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A former care home in one of the most affluent parts of the city of Newport goes up for sale this month at almost £1m.

The sprawling property, at 59 Fields Park Road,  is being offered for sale by Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions. It is listed with a guide price of £900,000-plus.

Planning permission has been granted for the building to be converted into nine, self-contained apartments.

Debra Bisley, of  Paul Fosh Auctions, said: “The former care home is situated in an affluent area of Newport. It is in a prime strategic location, close to the border of England and Wales.

“The property is located on Fields Park Road in a desirable part of the city. Access to the M4 motorway, at junction 27, is approximately one mile to the west. Newport train station is within a 15 minute walk.

“The surrounding area provides largely residential occupiers. There is also a selection of local amenities including shops, bars and cafes, all within walking distance.

“The property provides a large, three storey, detached building previously used as a nursing home which could accommodate thirty residents. The building currently provides kitchen, lounge, dining room, office, bathrooms and bedroom accommodation.

“The building is situated on a spacious parcel of land which may provide scope for further development (subject the relevant consent). There is parking at the property for nine vehicles.

“Planning permission has been granted for nine, self-contained luxury apartments. Further details regarding the planning consent can be found via Newport City Council – planning reference 21/1101

“Luxury apartments in this area are well sought after, with the anticipated GDV for this property being £2.15m. Additionally, the SA01 agreement has been agreed at £0 contributions with no requirement for social housing.

The next Paul Fosh Auctions sale, when this property will be offered along with some seventy others, starts at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 21 and ends from 5pm on Thursday, June 23

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A former South Wales railway club recently converted for use by bikers is revving up for its next transition after being sold for £120,500 at auction.

Located in Abercynon, near Mountain Ash, the former social club is located in a prime location for recreational, leisure activities or light industrial use.

The property, sold by Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions, had a guide price of £75,000-plus. The lot attracted a total of 82 bids from five bidders.

Debra Bisley, of Paul Fosh Auctions said: “Just seven miles away from Bike Park Wales, this property may be suitable for reuse as a bunkhouse for mountain bikers, as an air bnb or bike rental unit and repairs unit, subject to the relevant planning consents.

“It’s just a three minute walk from Abercynon train station so the property is easily accessible and may also appeal to train enthusiasts.

“The property has been most recently been used by the motorcycle community as an event space, and subject to the relevant planning, could possibly be used as a public house, restaurant or café.

“Alternatively the property may be suitable as a motorbike repair centre, storage space or workshop. The property features both ladies and gents toilets, a kitchen area, complete with a serving hatch to the garden, a stage and a dance floor area and benefits further from being enclosed by metal security fencing.

To the front of the property there is parking for a number of vehicles, and to the side of the is a garden with outhouse.

“We have been informed that the land, which extends to the river bank, may contain fishing rights, however this has not yet been verified.”

The next Paul Fosh Auctions sale starts at  12 noon on Tuesday, June 21 and ends from 5pm on Thursday, June 23.

SCRUFFY the dog helped to lead the way when Newport financial services firm boss Robin Hall launched the 10,000 steps a day in May challenge in support of St David’s Hospice Care

Delyth Edwards, aged nine; Lowri Edwards, seven; Harry Adams, seven-and-a-half and Alys Edwards, two; joined  Claire Miles, Jeanette McNamee and Tania Ansell, of St David’s Hospice Care, putting their best foot forward.

Against a stunning backdrop of the Usk Valley at Newport’s Ridgeway the walkers helped get this year’s walking fundraiser underway.

Robin Hall, managing director of financial planners, Kymin, and a team from the Newport-based business are taking part in the challenge. Kymin, who  have supported a huge number of events over the years in aid of the hospice, are sponsors of the 10k steps a day in May event.

Robin said: “It’s never been more important than now to support the hospice which has been experiencing its most challenging time in its forty-plus year history.

“And what better way to support the hospice than getting out for regular walks in May with friends, family and loved ones exploring the wonderful countryside at this magical time of the year.

“The challenge encourages people across all walks of life and age ranges to get out and about after getting back to work or normality after lock-down. Physical, as well as mental, fitness is more important than ever after the privations and restrictions of the pandemic lockdown.”

Robin and other team members aim to complete the 10,000 steps a day challenge by walking from home to the office and completing a River Usk circuit during the day.

Entries are already flooding in not just from local people but from further afield.

Tania Ansell, of St David’s Hospice Care, who is organising the event, said 10k steps in May appears to have really grabbed people’s imagination. She said they are hoping to surpass last year’s total raised of £18,000. Last year walkers signed up from as far afield as Yorkshire and even Minnesota in, the USA

“We are very grateful to Kymin for their continued support and again stepping up to back our 10k steps in May challenge. Kymin have been marvellous supporters over the years and are a shining example of how a local business can engage with us for the greater good.

“We would ask that everyone gets involved with this new campaign.  10,000 steps is a challenge to complete each day but the health rewards speak for themselves. Raising funds will support those patients and families most in need living locally within our communities.”

10,000 steps a day in May walkers on signing up will receive a free T-shirt and event progress chart. Raise £100 or more and you will receive a free snood. For details of the 10,000 steps a day in May  challenge please call 01633 851051, email hello@stdavidshopsicecare.org or visit https://stdavidshospicecare.org/event-details/10000stepsaday/

ARE you a fan of TV’s Great British Bake Off? Then how about investing in your very own bake house?

You won’t need to have loads of bread but will perhaps have to have more than a large pinch of imagination to turn the shell of the historic building into a creation of which to be proud.

A former bake house, in the heart of a popular residential area near Bridgend, in Mid Glamorgan, is being sold at auction this month(April) by Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions.

The substantial, stone-built, bake house, at Garn Road, Maesteg, is listed with a guide price of Just £16,000-plus.

Debra Bisley, who is selling the property for Paul Fosh Auctions said: “The dilapidated property is located in the primarily residential and desirable area of Maesteg.

“The detached property was formerly used as a bake house but is now rather like a crust, or outer shell of a building with no filling but it does appear to have a firm base. It currently loosely comprises of a garage to the ground floor with an open space to the first floor.

“The property could allow for further development, subject to the relevant planning consent and the new owner having a recipe, the wherewithal and all the right ingredients for success.”

The former bake house along with 80 other properties will be offered for sale online in the Paul Fosh Auctions sale which starts at noon, on Tuesday, April 12 and ends from 5pm, on Thursday, April 14.

A Gwent group which continued its tireless fundraising in memory of its founder throughout the pandemic has topped £75,000 and shows no sign of stopping until it reaches its goal.

The Bluebelles team raises money for Newport-based St David’s Hospice Care  in memory of the late Jackie Lewis who herself worked tirelessly to raise funds in memory of her son Steve.

The Gwent-based Bluebelles fundraisers, named by its founder after the spring flowers they saw on their first sponsored walk at Cwmbran Boating lake,  were honoured for their outstanding work with a celebration event at the hospice in  Blackett Avenue, Malpas.

Jackie Lewis’ son, Matt, recognising the achievements, said: “My Mum would be so proud that this target was hit. My Mum and her friends started this group when my brother passed away . The marvellous St David’s Hospice Care allowed Steve to pass away pain free and with his dignity intact.

“The hospice turned a negative into a positive. Through quizzes, auctions, entertainment, they have been able to raise £75,000.  After my Mother, Jackie,  passed away her friends Sue, Gill and Mo, continued to fundraise through raffles and then limited quizzes etc due to Covid. They have done an incredible job in raising thousands more since my mum unfortunately passed.

“St David’s Hospice Care is such an amazing charity in our community. I’ve seen firsthand how they treat their patients. It’s how health care should strive to be. I will be forever in their debt at how St David’s Hospice Care treated my brother and Mum.”

Sue Murphy, a member of the Bluebelles group which also includes Gill Shaw, Mo Pidgeon and Matt Lewis, said: “Our dear friend, Jackie Lewis set up the group after she lost her son Steve, to cancer, aged 31.

“Unfortunately, Jackie herself, also passed away with cancer.  St David’s Hospice Care cared for them both.  We, as friends, agreed to carry on fundraising in both their names, Jackie’s son Matt also joined our team.

“We are very proud to keep on fundraising in memory of Jackie and Steve. We really can’t thank all our supporters enough. It has been really difficult during the pandemic and we have had to cancel a few events.  We managed to do Christmas and Easter Raffles with people paying online. Also, last year, we had coffee mornings outside in a garden, for a few people.

“We have set ourselves a target of raising £80,000, with no timescale.  We are running an Easter Raffle at the moment and hopefully we will be having a quiz night in June. We have held quiz nights, music nights, walks, raffles and coffee mornings to raise the funds.

“We’re thrilled that we have reached the milestone of £75,000 for St David’s Hospice Care and just know Jackie would be very proud of what we have achieved in her and Steve’s name.”

Trustee Jim Thompson, of St David’s Hospice Care, said: “I and everyone at the hospice continues to be astounded at the tremendous work Bluebelles have put in to raise £75,000 for the hospice. I know Jackie and her dear son Steve would have been thrilled to bits and very proud of their momentous achievement.

“It’s amazing what the Bluebelles have done. Thank you for all your very hard work.”

MOUNTAINEER Gary Parker is saddling up for a testing bike ride before tackling Penyfan in aid of St David’s Hospice Care.

Joined by partner Liz, Gary, owner of Newport-based Parker and Co accountants and business advisors, is taking part in the 158- mile overnight Sand to City, Tenby to Newport, bike ride on Friday, and Saturday, June 24 and 25.

And Parker & Co have renewed their sponsorship of the Moonlight Walk up and down Penyfan in the Brecon Beacons.

The family-friendly, night time charity fund raising walk, up the 2,907 ft tall mountain, the highest peak in the Brecon Beacons, is being held on the evening of Friday, July 15.

Newport-based Parker & Co accountants and business advisors, a proactive accountancy practice with offices in Newport and Cwmbran, have an apt strapline, “Adventure in business”

Global adventurer and all round action man, Gary Parker, who has lead expeditions throughout the world said: “The Moonlight Walk at Pen Y Fan underlines Parker & Co’s ethos of Adventure in Business. Business is an adventure – enjoy it .

“The Moonlight Walk, which offers unrivalled summer’s evening views of the moon and night time countryside in the Brecon Beacons, is tremendous. We took a group from Parker & Co last time. It was  a great team-builder and an awesome experience for everyone.

“It’s a brilliant family challenge which helps introduce the young and not so young to the excitement and mystery of the great Welsh outdoors at night.”

The route, up and back down the mountain, is clearly marked and manned by Brecon Mountain Rescue who manage the walk on the night.

Beth Harrington, of St David’s Hospice Care, said: “We’re thrilled that Gary and Liz are not only taking part in the Sand to City bike ride but are sponsors and also involved in the Moonlight  Walk.

“The summer’s evening event is always very popular. It ticks all the boxes for entrants in terms of fun, excitement, exercise and the pure joy of being out in the gorgeous Brecon Beacons at night in the summer.

“Parker & Co are brilliant supporters of the hospice and we’re delighted they are involved with us again in this popular outdoor experience.”

For more details on the two events visit www.stdavidshospicecare.org or email beth.harrington@stdavidshospicecare.org or call her on 01633 851043

ONE of the cheapest houses for sale in Wales has gone on the market with a guide price of just £32,000.

Photographs show that then one bed, mid terrace cottage, at King Street, Brynmawr, needs a fair bit of work. But, agents say, once completed the compact property could become a well-connected, bijou home close to the arterial A465 Heads of the Valley road

Gemma Vaughan, of Newport-based Paul Fosh Auctions who are selling the property, said: “This endearing one bedroom cottage style property, at 245 King Street, Brymawr, offers much potential.

“The property does require full renovation but offers scope for extending (subject to the relevant planning consents). It would make an ideal investment for those looking to renovate and resell, or even those looking for Buy to Let.”

There is a lounge, dining room kitchen and shower room on the ground floor and a single bedroom and small interconnected annexe above. The rear garden is a good size and there is scope for off road parking at the front.

The property is one of some 77 offered by Paul Fosh Auctions as part of its April online sale. The auction starts from 12 noon on Tuesday, April 12 and ends from 5pm on Thursday, April 14.

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