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SOLD: Cae Erfyl £39,000 Freehold

Description

A beautiful south facing meadow, Cae Erfyl catches the sun through out the day.

It is a fenced meadow, sloping steeply to its southern boundary, with an area running along the top suitable for camping. The views from the top of the meadow overlook the rolling Welshpool countryside, to the north of the meadow is Moel Bentyrch hill.

The meadow is divided by the remains of an old boundary, the huge Ash trees growing from this provide lovely shelter in the summer sun. At the bottom of the meadow there are also some very old Oaks and Sycamore, and evidence of badgers living in this area. Last autumn the field was covered in large edible field mushrooms.

The meadow is fenced all around, making it a safe place to graze animals.

***Currently there are sheep grazing this land, they are in lamb - NO DOGS onsite please***

Please leave all gates as you find them.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant

Trees

Cae Erfyl is a fenced meadow, but has some regal towering mature trees in and around it. The trees around the borders are Ash, Oak and Sycamore to name a few. A central divide is mostly Ash; there are more mature trees at the southern lower part of the meadow.

Wildlife

Cae Erfyl has a small badger population living at the bottom of the meadow. There's evidence of badger dens, some old and some active.

Spring and summer sees numerous butterflies and insects abound in the open meadow.

Autumn provided us with many edible mushrooms from this meadow.

The birdlife is diverse, large buzzards and kites circling overhead.

The woodland and fields are full of life the whole year round.

Features

The entrance to Cae Erfyl is up a newly prepared track which is accessible by car. Inside the gate is a flat parking area, which extends to the east. The meadow is sub divided into two areas, with a historic boundary between the two, now showing as a line of mature towering Ash trees.

From this area the ground slopes steeply to a wooded area to the south. You will find Oak and Ash amongst other trees here.

Access, tracks and footpaths

The access to Cae Erfyl is up the well prepared track from the shared parking area by the barns. Please do not enter the barns, but continue up the track through the wooden gateway at the bottom. This gate is currently locked, a key will be given to owners upon purchase. At the top of the hill turn right towards the gateway and enter Cae Erfyl.

Inside the gateway is a flat area where a vehicle can be left.

There are no defined paths in Cae Erfyl, just animal tracks where they have moved through the space.

Activities

Llanerfyl is a village and community in Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales. Located near the River Banwy, the community includes the village of Llanerfyl, several farms and wide tracts of marchland.The village contains St Erfyl's church, rebuilt in 1870. It contains the remnants of a 15th-century shrine. The circular churchyard has in it a gravestone from either the 5th or 6th century possibly commemorating Santess (female saint) Gwerfyl.

In the village please pay a visit to the wonderful cafe and village shop - Y Cwpan Pinc

Nearby is the Cann Office Hotel - Bedrooms, restaurant and take away

Opposite the woodlands is the well maintained Bluebell Park Caravan, for camping and fishing.

The area is full of things to do and places to visit, such as Powys Castle and Rhiw Steam Railway.

Local area and history

This area is right on the edge of the Cambrian mountains and isn't too far from Llyn Vyrnwy. The 6000 acre Dyfnant Forest (described by Lonely Planet as being "where a well-signposted maze of forestry tracks culminates in one enormous hill before descending rather spectacularly toward Lake Vyrnwy").

Standing at 335m behind the meadows and woodlands is the hill, Moel Bentyrch. Here you will find the old settlement of Pen y Bwlch (Top of the Pass) a testament to a much older community in this area.

Locally the area is steeped in drover and farming history. Nearby is St Erfyl's church, named after Erfyl, rebuilt in 1870. It contains the remnants of a 15th-century shrine. The circular churchyard has in it a gravestone from either the 5th or 6th century commemorating the death of a young girl, identified locally and possibly the daughter of Saint Padarn and a cousin of Saint Cadfan.

Wood maps

This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.

Find this wood

This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.

Location

  • OS Landranger: OS No. 216
  • Grid ref: SJ 052 091
  • Nearest post code: SY21 0EY
  • GPS coordinates: 52.6712, -3.39844

Location map

Directions

(From the North)

Head to Chester, Wrexham, Oswestry, then Welshpool.

(From the east)

Once in Welshpool follow the A458 to Llanfair Caereinion. From Llanfair Caereinion travel west for 4.5 miles along the A458.

Immediately opposite the turning for the Bluebell Camping and fishing Park, turn right along a small track which will lead you through a gate and to a parking space.

This is the parking space from which to walk and view the properties. Please be aware that access to the fields is needed for the farmer, and please do not block parking for the residents of Troed Yr Erwig house.

Parking is at SJ 0526 0914

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From the main parking area, follow the track to the east through the wooden gates. Key will be available upon purchase. At the top, the track forks right. The gate to Cae Erfyl is at the end of this track.

***Please note that there may be sheep grazing on these meadows. They are in lamb - NO dogs please. Leave any gate as you find it. Thank you ***

How we support our buyers

Membership of the small woodland owners’ group

£300 for a woodland course of your choice

One year's free membership of the royal forestry society

Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.

Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.

Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.

These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.

Cae Erfyl is a steep sun catching south facing meadow. It has a flat area with superb views at the top, which drops down to an area of mature broadleaf trees. The meadow is divided into two by a thin line of towering Ash and the remains of an old boundary wall.

Managed by Ash Charlwood and Helen Iles

Telephone: 07901 718474

Email: [email protected]