Ruth Kedward, an admin of the group, set up a petition against the sale of the cottage. “It’s a very historic and iconic building. It’s part of the history of the canal,” she said. “The Canal and River Trust claim to be custodians of the largest collection of industrial heritage. They are planning to auction off the Toll House and are in receipt of public money to build a visitor centre on the other side.” The Canal and River Trust, with Torfaen and Caerphilly councils, have received funding from the Welsh European Funding Office to provide an activity hub at the site.
A BidX1 spokesperson described the property as: “A detached residence set on the banks of the picturesque Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. “The property is built on a slope with the ground floor at canal level and the lower ground floor at garden level. “The property is of brick construction featuring a curved front elevation beneath a slate roof, with the site extending to both sides along the canal bank.” Junction House in Pontymoile. Picture: BidX1 Inside Junction House in Pontymoile. Picture: BidX1 The kitchen in Junction House in Pontymoile. Picture: BidX1 One bedroom can be found on the first floor of the property.