Shortstanding, Coleford

An excellent compartment of ringfenced pastureland with stone ruined cottage in a very accessible location offering a prime package with equestrian, development, agricultural and natural capital appeal.

An appealing compartment of pastureland with stone ruined cottage with development and equestrian appeal positioned on the border of the popular Forest of Dean settlements of Shortstanding and Joyford on the edge of the picturesque Wye Valley AONB with good access to the A4136 providing excellent transport links to Monmouth and the A40.

The land is very accessible and benefits from roadside access.

Coleford - 1.9 miles
Monmouth - 6.6 miles
Cinderford- 7.6 miles
Chepstow - 14.8 miles

Location & Situation
The Land and Barns at Sterts Lodge sits in a level position, situated at the bottom of Joyford Hill, with roadside frontage to the public highways known as Bicknor Street and Wellmeadow Lane. The land is positioned between the villages of English Bicknor to the north and Berry Hill to the south which provides access to the A4136 Staunton Road connecting to Monmouth and the A40 to the west.

Description

Lot 1 - 0.99 acre (0.40 hectares)
Lot 1 is accessed via a gateway from Bicknor Street and comprises a level paddock of permanent pasture extending to 0.99 acre. The northern boundary features a natural water supply in the form of a stream and positioned within Lot 1 are the dilapidated ruins of what was once a cottage, providing excellent equestrian, development, agricultural and natural capital appeal.

Key Information

Services: There are no mains services directly connected to the land. The land benefits form a private water supply in the form of a stream positioned on the northern boundary. Electricity and mains water are available close by. It is for any interested party to make their own enquiries in obtaining the connection costs of these services if they wish to connect to these.

Basic Payment Scheme: The land is eligible for Basic Payment Scheme (BPS). There are no Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements included with the sale.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way: The land will be sold subject to all Wayleaves, Easements and any Public/Private Rights of Way, that exist, whether or not these are specifically referred to in these particulars. Access to Lot 2, if sold separately to Lot 1, will be via a section of third party land shaded in blue on the Sale Plan. The western boundary of Lot 2 and the dividing boundary between Lot 1 and Lot 2 have not yet been fenced but have been demarcated.

Local Authority: Forest of Dean District Council

Development Clawback: A development clawback overage provision will be incorporated into the sale contract to capture any future residential development. This will capture 30% of any uplift in value provided by any residential planning consent for a period of 20 years from the date of sale.

Sale Method: The land is offered For Sale by Private Treaty and is offered either as a whole, or in two individual Lots, as shown on the Sale Plan on the rear cover.

The Vendors and Selling Agents reserve the right to conclude a sale being agreed of the land by any alternative sale method, such as Informal Tender or Public/Private auction, if necessary.

Tenure: The land is offered freehold with vacant possession being provided on completion.

Viewings: Viewings at any time in daylight hours with a copy of these particulars. All parties viewing do so at their own risk and are advised to exercise the usual caution at all times. Please ensure that field gates are securely fastened at all times. No vehicles are to be taken onto the land.

Directions
From the A40 at Monmouth cross the Wye Bridge and proceed onto the A4136 Staunton Road for 5.5 miles. At the Crossroads at Five Acres turn left onto Park Road. After 0.4 miles at the crossroads turn right onto Joyford Hill. Continue for approximately 0.5 miles onto Bicknor Street and the access to Lot 1 will be on your left-hand side.

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