Ten Residents Share 15-Acre Georgian Manor in Wales for Price of Standard Home
A group of ten individuals lives cooperatively in Dol-llys Hall, a Grade II listed Georgian mansion in Powys, Wales, sharing 15 acres of grounds for the cost of a standard two-bedroom house. The community, established in 1991, operates on a co-housing model where residents maintain private flats but share communal facilities, decision-making, and maintenance duties. Members pay a monthly service charge and contribute to labor, including gardening and wood processing, while utilizing renewable energy sources like solar panels and a wood-fired boiler. The arrangement offers affordability and sustainability, with shares costing £230,000, comparable to local market rates. Recent demographic shifts include the departure of long-time residents and the arrival of families with children, reflecting a broader trend toward intentional communities that balance privacy with collective responsibility.
