Former school near Crickhowell on the market as potential
The former school building is described by the agents as having timber framed windows and doors, plastered and painted walls, and suspended ceilings with LED strip lighting.
The property also includes male, female, and disabled WCs, and is still fitted out as a school.
(Image: Cooke & Arkwright via Zoopla) The site is situated in an area known for its scenic beauty, at the gateway to the Brecon Beacons National Park.
The agents note that Abergavenny, located approximately seven miles east of Llanbedr, has gained national recognition for its festivals, strong local economy, and independent shops.
Crickhowell, approximately two miles to the southwest, is described as a thriving market town with a strong community and high-quality rural environment.
The site, which extends to approximately 1.09 acres, is being sold by informal tender.
The estate agents are inviting offers for the freehold interest, with bids to be submitted no later than 12pm on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
(Image: Cooke & Arkwright via Zoopla) The vendor reserves the right not to accept the highest or any bid.
The location of the site is highlighted as a selling point by the agenda, with Llanbedr benefiting from transport links to the rest of Wales and into England.
The A465 Heads of the Valleys Road, around seven miles to the east, provides a fast link with Swansea and west Wales in the west and Hereford and into England in the east.
Abergavenny train station offers direct rail services to Cardiff, Newport, and further afield to London Paddington, with journey times of approximately 40 minutes to Cardiff and under two hours to London.
The estate agents believe the site represents a significant opportunity for development, subject to planning, for those looking to invest in a property in a desirable location.
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