Woodlands For Sale South Wales

Glynadda Wood, Alltwalis, Carmarthenshire 9.6 acres of well established mid-rotation woodland. Freehold as a whole for £53,000, or as two lots - 5.3 acres (approx.) for £32,000 (lot 1) and 4.3 acres (approx.) for £24,000 (lot 2). [#329].

A discrete accessible and private woodland combining commercial and amenity elements, surrounded by farmland in the rolling hills of South Wales.

Glynadda nestles near the base of a shallow valley on moderate north-facing slopes. For the most part it is surrounded by farmland and consequently has a strong sense of ‘being its own place’.

This well-established wood was planted 25 years ago, and the trees are growing strongly in the moist fertile soils. Both lots have substantial elements of Douglas fir. In lot 1 (east) this is complemented by alder on the lower northern section, whilst in lot 2 (west) there is an attractive belt of larch in the upper southern spur. The wood also harbours elements of cherry and sweet chestnut, and much of the perimeter is attractively fringed by mature broad-canopy hardwoods such as ash, oak and beech.

Glynadda combines a high degree of privacy with easy access. The wood lies 200m from the public road and is accessed across a field by a level grass track which is suitable for cars unless wet. There is a right to upgrade this track. This links with a well-found internal hard-track that runs to the heart of the woodland, terminating at a small clean-flowing stream which bisects the wood and which also defines the boundary between lots 1 and 2 (DE).

The trees across the entire wood are on the verge of production. Good internal access and moderate slopes facilitate easy management and an early thinning operation would produce commercial volumes of timber as well as enhancing the remaining crops. A by-product would also be enhanced amenity and increased light on the forest floor. The current owner has started this process to visible effect.

Lot 1 (5.3 acres) is homogeneous in shape and benefits from a stream-fed pond and a small cabin close by (in need of some upgrading). Together they form a focal point for woodland recreation and wild camping. The removal of a few trees between pond and cabin would create a delightful glade and further enhance amenity. The wider crops of Douglas fir and alder also offer the prospect of timber income and a healthy supply of wood for camp fires.

Lot 2 (4.3 acres) offers a lot of wood for the money with an attractive avenue of cherry on the access track, a belt of Douglas fir on the mid-slopes, a finger of larch reaching up a small gulley to the south and some notable beech trees between wood and field. Inspection soon reveals possibilities both for small-scale commercial management and recreation.

Glynadda is only being sold because the owner has acquired another wood closer to his home. If you want a compact discrete wood in unspoilt countryside, combining high amenity with the chance to manage and produce commercial timber, then look no further.

Lot 2 (west) will only be sold in isolation if lot 1 (east) has already been sold.

From the south and east: From the end of the M4 continue on the A48 to Carmarthen, then turn right at a roundabout onto the A40, by-passing the east side of Carmarthen. After about 2 miles follow signs for Lampeter and the A485. Continue north on the A485 for about 7 miles to the small village of Alltwalis. The access to Glynadda Wood is ½ mile before the village on the right hand side, via a metal field gate marked by a ‘Woods4sale’ sign.

From the north: Heading south from Lampeter on the A482, cross the bridge on the outskirts of the town and turn first right onto the A485 by Cwmanne Tavern. Continue south for 15 miles to the small village of Alltwalis. The access to Glynadda Wood is ½ mile after the village on the left hand side, via a metal field gate marked by a ‘Woods4sale’ sign.

Parking and access: Please do not obstruct the road-side gate as access is needed by other users. Walk east on the track across the field for 200 yards to the forest entrance gate. From here a stoned track leads to the centre of the woodland.

Note: The red wooden gate and drive to Glynadda Farm (200m north of the roadside gate) is private and should not be used.

OS Landranger Series sheet: 146.

Roadside gate off A485: SN 443 310.

Centre of wood: SN 448 308.

Nearest postcode: SA32 7DZ.

The entire perimeter of the whole wood is marked by a three-stranded barbed wire fence.

The internal division between the two lots is defined by a small stream at the end of the main track, just west of the cabin.

Full sporting rights are included and are not let.

These are included with the exception of coal.

Rights of Way:

If sold as two lots, the owners of both lots shall have a vehicular right of access over the field track (AB) as well as the right to upgrade this to an all-weather roadway. The owners of lot 1 shall also have a right of access over the woodland track through lot 2 (BC) including the right to extend it east across the stream at point C and to upgrade it to enable timber extraction. Maintenance of all tracks shall be according to use.

There is no public right of way within the woodland.

Once you have seen this woodland, you can contact us by telephone on 01248 364362, or by email at info@woods4sale.co.uk.

Plans, areas and particulars are for reference only. They have been carefully checked by us but we cannot guarantee their accuracy and they do not form a part of any contract. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves, and we will give as much help as possible with all information we have available.