Stapeley Meadow is located close to the village of Church Stoke in a breath-taking part of the Welsh Marches. This meadow has a long agricultural history and has ideal potential for woodland creation.

The meadow and surrounding areas are characterised by picturesque rolling hills and is located on the border between England and Wales, in the county of Powys, with fabulous views of the Shropshire Hills to the east.

The north side of the meadow enjoys a freshwater brook flowing through a small, wooded area and eventually into the River West Onny further downstream. Such access to natural water within this wooded area is a valuable resource and will provide nice shady spots to sit and spend time in those warm summer months.

Historically the land has been used for grazing animals and grass production but now offers the opportunity to a family or individual who is interested in undertaking a conservation project, be that woodland creation, wildflower meadow development or rewilding. This could be done for either carbon offsetting or amenity purposes.

The volume of standing trees at the edges of the meadow and in the surrounding area would enable the natural regeneration of the land for those interested in harnessing the power of nature to transform the landscape. Active tree planting could work in conjunction with this approach and there are several grants available to assist with the planting of trees.

The land is accessed via a padlocked gate which can be found along a mature hedgerow on the western boundary of the meadow, which runs alongside a single-track public highway, where an area of hardstanding allows for private vehicular parking. The meadow comes with an entirely private access which is not shared with anyone else, which is a rare feature.

From there, the meadow takes a long rectangular shape with a gentle gradient running from the western boundary in an easterly direction. The north and south boundaries consist of stock proof fencing, which both meet with the eastern boundary identified with wooden field stakes and purple paint markings.

A single historic oak tree can be seen in the middle of the meadow showing the scars of time, surrounded by a wetter, lower lying section of land which offers a diversity of habitat, hosting wildflowers and naturally regenerating trees.

Stapeley Meadow is a wonderful piece of land with a desirable appeal, containing a balanced mix of open land and standing trees along with a secluded wooded area with a small pathway cut through the northern stock fence, leading down to the brook.

The long-established hedgerow and trees which border the meadow on 3 sides offer a great deal of privacy and a nice aesthetic. The views that can be enjoyed across the valley to the peaks of the Shropshire Hills is a defining feature of the meadow.

The purchasers of the meadow will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.