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Keith Smith died of lung cancer two years ago
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.
The massive home has a pool and even a museum dedicated to the retail giantCredit: SWNS
The Shropshire mansion has nine bedroomsCredit: SWNS
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.
Ludstone Hall sits on a massive 177 acres and has multiple houses on siteCredit: SWNS
Keith bought Ludstone Hall for £2.5 millionCredit: SWNS