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Otter Wood, Powys - Almost 9½ acres, £35,000
Otter wood is a mixed woodland that has three quite different areas.
To the North of Otter Wood towards the river boundary there are some old stands of hazel coppice with some mature ash and oak trees. There are plenty of young trees growing well here which could produce a new crop of hazel and ash which could be coppiced for 'green wood' activities and wood fuel. Along the river there are many boulders and stepping stones. Some of the wildlife that can be seen along the river are King Fisher, Reed Warbler and Mallard.
Along the main track leading through Otter Wood there is an impressive area of mature Western Red Cedar on both sides of the track. In this area of the woodland, Raven, Buzzard and Owl can be seen and heard in the tree canopy. Although in this area there are parts that are quite steep, due to the dense canopy there is little ground vegetation, which therefore means it is accessible and also creates the potential to build some woodland steps to meander through the wood.
The third area is towards the North west of the wood which is thriving with natural regeneration. Some of the trees found here include, oak, ash, hazel, rowan and holly. There are many traditional song birds along with other animals such as badger and fox.
There has been some extensive ground works done at Otter Wood to help accessibility to different areas of the wood. Near the Northern boundary there is a large hard standing area which could be used as a turning circle or an area for woodland activities.
From this turning circle there is a track that leads to the West, up to the top of the wood. Here is a level area which is private and secluded which would be ideal for observing the wildlife or for picnics and camping.
There is a track that leads East from the turning circle which leads to two further hard standing areas down near the river. There is plenty of stone in Otter wood which is easily accessible should the new owners wish to carry out further ground work.
The wood is held on a very long lease (about 950 years to run!) at a nominal ground rent (about £1 year), and has very full rights. This lease does not include the mineral rights, but these could only be taken by underground working. On the western boundary there is a robust stock fence which is maintained by the woodland owner. The soil is a rich red in which both conifers and hardwoods flourish.
The woodland is on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and the Fforest Fawr Geopark. There is a Roman road and several Roman forts and camps nearby.
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: £35,000 Leasehold
- Location: near Sennybridge, Powys
- Size: Almost 9½ acres for sale
The North Eastern boundary
Area of oak coppice
The river forming the Eastern boundary
An area of young broad leaf trees near the river
The river with some boulders and pools
Natural regeneration towards the Western boundary
View from the wood
The Southern boundary looking down into the wood
The main track that runs through the wood
View from the wood
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Boundaries:
A tributary of the River Tywi forms the Eastern boundary while the other boundaries are clearly marked with fences (marked Orange) and the Southern boundary is indicated with Orange painted stakes.
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How to find this woodland
You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself - please take these sales details with you, and do remember to check that it is still available. If you have seen the woodland and wish to be accompanied on a second more detailed visit please contact our local manager.
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Location
OS Landranger: OS No 160
Grid ref: SN 845 322
Nearest post code: LD3 8RH
Maps
- See our map of the area below.
- See our detailed map below.
- See Ordnance Survey map of the area from Bing maps
- See aerial photos of the area from Google maps
Directions
Otter Wood is on the A40 between Llandovery and Sennybridge. Look out for our 'for sale' sign by the bridge. Turn in here and park in the entrance. Once you have parked, climb over the metal gate and follow the woodland track until you reach a 'ride stop'. This is the entrance to Otter Wood.
Boundaries:
A tributary of the River Tywi forms the Eastern boundary while the other boundaries are clearly marked with fences (marked Orange) and the Southern boundary is indicated with Orange painted stakes.
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