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John Clegg & Co PIERCEFIELD WOOD Chepstow, Monmouthshire 81.65 Hectares / 201.75 Acres FREEHOLD FOR SALE AS A WHOLE John Clegg & Co CHARTERED SURVEYORS & FORESTRY AGENTS Suite 8, Rectory House N Thame Road Not To Haddenham, Bucks Scale HP17 8DA www.johnclegg.co.uk This plan is only for the guidance of intending purchasers. Although believed to be correct, its accuracy is not guaranteed and does not form part of any contract. Reproduced by permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationary Office, Crown Copyright. All rights reserved. Licence No. 100023148 Produced by Pear Technology Services Ltd. www.peartechnlogy.co.uk [email protected] PIERCEFIELD WOOD Chepstow 2 miles Monmouth 16 miles Bristol 19 miles (All distances are approximate) SOLE SELLING AGENTS John Clegg & Co Suite 8, Rectory House Thame Road, Haddenham Buckinghamshire HP17 8DA Tel: 01844 291384 [email protected] Notable for its influence at the birth of modern tourism in Great Britain, Piercefield Wood is a spectacular broadleaf wood on the banks of the Wye Valley. As a Whole Offers Around £575,000 DIRECTIONS A further century on, the outbreak of war and a change in the The topography of the wood is extremely varied with some sheer From the town of Chepstow travel north on the A466 passing travelling British Public’s holiday preferences saw the estate fall points still producing breath-taking views. The land around the the Race Course on the right. Upon leaving the village of St into decline with the Manor becoming derelict in the 1920s. hill fort and to the eastern and western tips of the park is pleasant Arvans proceed up the hill and round a tight right hand bend. However, since then the fortunes of the area have been restored and provides a selection of excellent views and interesting hiding The entrance to the wood, point A on the sale plan, falls to the and the wood has been managed hand in hand with the Wye places. The Wye Valley AONB has produced a splendid brochure right hand side of the county road. It is possible to drive into Valley AONB/SSSI team. entitled “Picturesque Piercefield” detailing a 6 mile walk, much of the wood at this point where a hardstanding and turning area is which is through Piercefield Wood. This provides much detailed located. The property is shown on the location and sale plans The crop comprises a broadleaf mix of oak, ash, hazel, holly, information on features within the wood being sold. A copy of included in these particulars and can also be found on 0S 1:50,000 birch, beech and sycamore with occasional western hemlock and the brochure may be viewed at the following link: Map 162 Ref ST529947 Nearest post code NP16 6EG. spruce trees. The diverse mix of species and age range creates a beautiful multi-layer canopy of woodland. This could continue http://www.wyevalleyaonb.org.uk/images/uploads/general/ Picturesque_Piercefield.pdf_.pdf VIEWING to be managed on a minimal intervention basis or with specific Viewing is possible at any time so long as potential purchasers management planning and the involvement of the ANOB and Although some of the historic landmarks are all but absorbed are in possession of a set of these sale particulars. For your own SSSI officers could allow the production of a little firewood or by nature there are still elements that remain. Two hill forts are personal safety please be aware of potential hazards within the coppice elements. ancient monuments known as Piercefield Camps 1 and 2. The woodland when viewing. Giants Cave and The Grotto are still impressive features. The The woodland is subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Giants Cave (stop 8 on the walk) is a place of particular note DESCRIPTION imposed by Monmouthshire County Council (Order Number where a viewing platform has been hewn out of the rock face. Piercefield Wood forms part of the beautiful vista of the Wye OMC:5-W3). A TPO protects the woodland from being cleared The achievement and the era in which it was undertaken requires Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). In addition but normal forest operations are regulated by the Forestry a level of respect for its audacity. Such workings completed for the wood is part of a wider area designated as a Site of Special Commission as is standard practice in any woodland. This a folly interest were an example of man stamping his mark on Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation property does remain firmly as an amenity interest due to the nature in post-industrialised Britain. It is understood that works (SAC). Originally part of the larger Piercefield Estate it played a important conservation and natural biodiversity elements to are being undertaken to improve the views and manage the trees key part in the walks created by Valentine Morris, a former owner which it plays host. around some of the lookout points. of the estate during the 1750s. During the latter part of the late 18th Century the Wye Valley, and specifically Piercefield, became TAXATION the height of fashion for tourist visits including 2-day river tours After two years’ ownership, commercially managed woods qualify from Ross to Chepstow. Piercefield, where the Wye forms two for 100% Business Relief from Inheritance Tax. Timber sales enormous bends, became an unmissable attraction on the tour. are free of all Income Tax and do not attract Capital Gains Tax. In certain circumstances it is possible to roll-over Capital Gains Valentine Morris inherited the Piercefield Estate in the 1750s. Tax into the proportion of the purchase price attributable to the He developed the various viewpoints, curiosities and walks over value of the land. the following 25 years but unfortunately was brought low by extravagant entertaining and gambling debts. He passed away in SPORTING RIGHTS The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale. They are the late 18th Century and the estate was subsequently bought by not let. Nathaniel Wells to preserve the splendour of the views from the Lancaut Peninsula. By the 1850s Persfield, as it was then called, MINERAL RIGHTS was secured as the keystone for the birth of modern British These are owned and included in the sale except as reserved by tourism. statute. FENCING There are no known fencing liabilities. LOCAL AUTHORITY Monmouthshire County Council, County Hall, The Rhadyr, Usk, NP15 1GA Telephone 01633 644644. RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS The woodland is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights. These include rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water, gas and electricity supplies and all 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. PLANS AND AREAS These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference purposes only. The purchasers shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to their accuracy and any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale nor entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. TENURE AND POSSESSION Freehold. Vacant possession will be given upon completion. METHOD OF SALE Piercefield Wood 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 £575,000 ARE INVITED 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 October 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 England: 01844 291 384 Scotland: 0131 229 8800 Wales: 01600 730 735 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..
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