Poundland founder Keith Smith left eye-watering fortune when he died as £8million mansion goes up for sale

POUNDLAND founder Keith Smith left more than £38million when he died.

The 79-year-old — famed for his everything-for-£1 stores — lived in a nine-bed mansion, now up for sale for £8million.

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Keith Smith, founder of the ‘Poundland’ empire, at Ludstone Hall[/caption]

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The massive home has a pool and even a museum dedicated to the retail giant[/caption]

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The Shropshire mansion has nine bedrooms[/caption]

The Shropshire property even has a museum dedicated to his bargain shops.

Mr Smith left school at 16 to become an apprentice draughtsman but after selling pens to colleagues he became a market stallholder.

He set up the Poundland chain in 1990 with son Steve and their business partner David Dodd.

They sold the business in 2002 for £50million.

Mr Smith died of lung cancer two years ago.

He left his estate in trust to wife Maureen.

Son Steve and siblings Mandy and Sean are also to benefit.

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Ludstone Hall sits on a massive 177 acres and has multiple houses on site[/caption]

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Keith bought Ludstone Hall for £2.5 million[/caption]