Two former primary schools in Ceredigion, one of which served as a Covid vaccination centre during the pandemic, have been placed on the market with a combined asking price of £600,000.
Background of the Sales
Last July, Ceredigion County Council's Cabinet approved the sales in principle of the former Tregaron and Trewen primary schools. Ysgol Trewen was utilised as a Covid vaccine centre during the pandemic and has been empty since 2022.
Condition and Development Potential
Regarding the Tregaron school, which closed in 2014, council members were informed: "The current condition of the building is poor and it will require significant maintenance and investment to preserve it in reasonable condition. There is potential scope for development by the council and whilst some high-level plans were developed in 2019 work stopped at that point due to potential phosphate constraints on the Teifi. Assessment of the approach to develop the site by CCC would suggest the gains would be marginal when set against the planning costs, abortive costs, and the internal and external resources that would be required to develop the site."
Following Cwm-Cou's Ysgol Trewen's closure in 2019, it functioned as a Covid vaccine centre until 2022. Council members were told: "The current condition of the building is reasonable but it will require maintenance and investment within the next year to preserve it in reasonable condition. There is potential scope for development by the council but the gains would be marginal when set against the possible planning risks and abortive costs and internal and external resources that would be required to develop the site. We have had expressions of interest in the site from individuals for future use and development and so the purpose of putting the property on the open market is to achieve best value for the education service."
Marketing and Pricing
Both properties are now being marketed through commercial property agent Cooke & Arkwright. Ysgol Trewen carries a guide price of £350,000, while Ysgol Gynradd Tregaron is priced at £250,000.
Property Details
Details for Ysgol Trewen state: "The site comprises a good site area of 1.45 acres with a relatively modern school situated on site providing 4,073 square feet of accommodation. The school provides well-maintained accommodation currently catering a mixture of classroom, canteen, and welfare space. The site is relatively large with a tarmacadamed parking area and various garden areas to the side of the premises and also to the northwestern side of the site."
For Ysgol Gynradd Tregaron, documentation notes: "Ysgol Gynradd Tregaron is situated on a 1.09-acre plot of hardstanding land. The building itself features a pitched slate roof, a period bell tower, and glazed windows. The site is well-surfaced with services available. The former school is surrounded by excellent views of the Welsh countryside."
