Land at Village Farm and Gray Hill Llanvair Discoed, , Land at Village Farm and Gray Hill Lot 2 will be offered subject to an overage provision should planning permission be gained for alternative use (full details are within the Contract for Sale). Llanvair Discoed, Chepstow, Monmouthshire Lot 3 – About 17.00 acres (6.88ha) as outlined in purple Chepstow 8 miles • 8 miles • Newport 12 miles, Adjacent to and situated to the north of lot 2, is a productive area of pasture being contained within a Bristol 24 miles • Cardiff 26 miles • M4/M5 Bristol 20 miles stock proof ring fence with the benefit of a natural water supply. The land occupies a valley setting with (distances approximate) interspersed trees and hedgerows which provides natural shelter and shade for livestock. The land has direct road frontage and gated access on to the lane to Gray Hill, with additional gated access on to Well The land at Village Farm together with Gray Hill have been owned by the current owners since 1921, with Lane at its south eastern corner. its sale now offering a rare and unique opportunity to acquire a renowned and noted part of South East Monmouthshire all of which is considered to appeal and to be of interest to a wide range of potential Lot 4 – About 23.23 acres (9.40ha) as outlined in dark green purchasers. Situated with direct road frontage and access from the Usk Road and Gray Hill lane is a productive block of pasture and enclosed area of broadleaved woodland. The land occupies a generally south facing The property in total extends to approximately 244.20 acres (98.83 hectares) and currently comprises of aspect over a gentle to moderate slope rising from its southern to northern boundaries. The land benefits pasture, woodland and hill grazing. The southern part of the property surrounds the village of Llanvair from a mains water supply together with water troughs and possesses considerable amenity value with Discoed at an elevation of around 210 feet (64m) where it rises to its highest point of 896 feet (273m) far reaching views to the south east towards the . which is at the summit of Gray Hill at its north western boundary.

The property is diverse in nature and type and considered to have significant agricultural, amenity, Positioned in the vicinity of the main access at the lands south eastern corner is a dilapidated three bay equestrian, development and investment appeal and currently comprises in the main of productive grazing “Dutch” barn 45’ x 15’ (13.8m x 4.5m) which is considered to offer opportunity for restoration or conversion with some potential cropping land in the south with extensive hill grazing in the north. for alternative uses.

Please see the sale plan on the front of the sale particulars which identifies the extent of the land and of Lot 4 will be offered subject to an overage provision should planning permission be gained for alternative the eight lots offered for sale. use (full details are within the Contract for Sale).

Lot 1 – About 17.37 acres (7.03ha) as outlined in light green Lot 5 – About 22.68 acres (9.18ha) as outlined in red Positioned within a valley side setting and surrounding the northern boundary of Llanvair Discoed Village Situated to the west of Llanvair Discoed village with road frontage and direct access at its southern the land occupies a generally south facing aspect on a gentle to moderately steep slope. The land boundary on to the Usk Road, comprising a ring fenced block of pasture divided into four useful sized comprises of productive pasture being contained within a stock proof ring fence and benefits from ample enclosures with the benefit of a mains connected water trough, together with a livestock handling and shelter and shade for livestock with the provision of a mains water supply and drinking water trough. loading area. The land is level to gently sloping and considered suitable for cropping or pasture.

The land is accessed via a short concrete road from Well Lane through a gated entrance, where in the Lot 6 –About 7.76 acres (3.14ha) as outlined in pink vicinity is a modern agricultural building comprising of steel portal frame 45’ x 30’ (13.6m x 9.3m) under Located about ¾ of a mile, west of Llanvair Discoed village, Lot 6 comprises a separate parcel of pasture a corrugated asbestos roof. enclosed with hedgerow and woodland boundaries. Access to the land is from its north western corner via an existing gated access from the Usk Road which is situated below and adjacent to the property The land is considered to have significant amenity value and commands superb views over the village of known as Glenview. Llanvair Discoed and surrounding countryside towards the Severn Estuary. Lot 7 – About 8.65 acres (3.50ha) as outlined in dark blue Lot 1 will be offered subject to an overage provision should planning permission be gained for alternative Situated at the foot of Gray Hill and accessed from the Gray Hill lane from Llanvair Discoed Village the use (full details are within the Contract for Sale). land comprises of pasture which is divided into three useful parcels for grazing. The land is considered to offer significant amenity value with far reaching views across surrounding countryside over the Lot 2 – About 7.51 acres (3.04ha) as outlined in light blue Levels towards the Severn Estuary. There are the remains of a former cottage in the north eastern corner Situated on the north western boundary of Llanvair Discoed village, the parcel of land to be offered has of this lot. a level to gentle sloping southerly to south easterly aspect. The land comprises of pasture being contained within a stock proof ring fence and benefits from public road frontage with gated access from Lot 7 will be offered subject to an overage provision should planning permission be gained for alternative the lane to Gray Hill, together with mains water supply and water drinking trough. use (full details are within the Contract for Sale). Lot 8 – About 140 acres (56.66ha) as outlined in black Directions (Nearest postcode NP16 6RA) A substantial area of land known as “Gray Hill” which is a renowned local landmark offering panoramic From Chepstow, take the A48 road towards Newport passing through the village of take the views over South Monmouthshire, Newport and Glamorgan which extend across the Severn Estuary as turning on your right towards Llanvair Discoed and follow the sign for the Woodlands Tavern, continue on far as the Cotswolds, Mendip Hills, Exmoor and North Devon. this road until reaching a T-junction, turn right followed by the next right before the Woodlands Tavern into Well Lane and follow to the end for access to Lots 1 and 3. Access for Lots 2 to 8 can be found by The land forms part of the registered common where associated rights for pasturage and estover are returning to the Usk Road at the Woodlands Tavern and heading towards Reservoir, after listed under register unit number CL59, (a copy of the register is held by Monmouthshire County Council proceeding up the hill at the immediate outskirts of the village the land can be found as identified on the which is able to be inspected). sale plan.

In addition, the land is classified as “open access land” under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act From Newport take the A48 towards Chepstow, proceed through Penhow passing the Five Lanes Refuse 2000, meaning that public access is permitted for recreational activities carried out on foot such as walking and Recycling Centre on your right and take the first left opposite the former Wentwood Inn signposted and bird watching. Llanvair Discoed and the Woodlands Tavern, at the Woodlands Tavern continue as per the directions if travelling from Chepstow. The sale of Gray Hill provides an opportunity to use the land and take resources from it provided it doesn’t interfere with someone else’s ability to exercise their rights of common or make it more difficult to do so. Historically the owners have primarily used the land as extensive hill grazing, although the freeholders use is non-specific, defined, or restrictive meaning that there is opportunity for more intensive agricultural or alternative uses. Further information relating to the management of common land is available at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/managing-common-land

Tenure Lots 1 to 7 are offered Freehold with vacant possession upon completion, Lot 8 is offered Freehold subject to the rights of common and statutory designations.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) It is understood that Lots 1 to 7 are currently registered for the Basic Payment Scheme. No Basic Payment Scheme Entitlements are included with the freehold sale, however these may be available through separate negotiations.

Ingoing Valuation There will be no ingoing valuation and no counterclaim for dilapidations, deductions or set-off

Fixtures and Fittings Only those mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the sale. All others are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. The condition of the equipment is not guaranteed, and no warranty or serviceability can be given by the vendor

Sporting & Mineral Rights It is understood that the rights over the property are in hand and are included in the sale in so far as they Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:175000 are owned.

Timber Viewing All growing and felled timber in respect to Lots 1 to 7 at date of completion is included. In respect to Lot By prior appointment with the agents. Prospective purchasers should be aware that inspections are made 8, rights to timber are available subject to the rights of common at date of completion. entirely at their own risk and that neither the vendor nor their agent accepts liability. Local Authority and Service Providers Conditions of Sale Monmouthshire County Council, County Hall, The Rhadyr, Usk, NP15 1GA The Conditions of Sale will be deposited at the offices of the agents and vendor’s solicitor, where they 01633 644644 are available for inspection seven days prior to the sale, and will also be available for inspection in the Natural Resources , Ty Cambria, 29 Newport Rd, Cardiff, CF24 0TP sale room half an hour prior to sale. They will not be read out at sale and any purchaser will be deemed 0300 065 3000 to have knowledge of such Conditions of Sale, whether inspected or not, and will bid on this understanding. Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Pentwyn Road, Nelson, Treharris, Mid Glamorgan CF46 6LY. In the event of any variance between these Particulars and Conditions of Sale, the latter shall apply. 0800 052 0130 Western Power Distribution plc, Ty Coch Depot, Ty Coch Way, Cwmbran, NP44 7HF Vendors Solicitor 0800 096 3080 Francis and Co Solicitors, St Maur, Beaufort Square, Chepstow, NP16 5EP. Tel 01291 622237 (Ref: Mrs Judith M Burke) Town and County Planning The property, notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars, is sold subject to any Lotting Development Plan, Tree Preservation Order, Town Planning Scheme, Resolution or Notice which may or The agents reserve the right to vary the order of sale of lots or to amalgamate lots. may not come into force and also subject to any statutory designation or byelaw without any obligation of the part of the vendors to specify them. Reserve The property is subject to a reserve price and the vendor or their agent shall be entitled to bid up to the Rights of Way and Easements reserve. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way (whether public or private) light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies; and other rights and obligations, Money Laundering Regulations easements, quasi-easements and restrictive covenants; and all existing and proposed wayleaves or Prospective purchasers who attend the auction intending to bid should bring adequate identification with masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water or gas or other pipelines whether referred to in these them to prove their identity within the terms of the Money Laundering Regulations. Examples of particulars or not. appropriate identification include a passport/driving licence and a recent household utility bill.

Boundaries Important Notice Prospective purchasers shall be deemed (the property being available for inspection) to have full knowledge Gwilym Richards & Co Ltd give notice to anyone who may read these particulars as follows:- of the boundaries and neither the vendor nor their agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries 1. These particulars are prepared as a general outline for the guidance of prospective buyers only. They are intended or ownership thereof. Purchasers will be responsible for making good and/or erecting and maintaining to give a fair and overall description of the property but are not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. stock proof boundaries of their respective property within one calendar month of completion. 2. Any information and descriptions contained herein (whether in the text, plans, or photographs) is given in good faith as an opinion but should not be relied on as statement or representation of fact. Sale Plans, Areas and Schedules 3. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good condition or otherwise, not that services or facilities are in good working order. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to herein These have been prepared for guidance only and no guarantee or warranty as to their accuracy is given are approximate only. or implied. The position of grid references have been moved for convenience. The scale is only 4. The photographs appearing in these particulars show only a certain aspect and part of the property when taken. approximate or not to scale. The areas, field numbers and schedules are based on Ordnance Survey Certain aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken and it should not be presumed that the and the Rural Land Register details and are for reference purposes only. Prospective purchasers shall property remains precisely as displayed in the photographs. Furthermore no assumptions should be made in be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property and any error or respect to of parts of the property that are not shown in the photograph. 5. Where there is reference in these particulars to the fact that alterations have been carried out or that a particular mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof. No use is made of any part of the property, this is not intended to be a statement that any necessary planning, or warranty for the accuracy of the information can be provided. In particular, no objection shall be taken by building regulations or other consents have been obtained and these matters must be verified by any intending purchaser. the purchaser to any variation on the deeds. 6. The information given herein in these particulars is provided without responsibility on the parts of Gwilym Richards & Co Ltd or their clients. These particulars do not form any part of an offer or contract. Neither Gwilym Richards Method of Sale & Co Ltd nor their employees have any authority to make or give any representation or warranties of whatever The property will be offered for sale by public auction (unless previously sold) at the Woodlands Tavern, nature in relation to this property. 7. Descriptions of the property are inevitable subjective and the descriptions contained herein are given in good Llanvair Discoed, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, NP16 6RA on TUESDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 2016 at 6.30pm faith as an opinion and not by any way a statement of fact. prompt. 8. No liability is accepted for any expenses incurred where the property may have been sold, let or withdrawn. 9. Plans are based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with the sanction of the Controller of HMSO. Crown Copyright. These particulars are issued solely on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through the All rights reserved. Licence No. 100003759. agents Gwilym Richards & Co Ltd. 10. Plans are not to scale and are for identification purposes only. /RW

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LOT ONE Area LOT FIVE Area OS Sheet No. Field No. Acres Hectares OS Sheet No. Field No. Acres Hectares ST4492 7475 6.99 2.83 ST4492 2250 5.02 2.03 ST4492 8864 10.38 4.20 ST4492 0762 5.14 2.08 TOTAL 17.37 7.03 ST4492 0848 4.20 1.70 ST4392 9346 8.25 3.34 LOT TWO Area 0.07 est 0.03 est OS Sheet No. Field No. Acres Hectares TOTAL 22.68 est 9.18 est ST5565 5565 part 7.51 est 3.04 est TOTAL 7.51 est 3.04 est LOT SIX Area OS Sheet No. Field No. Acres Hectares LOT THREE Area ST4392 8075 7.12 2.88 OS Sheet No. Field No. Acres Hectares ST4392 7166 0.64 0.26 ST4492 4792 17.00 6.88 TOTAL 7.76 3.14 TOTAL 17.00 6.88 LOT SEVEN Area LOT FOUR Area OS Sheet No. Field No. Acres Hectares OS Sheet No. Field No. Acres Hectares ST4392 9898 8.65 3.50 ST4492 4354 4.28 1.73 TOTAL 8.65 3.50 ST4492 3371 10.75 4.35 ST4492 4078 0.44 0.18 LOT EIGHT Area ST4492 2760 1.46 0.59 OS Sheet No. Field No. Acres Hectares ST4492 1964 2.40 0.97 140.00 est 56.66 est ST4492 1382 3.90 1.58 TOTAL 140.00 est 56.66 est TOTAL 23.23 9.40

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