Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Presteigne, Powys

Presteigne lies on the River Lugg near Radnor Forest and Offa's Dyke on the border with Wales and England. Located in stunningly beautiful countryside, the drive between Presteigne and Aberystwyth on the coast of Wales is considered to be one of the most beautiful drives in the world. In Tudor times, Presteigne had a thriving cloth industry and, until the late 16th century, processed locally grown barley and malt. Today, Presteigne has developed a diverse manufacturing base with good social, cultural and leisure facilities.

Estate agents in Presteigne represent detached bungalows, terraced and semi-detached modern houses, Grade II slate-roofed and thatched country cottages, and new-build houses with four bedrooms and double integral garages. Property for sale in Presteigne also includes substantial period houses in idyllic settings, converted barns and Grade II manor houses.

If you would like details of any flats for sale in Presteigne or would like information regarding cottages, bungalows or houses, please contact Presteigne estate agents.

Amenities for property in Presteigne

Presteigne High Street has plenty of independent shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels and services and throughout the year there are art exhibitions and music festivals. The Church of St Andrew's has its own permanent 16th century Flemish tapestry exhibition, and the Judge's Lodging is a Georgian Court House complete with cells, courtroom and living quarters. The Radnorshire Arms is a well-preserved Jacobean building with an extensive network of subterranean passages and dungeons, used during the English civil war for the torture of Parliamentarian sympathisers. East Radnor Leisure Centre offers swimming, indoor bowling, squash courts and a fitness suite. Presteigne has good primary and secondary schools including the renowned John Beddoes School, a former grammar school founded in 1565 and now a comprehensive.

Transport in Presteigne

The railway station in Knighton is eight miles north of Presteigne and is on the picturesque Heart of Wales railway line from Shrewsbury to Swansea. Local bus services include routes to Kington, Knighton and Leominster with connections to Ludlow, Bishop's Castle, Newtown and villages en route.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Presteigne, which is covered by postcode LD8, you may also like to consider Knighton, Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells, Llantwrtyd Wells, Rhayader, Llanidloes, Llandinam, Newtown and Montgomery.