Situation
Chepstow 6 miles, Monmouth 11 miles, Ross-on-Wye 22 miles, Bristol 23 miles Located at the southern end of the popular village of Tintern directly opposite the famous Abbey.

Local, Recreational & Leisure
The village of Tintern enjoys a idyllic situation being famous for Tintern Abbey which sits directly opposite the land for sale, adjacent to the River Wye and the A466, at the southern end of Tintern village. Tintern forms part of the Wye Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty, with a variety of both recreational and sporting activities including walking, canoeing, cycling and riding nearby in the area. The village provides a range of amenities including public houses, an hotel, local shop, antiques shops and art amp; craft galleries. A wider range of shops and services are available nearby in Chepstow.

Abbey Fields
Are situated to the East on the banks of the River Wye, with woodland to the one side and river frontage to the other. The land is level river meadow which has previously been farmed in a conservation manner. The foundations still remain to an old cottage that was taken down in the early 1980’s. The land extends to about 8 acres.

Description
The Abbey Fields are delightful mature meadows situated on the banks of the river Wye and opposite Tintern Abbey amp; village. With vehicular and pedestrian access, the land has strong conservation and amenity appeal and is suitable for a variety of agricultural and diversified uses, subject to the usual planning requirements. The boundaries are fenced up to the river front and include mature wooded banks to the eastern fringe which is delineated by an old railway route, now a foot path. The footings and curtilage remain for farm cottages which were demolished in recent history.

Conservation & SFP
This land has been managed in a conservation manner with two recent new hedges and an original piggery building. The land has been fenced with good access gates and water supply laid to the fields. There are interesting historic links to Tintern Abbey with this land used a passage route for supplies, there is an old quay on the river banks denoting the historic river crossing point. We are advised that the land is registered for Single Farm Payments and appropriate entitlements will be transferred.

Services & Access
There is a shared mains water supply to the land and the purchaser will be required to take principle responsibility for the utility account, please refer to the auction special conditions for further details. There is vehicular and pedestrian access to the land over the Wireworks Bridge (former railway bridge) which is maintained by the local authorities. There is a public foot path (the Cider path) crossing the southern field. River boundary ownership to mean high water mark.

Auction & Details
This land is for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR) on Wednesday 21 October 2009, 6.30pm at The Huntsman Inn, Shirenewton. An auction pack will be available from the solicitors and a copy will be available for inspection at the Agents office. If you wish to bid for this land or want to attend the auction please discuss your requirements with Fox Grant prior to the date.

Authorities
Forest of Dean District Council Tel: 01594 810000

Solicitors
Messrs Barnes Richards Rutter, Chepstow, Tel 01291 622176  FAO Sue Powell

Viewings
Unaccompanied during daylight hours whilst in possession of the particulars, please register with the selling agents, Fox Grant on 01531 637341.

Directions
From Chepstow enter Tintern village on the A466, go past Tintern Abbey and take second right into the shopping and parking area. Proceed by foot east over the Wireworks Bridge to the far side of the River Wye, the land will be found immediately on your right hand side, adjacent to the river. Access is via a metal field gate and there are Auction Sale Boards to direct and identify the land. From Monmouth drive to the south of Tintern village, passing the Rose amp; Crown Pub on your right handside. Take the next left turn to the shopping amp; parking area and follow the direction as above. We ask that people wishing to view the land park at Tintern Abbey and walk along the footpath back to Wireworks Bridge.

Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.