A historic landmark building in the centre of Welshpool is to go under the hammer at an auction next month.

The Old Coach Chambers, a grade II-listed former pub on Church Street opposite the Royal Oak Hotel, is going up for sale with a guide price of £150,000.

The current owners, Robert and Margaret Langrebe, have decided to sell the property formerly known as the Coach and Horses Inn. Margaret was once the owner of the adjacent Royal Oak Hotel after her grandfather bought it in 1925 and was with the family until they sold it in 2004.

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Robert said: "We've owned the property for years. While it served our purposes when we owned the Royal Oak, we believe it's time for new custodians to shape the Coach Chambers' next chapter."

They successfully secured a Town Centre Improvement Grant from Powys County Council to support the building's refurbishment.

“The secured grant will support further renovations, enhancing this prominent building's potential in the town centre,” Robert added.

Dating back to the late 17th century, the served as a vital rest stop for travellers between 1765 and 1906 within what was then a historic transportation hub between England and Wales known as the ‘Gateway to Wales’ and went through a big renovation in 1830.

As Margaret and Robert renovated and refitted the building when it was acquired in 1992, it has since been used as commercial offices for an estate agent as well as having residential accommodation.

The Grade II listed building was also once the home to the father of eighteenth century social reformer Robert Owen. A renowned but complex figure due to his views on slavery, Owen advocated for improved working conditions, reduced child labour, and educational reform.

The auction is scheduled to be held on June 11.