The infamous Red Dress Manor in Powys is up for sale after being grated planning permission to be renovated.

The Grade II listed Calcott Hall in Llandysilio has been abandoned for many years, gaining infamy for being a favourite for urban explorers.

However last month the owners of the property were granted planning permission to convert the manor which dates back to the 18th Century and it is now on the market for a prospective developer.

Roger Parry and Partners, who are handling the sale, said: “Calcott Hall is a Grade II listed property believed to have been built circa. 1725.

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“The property has been identified to have been built over four main phases which includes the original Georgian Hall, a later 18th Century lean-to extension to the east elevation, the addition of the octagonal lantern and ogee pediment to the west elevation in circa. 1800 and a number of various 19th Century additions, extensions and modification mainly to the east elevation.”

“Calcott Hall is recognised as having a national significance and high heritage value, being a rare example of an early Georgian Country House in Montgomeryshire.

“The property commands outstanding views over the surrounding Montgomeryshire and Shropshire countryside.

They add that the hall “requires complete renovation providing a unique project for someone looking to restore this type of property to its former grandeur.”

The hall covers 2.37 acres (0.96 ha) and Roger parry and partners have said “a further 36 acres of prime agricultural land with fishing rights along the river Vyrnwy is available to purchase by separate negotiation.”

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The hall also comes with a set of barns which have also been granted planning permission to be converted into “up to seven residential units”.

According to Roger Parry and Partners “the barns are located within a U-shaped configuration and are linked to Calcott Hall at one end.

“The barns are constructed of brick walls under a pitched slate roof. The barns are set over single and two storeys and still have original features which include arched doorways and windows, stable doors and grain store.”

The asking price for the site of £650,000. More information about the property can be found through Roger Parry and Partners.