Woodland for sale

Nantbele woodland is a primarily conifer woodland, and unusually, for woods in Wales, it is completely flat! It is set well back from the nearest roads, so is quiet and peaceful. The size of the trees makes it still possible to work with hand tools only. It was planted 16 years ago, after felling of the previous crop that was planted in the 1950s on what was grazing land before that. It was planted with 85% Norway Spruce and 10% broadleaves in the north-western half , and 80% Sitka Spruce and 10% broadleaves in the south-eastern half, with the remainder being unplanted. A new owner could continue to manage the wood for timber value in which case it could benefit from some thinning, or could favour broadleaf species, and perhaps aim for a gradual transition to a greater level of broadleaf tree cover.

There are numerous small ponds throughout the wood, particularly where the ground was mounded for planting, and these could be enhanced and extended.

Access: An excellent stone track, suitable for any vehicle at any time of the year runs from the main gate to the wood. The last section of track, and the turning circle at the end, are part of the wood, and are not shared. A couple of walkways through the wood have been created by side pruning the trees, and more of these could easily be created with very little effort.

Public access: There are no public footpaths or rights of public access into Nantbele.

Sporting rights: Included.

Mineral rights: Included, except as reserved by statute.

Local area and history: Nantbele is 11 miles north of Carmarthen, a market town since Roman times, and the A40/A48 provide easy access to the M4 to the east, and the Pembrokeshire coast to the west. The market town of Newcastle Emlyn is just five miles to the north, and there is a great range of country pubs, cafes and restaurants within a few miles of Nantbele. Some of the beaches of the Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion coast - Llangrannog, Mwnt, Poppit Sands, Aberporth, Newport Parrog - are not far away.

The National Botanic Garden of Wales, 20 miles to the south-east, is well worth a visit.

Nantbele could be translated from Welsh as Pine Marten Stream, but it is not known if that is the origin of the name.

Wildlife: if you are lucky enough to be at the woods at the right time, at dusk in the Autumn, you may be able to watch a spectacular murmuration...with thousands of starlings swooping overhead. And if you are even luckier, you may get to experience the incredible sound after they settle in the trees.

Boundaries: The south-eastern boundary is fenced from adjoining farmland. The north-western and the first half of the north-eastern boundaries are formed by the main access tracks. Half way along the north-eastern side of the wood, the boundary becomes the far side of the track, so the track is part of the wood from this point. The south-western boundary is a large earthbank.

Photographs: were taken October and November 2023.

Viewing: You are welcome to view at any time, but please make sure you have a copy of the sales particulars with you, on paper or saved to your phone, as there may be very little mobile phone signal when you arrive at the wood. While much of the wood is dry underfoot, there are pockets of wet land, and numerous small ponds particularly where the ground was mounded for planting, so waterproof boots are recommended.

DIRECTIONS

From the south and east - via the M4/A48/A40 at Carmarthen:

Follow signs for Carmarthen (Glangwili) Hospital, then take the A484 towards Aberteifi and Newcastle Emlyn.

Follow this road for six miles until you reach Cynwyl Elfed. In the middle of the village, take a left fork onto the B4333 signposted Hermon.

Follow this road for just over five miles, then take a right turn signposted Amgueddfa Wlân Genedlaethol - National Woolen Museum.

Coming south from Newcastle Emlyn

Take the A484 out of Newcastle Emlyn towards Carmarthen, then before leaving Emlyn, take a left fork onto the B4333 signposted Cynwyl Elfed.

Follow this road for four and a half miles, then take a left turn signposted Amgueddfa Wlân Genedlaethol - National Woolen Museum.

From either direction

After turning for the National Woolen Museum, the entrance to Nantbele is on the right after half a mile. Please park carefully at the entrance without blocking the gateway, as timber wagons use this entrance to access Nantbele sawmill.

Nearest postcode for satnav: SA33 6SX (but note the destination is on the B4333, one third of a mile south of the turning signposted National Woolen Museum)

Coordinates for satnav: 51.9839,-4.4223

What3Words: podcast.remains.cement

Walk along the stone track to the right of the entrance, keeping right onto the main track, following it around a bend to the left, At a junction where four tracks meet, continue straight ahead and Lot 2 is on your right hand side.

The entrance to Lot 2 is at coordinates: 51.9809,-4.4208 What3Words: opposite.cassettes.ranges

Please note: the particulars with plans, maps, descriptions and measurements are for reference only and although carefully checked we cannot guarantee their accuracy and do not form part of any contract. Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.