A New England-style former hunting lodge in the heart of Wales, Bellan Hall, has come onto the market for £5 million for the first time in over a century. The property, nestled between Machynlleth and Welshpool, includes not only the main lodge but also four additional properties spread across more than 700 acres of land.
Historic Background and Unique Features
Bellan Hall is believed to have been built in 1887 for the Chamberlain family of Birmingham and is reputed to have hosted former Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain as a guest. The main residence features a white clapboard facade reminiscent of Massachusetts architecture, a large reception room opening onto a veranda with panoramic views, a kitchen breakfast room, two ground-floor bedrooms, a bathroom, and a third bedroom on the first floor.
The estate's guide price of £5 million reflects not just the lodge but a portfolio of income-generating properties and land. According to Balfours LLP, the estate agent handling the sale, the package includes Caestwbwrn Farm (384 acres, let under a Farm Business Tenancy until 2032), Rhosgomorog Farm (3,122 acres, let under an Agricultural Holdings Act Tenancy with no known successor), Llechwedd Du (a Welsh longhouse let under a Welsh Government Occupation Contract with a potential barn conversion), and Cleddan Cottage (a derelict building ready for renovation).
Additional Income Potential
Buyers also gain acres of woodland, a freshwater lake, a stretch of the River Cleddan, and the option to work with energy company Vattenfall to construct a single wind turbine for additional income. The estate offers potential to create a sporting estate, linking back to its origins as a hunting lodge.
The property is on the market for the first time in over 100 years, making it a rare opportunity. For more information, contact Balfours LLP, Shrewsbury, at 01743 353511.
