THE DOLANOG ESTATE • •

THE DOLANOG ESTATE WELSHPOOL • POWYS • SY21 0LQ

Welshpool 12 miles • Shrewsbury 32 miles • Chester 54 miles (all distances are approximate)

A fine agricultural and sporting estate situated in Mid

In all extending to 550.94 acres (222.96ha) With shooting rights over a further 478.00 acres (193.44ha) Agricultural land 403.92 acres (163.46ha) • Woodland & amenity land 147.02 acres (59.50ha) The Plas: principal farmhouse & farmstead The Mill: House, cottage & traditional buildings Established high bird game shoot Hydroelectric scheme

For sale as a whole or in lots as required

Willow House East, Shrewsbury Business Park Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6LG www.berrybros.com 01743 271697 [email protected] The Dolanog Estate Berrys have been favoured with instructions from The Trustees of The Dolanog Estate Trust to market for sale The Dolanog Estate, a fine agricultural and sporting estate steeped in history.

Situated in the Vyrnwy Valley spreading high on to the hills in the heart of Mid Wales, The Dolanog Estate and the associated shooting rights have been under the control of the Jackson Family since 1898 and previously formed part of the Wynnstay and Powis Estates.

The Estate comprises varied agricultural land and woodland extending in total to approximately 550.94 acres (222.96ha), bisected by the . The agricultural land is centred around two principal livestock farms being The Plas and The Mill with permanent pasture land extending to approximately 403.92 acres (163.46ha) in total.

There is an established high pheasant shoot on the Estate that has been managed by just four keepers since the shoot was first established in 1898. The driven shooting takes place over freehold land and the adjoining leasehold land with drives being centred around the established mixed woodlands predominantly on the south western portion of the Estate and various snipe bogs. The shoot has been a thriving family enterprise and in recent years has been run on a commercial basis. A typical day yields a bag of 130 to 150 pheasants.

The River Vyrnwy passes through the Estate with double bank fishing rights available on the River. The Estate was an early embracer of renewable energy with a hydroelectric power generation system installed on the River Vyrnwy in 1921; the system remains operational to the present day.

The sale of The Dolanog Estate presents a rare opportunity to purchase a ring fenced agricultural and sporting estate extending to 550.94 acres (222.96ha) in total with the benefit of sporting rights over a further 478.00 acres (193.44ha) of adjoining land.

The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in lots as required. Situation The Dolanog Estate wraps around the rural village of Dolanog in the county of Powys, surrounded by extensive rural scenery and open countryside. The village was originally a centre for forestry workers and now offers tranquil rural living. Dolanog is associated with , the influential 18th century hymn writer, and is home to the Ann Griffiths Memorial Chapel which opened in 1904.

The busy market town of Welshpool is just 12 miles to the east and readily accessible by road. Welshpool offers a range of services and facilities including a railway station linking with Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth, a livestock market, leisure centre and other recreational, educational and employment opportunities.

Welshpool Mid Wales Airport is easily accessible being situated on the outskirts of Welshpool. It provides a range of commercial air and general aviation services for visitors and locally based aircraft with regular company flights to airports throughout the United Kingdom. Manchester Airport is approximately 2 hours by road.

A range of first class educational establishments are available in the region including Oswestry School, Moreton Hall, Ellesmere College and Shrewsbury School. Locally, primary education is available in and primary and secondary education are available in .

The Vyrnwy Valley and Mid Wales are renowned for high bird shoots including The Three Valleys, Vaynor Park and The Brigands. Further afield, Nantclwyd is located in Denbighshire.

The picturesque and popular Snowdonia National Park and Welsh coast towns of Abersoch (70 miles), Pwllheli (65 miles) and Aberdovey (40 miles) are easily accessible by road.

Golf courses nearby include Welshpool, Lakeside at Montgomery and , Oswestry and Mile End near Oswestry.

The town of Shrewsbury and cities of Chester and Birmingham are accessible by road and train, making Dolanog an ideal rural retreat. The Plas The Plas lies to the north of the Estate and comprises The residential accommodation was re-wired in 2011 An open oak staircase, with turned balusters, rises from a livestock farm with a grade II listed farmhouse dating and comprises entrance door opening to ground floor the entrance hall to the first floor landing area which from the 17th century with a range of traditional and entrance hall with slate flagstone floor, understairs leads to bedrooms 1 to 5 and a bathroom with free- modern farm buildings. The property is located adjacent cupboard and doors to the living room with solid fuel standing cast iron roll top bath, wash hand basin and to The River Vyrnwy with access directly from the Rayburn range cooker and door to the kitchen with a wc. A further staircase rises to the second floor with a adjacent public roadway. range of fitted kitchen units, slate flagstone floor and door opening to two attics rooms. door opening to the side of the house. Off the living The farmhouse, with a gross external floor area room is a shower room with fitted shower unit. From the of approximately 300sqm (3,228sqft) comprises a entrance hall, a passage way leads to the snug with a detached T-shaped dwelling constructed in part of raised timber floor, utility room with original Belfast sink, painted local stone, a timber frame with lath and plaster slate flagstone and quarry tiled floor with a door to the panels beneath a slate roof with substantial twin diagonal sitting room with an open fireplace and door opening to stone chimney stacks. The tie beam at the front of the the garden area with storm porch over. house carries the lettering “16 WW 64 TW”. Outside Land at The Plas The garden to the front of the house is enclosed by a 278.06 acres (112.53ha) of permanent pasture land wooden picket fence and to the rear of the house is a consisting of loamy and clayey acidic soils suitable for garden area with paddocks beyond. forage production and stock grazing. The land rises from productive loamy soils adjoining the river to free Farm Buildings draining soil over rock being 1000ft above sea level. The buildings at The Plas are arranged around an open yard area partly surfaced with stone and comprise: In addition to the land at The Plas, the holding has the benefit of common grazing rights on Allt Dolanog for 60 Stone Building: 10.9m x 6.6m two storey grade II listed sheep. traditional stone barn beneath box profile sheet roof. The Plas is offered freehold with vacant possession. Traditional Barn: 25.8m x 5.5m currently redundant constructed of stone and timber cladding beneath a slate roof with lean-to (13.5m x 7.4m) attached to the rear beneath a corrugated sheet roof.

Lambing Shed: 14.9m x 11.6m open fronted pole barn with timber cladding, part concrete floor beneath a corrugated sheet roof.

Machinery Store: 17.9m x 7.0m open fronted steel frame building, corrugated cladding and monopitch roof.

Livestock Building: 29.8m x 12.2m constructed in 1984 of a steel frame, 3 bays with concrete block walls, Yorkshire board cladding above, concrete floor with central feed passage and doors at both ends beneath a fibre cement sheet roof. Lean-to sheep housing constructed of timber frame with part concrete floor. Muck midden to the rear.

Fodder Store: 19.2m x 6.9m open fronted, steel frame, 4 bays, part profile sheet cladding with earth floor beneath a profile sheet roof. The Mill Outside The Mill lies to the east of the village and comprises leading to the bathroom with a bath, wash hand basin, To the side of the property is a hard surfaced parking The Mill House, Mill Cottage and an extensive range wc and vinyl floor covering. The dining room has a solid area which leads to a garden area with lawns and of traditional buildings and pasture land extending to fuel Rayburn, which provides heating and hot water, borders. Attached to the rear of the house is a garden approximately 34.17 acres (13.83ha). The dwellings are set in an inglenook with a fitted cupboard to the side, store. grade II listed, as are the corn mill and cow house range tiled floor and door opening to the front of the house. of buildings. The public road leading to the river passes There is a step up to the galley style kitchen with range The Chalet between The Mill House and Mill Cottage. of cupboards, sink, electric meter and fuse box and a Within the grounds of The Mill is The Chalet which was quarry tiled floor. The sitting room has a raised timber created in the 1960s on the site of the former pigsties The Mill House floor, a door to the front of house and an open fireplace. and is constructed of stone and block walls with timber Extending to approximately 185sqm (2,000sqft) with framed windows. The accommodation has more recently The stairs rise from the dining room to the first floor single glazed timber windows, The Mill House, dating been used as a short term holiday let and comprises landing area which leads to bedroom 1 with a window from the 17th century, is constructed of axe-dressed an entrance door leading to an open plan living room/ to the front of house and an airing cupboard containing painted stone with a timber clad gable beneath a slate bedroom, a kitchen with work surface and sink unit and hot water cylinder. Bedroom 2 has a window to the rear, roof with brick chimney stacks, with a later brick addition. a door to the bathroom with shower, wash hand basin a wash hand basin and access hatch to the roof space. and wc. Heating is provided by electric storage heaters. The accommodation comprises an entrance door Bedroom 3 has a window to the front and a wash hand opening to the ground floor leading to the rear hall/utility basin. room with a quarry tiled floor and Belfast sink and doors Mill Cottage Pole Barn 12.2m x 9.9m timber construction with an In addition to the land at The Mill, the holding has the Mill Cottage is situated opposite The Mill House and earth floor, corrugated tin cladding to walls and roof. benefit of common grazing rights over Allt Dolanog for comprises a self contained cottage that was originally 30 sheep. Agricultural Land the miller’s cottage but has been more recently used The holding at The Mill, including Mill House and Mill Extending to 34.17 acres (13.83ha) in all of productive for short term holiday accommodation. Mill Cottage is Cottage, is freehold subject to a Farm Business Tenancy pasture land with good road access, the land at The Mill part of the larger grade II listed corn mill and cow house Agreement for a term of 5 years from 2014. range. is suitable for mowing and grazing and is easily worked by machinery. The property is approached over a cobbled area and constructed of painted stone beneath a slate roof with a brick chimney. The accommodation comprises a part glazed entrance door opening to the ground floor sitting room with an open fireplace and cupboard to side containing the hot water cylinder. The sitting room has a vinyl floor covering and an opening to the kitchen with a sink and range of cupboards. A door opens from the sitting room to stairs rising to the first floor landing area/ bedroom 1 which in turn leads to the shower room with shower, wash hand basin and wc and bedroom 2 with a window to the front and fitted wardrobe.

Heating within Mill Cottage is provided by electric storage heaters.

Outbuildings and Farm Buildings The buildings are arranged adjacent to the River Vyrnwy and approached over an open yard from the adjacent council maintained roadway.

Corn Mill 20.1m x 6.0m and Cow House Range 19.5m x 5.7m extensive range of grade II listed axe-dressed stone and slate buildings with two former cart sheds being open fronted and currently used for parking and storage. The corn mill contains original features including the stone mill, estimated to have been last used 100 years ago. The corn mill and cow house range offer great scope for conversion to alternative uses, subject to obtaining any necessary planning consents.

Storage Building 18.2m x 5.0m stone construction, timber cladding with loft above under a part slate and corrugated tin roof. The Woodland and The Shoot The River Vyrnwy and Hydroelectric Dam In 1898 Rudolf Jackson, a great great uncle of the current The freehold woodland comprises approximately 130.00 The River Vyrnwy passes through the entirety of the Vendors, took a 21 year lease for the sporting rights acres (52.61ha) of mixed deciduous and coniferous Estate and is a significant landscape feature that forms over a substantial area at Dolanog. Rudolf Jackson woodland planted between 1954 and 1972 consisting the north west boundary of the Estate adjacent to The died on the Estate following a bee sting and the lease mainly of Larch and Douglas Fir. The woodland is Neuadd. There is the benefit of double bank fishing along subsequently terminated. Family members purchased arranged principally in two blocks to the east and south approximately 1,500m and single bank fishing along the the Estate and continued with the shooting which now and west of the village. remainder of the River flowing through the Estate. extends over 550.94 acres (222.96ha) of freehold land with rights over a further area approximately 478.00 Shooting rights are held on a 999 year lease with 970 The Estate has the benefit of a hydroelectric dam. A acres (193.44ha). The benefit of shooting rights is years remaining over approximately 478.00 acres system was first installed on the River in 1921 when permitted on an annual basis by adjacent landowners (193.44ha) of land and woodland at Dolanog and electricity was supplied to just five houses, the church over a further 700.00 acres (283.29ha). adjoining land at Penisacyffin and The Neuadd. and chapel in the village.

The Estate has a long history with game books recording The shooting is let for the 2014/15 season to the current The current system is subject to a lease for 30 years the shooting on the Estate as far back as 1903. In the keeper. Further details are available from the Agents. which commenced on 18th April 2007. The current early years, the records detail that the shooting consisted annual rental income is £1,838, which is subject to of guns and beaters travelling around the Estate on foot, Land at Penisacyffin review provisions. by pony and cart and a primitive motor car. The land at Penisacyffin extends to 13.70 acres (5.54ha) The Godor of lower lying pasture land arranged in two enclosures, The Godor has impressive views of Allt Dolanog and The shooting on the Estate has been managed by just 4 which are suitable for mowing and grazing. The land is over the surrounding area. The property comprises a keepers since 1898, and the current keeper is entering freehold with vacant possession. his 37th season overseeing the shooting on the Estate. detached single storey dwelling located in an elevated yet sheltered position. The dwelling is subject to a full The shoot operates by releasing 7 week old poults into Land at The Neuadd three pens on the Estate with the average return, in the repairing and insuring lease which terminates on 21st The land at Neuadd extends to approximately 55.99 last three decades, being in excess of 30% with the January 2021. The property, as shaded blue on the acres (22.66ha) of pasture land and lies between 500ft highest return being 48%. plan might be available to the purchaser by separate to 800ft above sea level. The land is freehold subject negotiation, if required. The shooting is centred around the valley on the Estate to a Farm Business Tenancy Agreement for a term of 5 and birds are flushed from 6 principal drives with a years from 2014. further 8 drives used during the season. The drives are situated in established woodlands, game cover and Allt Dolanog snipe bogs, producing challenging and varied shooting, Allt Dolanog lies on the northern fringe of the Estate. with the opportunity to shoot pheasant, duck, woodcock 22.00 acres (8.90ha) of freehold land on the common and snipe. are available with the sale. Common grazing rights are available over the entire common in association with In recent seasons, bags in the region of 130 birds per the holdings at The Plas and The Mill, as previously day are typical. 3,500 birds have been released and this mentioned. was increased to 5,000 birds in 2013/14.

The location of the drives on the Estate ensure that shooting offers a great opportunity to appreciate the magnificent countryside and far reaching views. Directions From Welshpool travel west on the A458 towards Dolgellau for approximately 7 miles. Take the right turning onto the B4389 signposted to and Dolanog. After half a mile take the left turn onto the B4382. At the cross- roads continue forward on the B4382 for 4 miles until entering the village of Dolanog where the River Vyrnwy will be on the right hand side.

The Mill (SY21 0LG) continue into the centre of the village of Dolanog. Take the right hand turning, bear right opposite the Chapel and continue along the public highway towards the river where The Mill can be found at the end of the road.

The Plas (SY21 0NA) continue through the village. After leaving the village continue for 500 metres, take the left turn and The Plas is the first property on the left.

Please note that SatNav devices refer to a bridge over the River Vyrnwy adjacent to The Mill which does not now exist.

Schedule of Areas at The Dolanog Estate

Property Acres Hectares The Plas 278.06 112.53 The Mill 34.17 13.83 Land at Penisacyffin 13.70 5.54 Land at The Neuadd 55.99 22.66 Woodland & River 147.02 59.50 Allt Dolanog 22.00 8.90 Total Freehold Interest 550.94 222.96 Additional Shooting Rights 478.00 193.44 General Remarks and Stipulations Viewings Method of Sale The agricultural land and woodland may be viewed tenant remains in occupation of the property. Upon a The property is offered for sale by private treaty and at any reasonable hour with a copy of these sales change of occupation the existing water supply will be offers are invited for the whole or in lots as required. particulars to hand. disconnected and an alternative supply is to be arranged by the purchaser. Tenure and Possession The Plas and The Mill may only be viewed strictly by The property is offered freehold subject to the following prior appointment with the Agents, Berrys. Mains water is available within the public roadway agreements: Tel: 01743 271697. adjacent to The Mill. Email: [email protected] The Plas: Freehold with vacant possession subject to a The Godor: The property known as The Godor has an right for the former tenant to hold-over on pasture land Boundaries, Roads and Fences easement for the water supply from land comprised in adjacent to the farmstead up to 31st July 2014. The Purchaser shall be assumed to have full knowledge the Estate. of the boundaries and neither the Vendor nor their The Mill and Land at The Neuadd: Freehold subject to a Agents will be responsible for defining any ownership of Foul drainage Farm Business Tenancy Agreement which commenced the boundaries. The dwellings at The Plas and The Mill are connected in 2014 for a term of 5 years. to private systems located at the respective properties. Local Authority Land at Penisacyffin:Freehold with vacant possession. Powys County Council. Tel: 01597 826000 Environmental and Woodland Schemes A Better Woodlands Wales Agreement is available for Shooting: The sporting rights are let under a licence Planning restocking an area of the woodland on the Neuadd Hill. agreement for the 2014/15. The operation of the shoot The property is sold subject to any development plans, is to be accepted and respected by the purchaser up to tree preservation orders, Town and County Planning The woodlands are subject to The Scottish Woodlands 2nd February 2015. Schedule, restriction or notice which may come to be in Group Certification Scheme. force, subject to any road widening or road improvement Further details are available from the Agents Hydroelectric Dam: The dam is subject to a lease in schemes, land charges or statutory by-laws, without any favour of Dopower Limited for a term of 30 years which obligation on the Vendor to specify them. Single Payment Scheme Entitlements commenced on 18th April 2007 and is subject to the It is intended that the Single Payment Entitlements in Services right of extension. The current annual rental income is respect of The Plas will be transferred to the purchaser Electricity £1,838. subject to the Welsh Government’s transfer regulations. Mains electricity is connected to The Plas and The Mill. Additional Land: The land hatched yellow on the plan, The Mill Cottage and The Chalet are fitted with coin Sporting and Mineral Rights which extends to 13.40 acres (5.42ha), will be offered operated electric meters. The sporting rights and mineral rights, where available, to the purchaser on an extended and assignable Farm will pass with the freehold of the property, subject to the Water Business Tenancy Agreement. Vendor reserving 2 rods for fishing on the River Vyrnwy. The Plas: water is supplied via a private supply from Allt Vendor’s Solicitors Dolanog. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way Brabners LLP The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any The Mill: water is supplied via a private spring fed Horton House, Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 3YL wayleaves, public or private rights of way, easements supply located on the Vendor’s retained land. There For the attention of: Rupert Jackson and covenants together with all outgoings whether is no obligation on the Vendor to guarantee the quality Tel: 0151 600 3396 mentioned in these particulars or not. Email: [email protected] or quantity of the supply. The Mill will benefit from the existing water supply for such time as the current Overhead electricity apparatus passes over the property and underground water pipes pass through the property.

There are a number of public rights of way passing over the property.

The Vendor reserves a right of way on foot along both sides of the river bank between points A & B and C & D on the attached plan.

The Vendor and any future owners of the property known as The Cottage, Dolanog reserve a right of way on foot along all permanent/stoned tracks including but not exclusively those shaded yellow on the attached plan.

The land hatched yellow on the plan has a right of access over the track passing along the northern boundary of this land and then continuing to the gate into the field.

Clawback Provision Field parcel SJ0612 6875 is subject to a clawback in favour of the Vendor. In the event of planning consent being granted for residential development within 50 years of completion 50% of the uplift in value will be payable to the Vendor.

Covenants The land hatched blue on the attached plan shall be used solely for the purposes of agriculture and shall not be used for non-agricultural purposes to include but not restricted to caravans, camping and car boot sales.

The land hatched brown on the attached plan shall not be used for any development of wind turbines/farms. Energy Performance Information Pack An information pack containing additional information Plas Dolanog – Energy Efficiency Rating Mill Cottage – Energy Efficiency Rating The Mill – Energy Efficiency Rating Annex – Energy Efficiency Rating including a schedule of the land, tenancy agreements, shooting licence, details of the shoot and layout of the drives and lease for the hydroelectric dam is available from the Agents at a cost of £20.