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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Look: 'Secret garden' woodland plot with stream on market in Gwent town for £650k
A 1.9-acre building plot in Brockweir Common, Chepstow, with established woodland and a stream, is on the market for £650,000. Located high on the side of the Wye Valley, the land is described as offering "wide-reaching views" in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The plot, which is south-facing, includes gently sloping grounds and a variety of well-established fruit trees to the front and rear. According to the property listing, around one acre of the site is natural woodland, referred to as a "secret garden" with a stream running through it. The woodland is said to contain native oak, beech, and hazel trees, as well as spring flowers such as snowdrops, daffodils, wood anemones, and wild garlic. (Image: Roscoe Rogers & Knight via Rightmove) The listing states that by late April, the woodland becomes "a sheer carpet of bluebells." A three-bedroom bungalow currently stands on the plot and was "happily lived in until recently," according to the listing. Planning permission has been granted for a substantial four-bedroom house with an additional annexe and a double garage. Read more House with panoramic views over River Usk in Caerleon on the market Six-bedroom family home with three reception rooms on the market for £800,000 Spacious family home in Langstone with hot tub and summerhouse for sale The proposed main dwelling is approximately 2,500 square feet (232 square metres), with the annexe at 300 square feet (28 square metres). The planning permission is said to have no expiry date, and further details can be viewed on the Forest of Dean District Council Planning Portal under reference P1333/18/FUL. Mains water and electricity are connected to the property, and private drainage is in place. (Image: Roscoe Rogers & Knight via Rightmove) The plot is situated close to the village of Brockweir, which is known for its community shop and café with a playground. The village also has Mackenzie Hall, a venue that hosts National Theatre live-stream shows, yoga, and tennis. A community-owned pub is currently undergoing development. St Briavels, nearby, offers a pre-school and a primary school. Brockweir is located between Chepstow and Monmouth, both roughly eight miles away. For those commuting, Bristol Parkway Railway Station is about forty minutes away, with London accessible in approximately one hour and fifteen minutes by train. The property falls under the Forest of Dean District Council. Directions to the site are provided via local roads from Monmouth, passing landmarks such as Bigsweir Bridge and Brockweir Bridge, with further details available in the listing.
BBC News
12-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Forest of Dean District Council looking for market town champion
A dedicated market towns officer could be recruited to help business owners, residents and town councillors create thriving and resilient of Dean District Council (FoDDC) wants to see improvements across Lydney, Cinderford, Coleford and has estimated that the cost of the role over two years would be £106,000, jointly funded by FoDDC and the four town FoDDC says the role is key to support the transformation of its market towns to ensure they are fit for future generations. A Market Town Regeneration report in May 2024 highlighted common challenges and weaknesses for the four towns, in particular shopping, employment opportunities and evening activity."I like to describe Newent as a hotel," said a 20-year-old woman who works in one of the town's sandwich shops."People just sleep here and then go off and work somewhere else. To be honest as quickly as I can I'm moving out of Newent because there is nothing here."One of the town's hairdressers, whose lived in Newent all her life, said it had been hit hard by the closure of three banks in recent years, quickly followed by a butcher and a greengrocer. The market towns officer would be expected to support business groups and community groups with their existing collaborative work, as well as working with the four town councils on marketing aimed at residents, visitors and potential investors.
