The first ever shop to be opened by the famous Welsh fashion and homewares designer Laura Ashley has been put on the market for offers in the region of £230,000.
The pair of properties at 35-37 Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth were opened in 1961, and was the start of the development and expansion Laura's company's retail empire that grew to 500 shops worldwide, supplied by 14 factories at its peak. The importance of the address is celebrated via an external wall plaque on the front facade.
The property is located on one of the main and characterful streets in the Powys town displays original features throughout and is said to date back to the 1600s. The two buildings were awarded a Grade II listing in 1990 as included for group value with numbers 27-31 and 30-36 on the same street.
