Smallholding

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A unique opportunity to buy a nine-acre site in the beautiful Cothi valley above the market towns of Llandeilo and Carmarthen in West Wales. Robin Goch, named for the inquisitive birds, has the benefit of full One Planet Development (OPD) planning approval for a family eco house, barn, workshop and ancillary buildings.

Set on a southeasterly slope on the edge of the Brechfa forest and surrounded by mature oak and ash, the site feels enclosed and far from the world. Access is via a small council road which has no traffic as it gives onto the forest. The site used to be farmed for corn and enjoys rich biodiversity: neighbours include owls, buzzards, woodpeckers, and plentiful lizards, insects and small mammals.

Interested parties should satisfy themselves that they understand OPD and must be aware that while there is flexibility in how it is achieved, there is no option to depart from that planning approach.

This is not a development opportunity but a chance to live closer to nature and to be a part of the shift toward a more sustainable future and a rural economy.

>>Because of the nature of the project, you will not be able to secure a mortgage.<<

Genuine sale driven by an unfortunate change in circumstances.

___Details___

*LAND*

>Nine acres approx., sold with the benefit of full planning permission under the One Planet Development (OPD) route.

>General postcode for area: SA32 7RD

>All planning, IP and plans included in sale

>Guide price £125k

>Freehold, with no public rights of way, restrictions or covenants other than those associated with OPD

>Gated access to hardstanding from council lane – wide enough for truck and hi-ab but little travelled as a cul-de-sac. Aluminium-framed ex- British Rail box on good foundation as shed/lockup.

>Newly planted broadleaf shelter belts throughout.

>South field planted with broadleaved trees

>West field planted with apple and fruit trees

>Around 1 acre of woodland on southern border with road – many self-seeded redwoods suited to light building.

>Supportive neighbours and helpful rural community

>The forest’s mountain biking, hiking, horseriding etc on the doorstep

>Two local pubs

*SERVICES*

>Off-grid development: Approved plans include large solar arrays, small wind turbine, reedbed sewage system

>Site is crossed by a small power line; grid access is possible

>Agreement in place with adjacent landowner to run mains water to site from the road

*PLANNED STRUCTURES*

>3-4 bed, single-story eco house with large kitchen and dining area

>Large workshop

>Barn

>Separate A-frame cabin to house occupants during build phase and then be used as secluded accommodation for guests

>Three polytunnels

>Apple shed

>Root cellar

>Large solar array, small turbine

>Pond and reedbed system

*PLANNING CONDITIONS*

>Full planning granted.

>Like any OPD, a successful purchaser would be required to sign an agreement with the Council to maintain the site as OPD.

>Like all OPDs, the land may never be subdivided and the owner must reside there. This is not a development opportunity, but a chance to live a sustainable life on the land.

>All IP such as drawn plans, management plan, traffic surveys, ecological surveys and a business model are a part of the sale.

>Planning reference PL/07653 – further information on request

For sale by private treaty. May be auctioned.