Summary - Fernbank Road, Ross on Wye HR9 5RU
1 bed 1 bath Farm Land
Ancient mixed woodland with town views — opportunity for recreation or conservation.
- Approximately 11.21 acres (4.5 ha) of mixed ancient woodland
- Elevated views over Ross‑on‑Wye; close to town amenities
- Freehold sale; standing timber and sporting/mineral rights included
- Direct access from Fernbank Road; off‑street parking available
- Public footpath crosses the site; public access historically permitted
- Expected delisting as Local Nature Reserve as part of sale
- Ancient woodland status limits development; planning required
- No stewardship schemes currently; no planning enquiries made
Merrivale Wood is a compact ancient woodland of about 11.21 acres on the southern edge of Ross‑on‑Wye, offered freehold. The site offers elevated views over the market town, direct roadside access from Fernbank Road and a public footpath along the eastern boundary. Standing timber and any sporting/mineral rights (if owned) are included in the sale.
The wood has been designated a Local Nature Reserve but is expected to be delisted as part of the sale, which could broaden future options. Its proximity to large housing settlements and town amenities makes it well suited to recreational, amenity or low‑intensity commercial uses, subject to obtaining all necessary planning consents. The parcel’s ecological value — mixed oak, ash, wild cherry and sycamore — also supports conservation and carbon sequestration projects.
Important constraints are straightforward: the woodland is ancient woodland and part of a larger ancient area, a public footpath crosses the site, and no planning enquiries have been made. Delisting from the Local Nature Reserve will remove mandatory public access but does not remove statutory protections tied to ancient woodland, and any change of use or development would require planning permission and ecological assessment.
This lot is offered via informal tender with vacant possession. It suits a purchaser seeking amenity woodland near town — for conservation, recreational enterprise, carbon or small‑scale timber management — who accepts the need for appropriate consents and ecological stewardship.
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