Summary - Minepitts Lane, Symonds Yat West HR9 6DY
3 bed 1 bath Land
Private 0.8-acre plot with planning and insulated bothy, set in AONB woodland.
Planning granted for single-storey three-bedroom detached home
Set within the Wye Valley AONB, this very large 0.8-acre plot combines garden, orchard and woodland with full planning permission for a single-storey three-bedroom detached home. Mains water and electricity are connected and the initial build phase has already been started, so the planning permission is held in perpetuity (Refs: DS082933, P202354, DS073433). An upgraded insulated garage now functions as a bothy and there is a nearby composting toilet providing a basic, usable on-site facility.
The site suits buyers seeking privacy, countryside lifestyle and outdoor access — walkers, families who value good nearby schools, or purchasers wanting a secluded second home. The setting is exceptional: close to nature reserves, limestone cliffs and the river scenery that make Symonds Yat sought-after for outdoor pursuits and leisure. Road links are reasonable for a rural location with the A40 and nearby market towns within easy reach.
Practical considerations are straightforward but important. The plot is overgrown in places and will need site clearance and general maintenance before construction; the existing building and communal grounds are described as unmaintained and will require work. Broadband speeds are slow and mobile signal is average — factors to consider for homeworking or intensive connectivity needs. Flood risk is recorded as no risk.
This is a rare plot that blends planning certainty, mature grounds and privacy in a protected landscape. It will appeal to buyers who are prepared to manage site preparation and accept rural connectivity limits in exchange for a distinctive, highly private home in the heart of the Wye Valley.
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