Foresters House, Whitton

Foresters House, as the name suggests, is a former Forestry Commission property, situated on the edge of the popular semi-rural village of Whitton, nestled between the market towns of Knighton and Presteigne, close to the Welsh/English border. Built in 1960, this spacious home offers the best of both worlds, combining a welcoming village setting with glorious surrounding countryside and access to an abundance of walks and trails. Despite its peaceful position, the property is conveniently located approximately 3 miles from Knighton's vibrant town centre, with its range of independently owned shops and local amenities, and around 4 miles from the market town of Presteigne.

The property has been well maintained by the current owners, with a new roof to the main house installed in 2021. More recently, in 2025, further improvements were undertaken, including a newly fitted bathroom, new UPVC double-glazed windows, a replacement rear conservatory featuring a double-glazed roof, and a refresh of the gardens, further enhancing the property's appeal. The generously proportioned accommodation is arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, an entrance hall leads to a downstairs W.C., boiler room, useful utility room and kitchen, while a separate dining room, hallway and living room provide plenty of space for everyday living and entertaining. The new rear conservatory offers an additional reception space, enjoying views over the garden and providing a lovely spot to relax and take in the surroundings.

Upstairs, the landing leads to three well-proportioned bedrooms, a storage cupboard, family bathroom and separate W.C. All three bedrooms benefit from distant views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.

Outside, the established gardens are a particular highlight, offering a secure and versatile space for families, children and pets to enjoy. To the rear, a parking area provides ample off-road parking for several vehicles and leads to the attached garage. A gate opens into the largely paved rear garden, which features a variety of shrubs and planted beds. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by an attractive selection of flower beds, shrubs, specimen trees and planted borders. A gravelled and paved seating area provides an inviting spot for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings during the warmer months.

Combining spacious accommodation, improvements made in recent years, generous gardens and a convenient location close to two popular market towns, Foresters House presents an appealing opportunity for those seeking a home that balances village life with the beauty of the surrounding countryside.

The Location

Foresters House occupies an idyllic setting on the edge of the small village of Whitton, which is encompassed by stunning, scenic countryside with rolling hill tops as far as the eye can see, Whitton and nearby surroundings are a haven for nature enthusiasts, ramblers and cyclists and is also close to the famous Offa's Dyke footpath.

Whitton is a friendly community which embraces a 'laid back', tranquil lifestyle. Rural, but certainly not inaccessible, the B4356 & B4357 run through the village, which lead north to the border town of Knighton (3 miles) and east to the market town of Presteigne (4 miles).

Both Knighton and Presteigne offer a wide range of independent retailers, supermarkets and regular farmers’ markets, together with a variety of cafés, restaurants and public houses. There are a number of community clubs and societies, together with many sporting and recreational facilities, including football, rugby, running and a golf club at Knighton. Both towns have excellent leisure centres and primary medical practices, while Knighton also boasts having a train station, offering daily connections to Shrewsbury and Swansea.

Educationally both towns offer pre-school groups and primary schools, while Presteigne also contains a secondary school, John Beddoes, which is part of Newtown High School. Presteigne is also recognized as a cultural centre, and has attracted many artists and musicians over the years. It is especially renowned for its nationally-famous Festival of Music and the Arts held every August and in 2018 was once again named as one of the best small towns to live in by the Sunday Times.