Farm for sale in Ystradfellte, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff. CF44

A rare opportunity to buy a redundant farmstead and large area of land in the unspoilt landscape of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.

Situation

The property borders Ystradfellte Village in the unspoilt Mellte Valley within the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. The property is accessible from a stone trackway which connects to the minor council road linking the surrounding area to the A4059 main road. A location plan is enclosed with these particulars.

Lot 1

A traditional farmstead sitting within the northern edge of the holding and consisting of a derelict stone former farmhouse, situated below the farmstead is a detached stone barn (Ysgubor-wen) and later additions surrounded by approximately 63 acres. The farmstead is set into the hillside in a delightful position overlooking the surrounding countryside. The farmhouse is in need of complete development subject to obtaining planning consent. The detached stone barn is ripe for conversion subject to the necessary consents. The land lies in one block between 255 and 360 metres above sea level with Ystradfellte Village and the minor council road forming its eastern lower boundary and providing access to the holding at several points. Neighbouring farmland is present on all other boundaries. The land is a mix of lower lying valley bottom meadows rising to gently sloping higher lying pastureland with some isolated pockets of woodland present. The private water supply for the retained farmstead is located within the band of sloping damper ground. The holding is divided into multiple useful enclosures with internal and external boundaries in good condition. The holding is served by several small tributaries of the Afon Mellte and benefits from common grazing rights for 427 ewes and 12 Cattle on the Great Forest Common.

Lot 2

Extending in all to approximately 59 acres. The land lies in one block between 250 and 330 metres above sea level with the Afon Mellte forming its western boundary. The land is approached at the bottom from a stone trackway beside Pont Rhydrhiwllan and at the top from a minor council road passing along the eastern slopes of the Mellte Valley. The land is a mix of gently sloping improved pastureland lying between a broadleaf river corridor below with a further band of broadleaf woodland and less improved rough grazing enclosures on high lying areas above. The land is divided into several useful enclosures with internal and external boundaries in good condition. The land benefits from common grazing rights for 133 ewes and 1 Cow on the Great Forest Common.

Wayleaves, Easements And Rights Of Way

The property is sold, subject to, and with the benefit of all existing rights of way, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves or masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas, or other pipes whether referred to in the particulars of sale or not, and to the provisions of any planning scheme or Local Authority.

Health & Safety Notice

Given the potential hazards of rural property all prospective purchasers should take all necessary care when making an inspection. Viewings are taken solely at the risk of those who view and neither the agents nor the owners of the property take responsibility for any injury however caused.

Plans, Areas & Schedules

A copy of the plan is attached for identification purposes only. The purchasers shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves as to the description of the property. An error or mis-statement shall not annul a sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof.

Planning

No planning enquiries have been made.

Method Of Sale

The property is for sale by Private Treaty.

Local Authority

Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority, Plasyffynon, Cambrian Way, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HP. Tel:

Viewing

Strictly by appointment please through the selling agents Messrs Clee Tompkinson & Francis through whom all negotiations should be conducted. Please contact our Brecon Office .

After Hours

Ashley Symonds .

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession.

Directions

A location plan is enclosed with these particulars.