Poundland founder Steve Smith went from market stall to millionaire

Steve Smith made his fortune after founding bargain chain Poundland The 51-year-old entrepreneur sold the business in 1990 for 50million He now lives in a massive home of unashamed bling in Shropshire It's a 15,000 sq ft mansion with 80 windows and five grand reception rooms Mr Smith worked his way up young, opening his first shop aged 18

By Jan Moir for the Daily Mail

Published: 17:00 EST, 16 January 2015 | Updated: 21:48 EST, 16 January 2015

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On the top of a hill in Shropshire, with panoramic views over the Severn Valley to the misty Welsh mountains beyond, there lies a magnificent temple of shimmering bling.

Hammer Hill is the house that Poundland built, a 15,000 sq ft mansion with 80 windows and five grand reception rooms, including a drawing room with a sprung dance floor edged with disco lights sunk into the blameless pale oak.

There is a panelled walnut dining room with an 18-seat table, LED ceiling lights that change colour, a bar, a baby grand piano, a swimming pool and a white Rolls-Royce parked outside by the electronically operated fountain.

Padding around in his socks is owner Steve Smith, the 51-year-old entrepreneur who made his fortune by launching Poundland in 1990, then selling it a decade later for 50 million. Steve is a self-made man who started on his parents Bilston market stall in the West Midlands as a nipper and worked his way up the hard way. He opened his first shop aged 18.

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Poundland founder Steve Smith went from market stall to millionaire