Winforton, Hereford, Herefordshire,, HR3
£300,000 | 18.44 acres

Comprising of 18.44 acres of mature ancient and semi-natural (ASNW) woodland situated between the large market towns of Hay on Wye and Kington.

Description
The woodland is designated as Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland (ASNW) indicating that there has been continuous woodland since pre 1600. The ground flora is variable, but the presence of ASNW species, such as bluebells, give an indication of the biodiversity of the site. The woodland boundary adjacent to the byway is floristically diverse and the occasional old oak stump indicates that the woodland had been selectively harvested in the past.The woodland benefits from a timber framed Woodland Workers cabin, which is currently used as an office space and storage, with the relevant planning contents this could be developed. There is also a second oak framed building which sits next door to the Woodland workers cabin, with the relevant consents it could be developed. The property also comprises of numerous cleared areas, these areas are ideal for camping, with deadwood being scattered throughout the woodland.


The broadleaves include large oak trees, pre-1900, younger ash, alder, rowan and aspen. The oak trees can be very large (girths greater than 100cm diameter at breast height) and are heavily branched, resulting in trees that are full of character. The conifers are c.30 years old and include areas of Norway spruce and western red cedar.


There is a disused single track railway line that runs on the northern edge of the wood. This line was closed in 1964 but its imprint is visible, and the current owner uses the line for access within the wood.


The property is available as a whole or in three separate lots which are seen as follows: Lot 1: 12.3 acresLot 2: 6.14 acres

Lot 1:
The largest of the lots benefits from a woodland workers cabin which is connected to mains water. There is electric at the cabin which will need to be connected to a generator and a working broad band connection within the workers cabin. The wooden cabin could be developed with the relevant planning consents. There is a working kitchen, shower and toilet facilities within the woodland workers cabin. There is a second oak framed building that could be renovated with the necessary planning consents. Surrounding the two buildings is a large open space which could be used for farming. The woodland benefits from multiple tracks that run throughout, six-foot boundary fencing and gates which was previously used for wild boar farming, numerous open areas for camping and access to the disused single track railway line on the Northern boundary edge.


There is an access track to Lot 1 running through adjacent woodland to the west which can be used by either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicles.

Lot 2:
Lot 2 comprises of a block of ancient woodland with a vehicular access entrance from the council-maintained road. The woodland benefits from mains water supply. There is a track running through the woodland which can be used by either two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicles. There are cleared areas within the woodland that could be utilised for camping with the necessary consents. The woodland is largely maintained with good boundary fences to all neighbouring properties.

Location
The wood is located in a well wooded part of the county, is accessible and has fine views towards the south and west. The panoramic landscape across the flat farmed landscape and the River Wye (not visible from the wood) to the Black Mountains, Hay Bluff and the wooded Merbach Hill to the south, is attractive. The wood is surrounded by arable and grassland fields, in a quiet setting and one that is accessible, but not visible, from surrounding roads. This gives seclusion and privacy.

Guide Price
The lots are price guided as seen below: Lot 1: £220,000Lot 2: £80,000Or as a whole £300,000