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Cicelyford Wood, Monmouthshire - Nearly 3½ acres, £29,000

Cicelyford Wood is an unusually attractive mixed woodland located in a peaceful Monmouthshire valley. It is on a site of ancient woodland, although it does have much pine and larch. The woodland is part of Ninewells Wood, named due to presence of several water wells within. There is a gated parking area at the most south westerly point of Cicelyford Wood just off the main road (indicated on the map).

You will find a great mixture of coniferous and deciduous trees, with lots of Corsican pine, Norway Spruce and Japanese Larch. Oak and birch saplings are flourishing amongst the lighter areas of the woodland, with larger specimens interspersed amongst the conifers. Lower down there are holly and rhododendron, with a shrub layer of bilberry, ferns and some woodland flowers. Notable rare birds which have been seen recently in the woodland include yellowhammer, bullfinch, woodlark, willow tit, turtle dove, starling, song thrush, skylark, nightjar, linnet and house sparrow. Badgers, bats and deer have also been spotted. Cicelyford is notably rich in wildlife and will appeal to you if you want to promote wildlife conservation.

Access to the woodland is from either the north or south. Entering the woodland from the north takes you over a low dry stone wall onto a public footpath. This footpath spans north to south, with an additional footpath along the northern boundary heading east but walkers are good at keeping to the paths, which are lined with majestic oak trees. These contribute to a light and open feel, athough there are also some more private secluded areas.

Cicelyford Wood is located near the small village of Catbrook, between the towns of Chepstow and Monmouth, close to the Wye Valley. The closest pub is The Lion Inn in the village of Trelleck: there are over 26 known spellings for this village, which literally translates as “three stones”. The Lion Inn offers food and accommodation. The village of Llandogo, located a few miles away along the River Wye, offers a wide range of guest accommodation and The Sloop Inn also has nice rooms. The wood’s location offers an ideal base for exploring the Wye Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). There are plenty of historic sites nearby including Tintern Abbey now a spectacular ruin which was founded by Cistercian monks in 1131, and largely rebuilt in the late 13th century. It is the best-preserved medieval abbey in Wales, and an outstanding example of Gothic architecture.

There is parking in a layby on the road a short distance away, but there is also a gated parking area with a combination padlock; those wishing to park here while viewing should phone to get the combination number. Walking down the track from the parking area will lead you to a stile on the left hand side. This woodland is protected by an Article 4 Designation.

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These particulars have been prepared by local manager George Palmer. Photographs were taken by local manager David Colley in Autumn 2012.

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

Price: £29,000 Freehold
Location: Catbrook, Monmouth, Monmouthshire
Size: Nearly 3½ acres for sale

Northern entrance

Stile to access the woodland from the southern boundary

Public footpath running diagonally through the woodland

View into the woodland from the public footpath

Holly can be found spread across the whole woodland

Views into the canopy from the middle of the wood

Views along the public footpath

Looking into the woodland from the southern boundary

Southern entrance to the woodland where alternative parking can be found

Hard standing parking area adjacent to the woodland behind a secure gate

Bench located in the parking area

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All boundaries are marked with RED paint on posts and trees

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Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on his or her mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.

All woodlands are sold at a fixed price, and include free membership of the Small Woods Association and the Royal Forestry Society, as well as £300 towards paying for a course (or courses) to help with managing and enjoying your woodland.

These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.

Cicelyford Wood, Monmouthshire - Nearly 3½ acres, £29,000

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