shower tray. Pedestal was hand basin.
SECOND FLOOR
Approached by turn-style staircase to:
Half Landing
Doors to:
Bathroom
Cream-coloured suite comprising: Panelled bath. Low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin.
Central Landing
Doors to:
Family Bathroom
Modern white-colour suite comprising bath. Low flush WC. Pedestal wash hand basin.
Walk-in Store Room
Main Bedroom
Two windows to front. Twin power point.
Front Bedroom
Window to front. Two twin power points.
Rear Bedroom
Two twin power points. Single power point.
Airing Cupboard
Housing copper hot water cylinder with electric immersion heater.
OUTSIDE
Enclosed concrete yard to rear with Gentleman Toilet with urinal and WC. Vehicular side access leading to patrons car parking area suitable for beer garden.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Solid fuel heating system.
General
A popular Public House in the thriving Market Town of Machynlleth. The business serves a strong local trade and further income could easily be generated from food sale and Bed and Breakfast as there are six bedrooms. Planning permission has been successful to convert into residential flats should the new owner decide.
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Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not make or give nor do we or our employees have the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property. Please contact the office before viewing the property. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you we will be pleased to check the information for you and to confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. We would strongly recommend that all the information which we provide about the property is verified by yourself on inspection and also by your conveyancer, especially where statements have been made by us to the effect that the information provided has not been verified. LLOYD HERBERT & JONES HAVE NOT TESTED ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING, PLUMBING, DRAINAGE OR OTHER APPLIANCES. THE MENTION OF ANY APPLIANCES AND OR SERVICES WITHIN THESE SALES PARTICULARS DOES NOT IMPLY THAT THEY ARE IN FULL AND EFFICIENT WORKING ORDER
Notice
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
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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
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 67% of premises
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
- Ysgol Bro Hyddgen431 metres
- Pupils
- 441
- Type
- Middle (ages 4-19)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Gynradd Pennal2.9 miles
- Pupils
- 34
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Gynradd Dyffryn Dulas4.2 miles
- Pupils
- 33
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Gynradd Glantwymyn5.3 miles
- Pupils
- 78
- Type
- Nursery, Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Gymunedol Talybont9 miles
- Pupils
- 57
- Type
- Infants & Juniors
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
Secondary
- Ysgol Bro Hyddgen431 metres
- Pupils
- 441
- Type
- Middle (ages 4-19)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Ysgol Uwchradd Tywyn9.9 miles
- Pupils
- 376
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-16)
- Language
- Dual language school / provision (Welsh and English) (including transitional)
- Bro Idris10 miles
- Pupils
- 541
- Type
- Middle (ages 3-16)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
- Penglais School15 miles
- Pupils
- 1,120
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- English medium school / provision
- Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig16 miles
- Pupils
- 587
- Type
- Secondary (ages 11-19)
- Language
- Welsh medium school / provision (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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Green space
Walking trail
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Flood Risk
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