Suite 8, Rectory House Thame Road, Haddenham Buckinghamshire HP17 8DA Tel: 01844 291384 email: woods@johnclegg.co.uk John Clegg & Co CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS Abergwili, Carmarthen 9.21 Hectares / 22.76 Acres A well-stocked compact commercial woodland close to the market town of Carmarthen just off the A40 trunk road. FREEHOLD FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY Guide Price 80,000 www.johnclegg.co.uk
Carmarthen 4 miles Llandovery 26 miles Llandrindrod Well 53 miles (all distances are approximate) DIRECTIONS Travelling east from Carmarthen continue on the A40 past the roundabout with the A485 and at the next roundabout take the first exit signed Merlin s Hill Centre. Upon exiting the roundabout take the immediate right hand turn onto Bryn Myrddin and follow the road for approximately 1 mile. The entrance to the track leading to the wood is at point A on the sale plan opposite the Merlin s Cave Visitors Centre. OS 1:50,000 Map 159 Ref SN451214. Nearest post code SA32 7ER. VIEWING Viewing is possible without appointment at any time during daylight hours so long as prospective purchasers are in possession of a set of these sale particulars. Please be aware of hazards within the woodland when viewing. DESCRIPTION Bryn Myrddin forms part of the fabled Merlin s Hill just to the east of Carmarthen. At the summit of Merlin s Hill sits an Iron Age hillfort dating back to around 400 BC. Access to the wood is provided via a well-made wide stone path ascending the bank opposite Merlin s Hill Centre. The entrance gate for the wood is set back within the ownership of the property creating a large stacking area outside the gate suitable for the loading of lorries. Beyond the gate the routes are well constructed stone tracks which could allow access with a normal car. There are a number of rides and a footpath that traverse the hillside offering access from the main ride. The crops comprise a mix of western hemlock Japanese larch, Douglas fir and Grand fir. From previous records held we understand these date from 1967. In addition to the commercial crops are fringe elements of oak and sycamore. There are significant stands of Japanese larch which, at the time of inspection, appeared healthy. The larch is of good form and has benefitted from the mineral soils and steep banks. Western hemlock is prolific throughout the site and there are small pockets of regeneration where the canopy has allowed light in. The Douglas fir and Grand fir would benefit from thinning to bring on form and volume to improve the final crop. The land coloured pink on the sale plan is covenanted to remain for amenity use at all times. Although close to the A40 the road noise is damped well by the crop and there are some areas of the wood that could be turned to more of an amenity use should a purchaser desire. The site has great potential for further management, thinning and felling with the current crop offering an insight as to what could be grown on the site to maximise value. The mystery, folklore and stories that envelope the area add an extra element of charm to this attractive commercial plantation. TAXATION After two years ownership, commercially managed woods qualify for 100% relief from Inheritance Tax. Timber sales are free of all Income Tax and do not attract Capital Gains Tax. In certain circumstances it is possible to roll-over Capital Gains into the proportion of the purchase price attributable to the value of the land. SPORTING RIGHTS The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale. They are not let. MINERAL RIGHTS These are owned and included in the sale except as reserved by statute. FENCING We understand the wood has a liability for fencing the perimeter of the property. Where seen the fences generally appear in acceptable condition. RIGHTS OF WAY The woodland is sold with the benefit of a right of way for forestry purposes over the route shown AB on the sale plan with maintenance shared 50:50 by each user. The woodland is sold subject to a right of way for all purposes in favour of an adjoining owner over the route shown BC and BD on the sale plan with maintenance according to user.
RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS The woodland is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water, gas and electricity supplies and any other easements. WAYLEAVES The woodland is sold subject to all existing wayleaves and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the routes thereof. TENURE AND POSSESSION Freehold. Vacant possession will be given on completion. METHOD OF SALE Bryn Myrddin is offered for sale by Private Treaty. Prospective purchasers should register their interest with the Selling Agents to whom offers should be submitted. Please contact our Haddenham office on 01844 291384. OFFERS AROUND 80,000 ARE INVITED PLANS AND AREAS These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. The purchaser shall be deemed to have satisfied himself as to their accuracy and any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. IMPORTANT NOTICE John Clegg & Co for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that: (1) These particulars do not constitute nor constitute any part of an offer of a contract (2) All statements contained in these particulars as to the property are made without responsibility on the part of John Clegg & Co or the vendor. (3) None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. (4) Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. (5) The vendor does not make or give, and neither John Clegg & Co nor any person in their employment has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to this property. Particulars prepared August 2016. John Clegg & Co is a trading name of Strutt & Parker LLP, a limited liability partnership, registered in England and Wales with registered number OC334522. Its registered office is at 13 Hill Street, Berkeley Square, London W1J 5LQ.
John Clegg & Co CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS England: 01844 291384 Scotland: 0131 2298800 Wales: 01600 730735
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