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Helenswood, Kingsthorne, Hereford, HR2

Land size
5.5 acres

Key Features

  • 5.5 Acres of Ancient Semi Natural Woodland
  • Gated Road Access onto the A49

Description

Tucked away within the rolling Herefordshire countryside, Helenswood presents a rare opportunity to acquire approximately 5.5 acres of ancient semi-natural woodland in a highly accessible yet wonderfully secluded setting.

Rich in natural beauty and steeped in history, this established woodland offers a peaceful retreat from modern life. Mature broadleaf trees, seasonal flora and abundant wildlife create an enchanting environment that changes character throughout the year, from vibrant spring growth to the rich colours of autumn.

Ancient woodland is among Britain's most treasured natural habitats, valued not only for its biodiversity but also for its increasing rarity. Helenswood provides a unique opportunity for those seeking a private woodland sanctuary, a conservation project, recreational landholding, or a long-term natural capital investment.

One of the property's most attractive features is its secure gated access directly from the A49, providing convenient year-round access without compromising the sense of privacy and escape that the woodland affords. Opportunities to purchase woodland combining both accessibility and seclusion are increasingly uncommon.

The woodland occupies an enviable position near the sought-after village of Kingsthorne, approximately six miles south of Hereford. The surrounding landscape is characterised by gently rolling farmland, traditional orchards, mature hedgerows and ancient woodland, forming part of the distinctive rural character for which Herefordshire is renowned.

The nearby market city of Hereford offers a comprehensive range of amenities, while the celebrated Wye Valley, Malvern Hills and Black Mountains are all within easy reach. Excellent road connections via the A49 and M50 make Helens Wood readily accessible from Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff and the wider South West.

Whether enjoyed as a private rural retreat, a haven for wildlife, a family amenity woodland or a tangible environmental asset, Helenswood offers a rare chance to secure an exceptional piece of the Herefordshire landscape.

Services

We have been advised that no mains services are connected to the property. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to imply that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

General

Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.

John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formerly verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.

Tenure

We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.

Directions

What Three Words: flat.agreeable.backfired

Viewing

By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ross-On-Wye Office, Tel:

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-06-22

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 10 Woodland listings in West Midlands (5+ acres).

This Property£8,182 / acre
Woodland Average (5+ acres) £6,125 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Much Birch CofE Primary School956 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    176
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • The Steiner Academy Hereford1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    345
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Little Dewchurch CofE Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    49
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Marlbrook Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    578
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Our Lady's RC Primary School4.4 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    181
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • The Steiner Academy Hereford1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 16
    Pupils
    345
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Hereford Church of England Academy3.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    647
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Christian
  • The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School5.6 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,089
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Kingstone High School5.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    568
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Aylestone School5.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    443
    Type
    Community school

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Hereford Superstore, Belmont, Hertfordshire4.1 miles
Morrisons Daily Hereford The Oval, Hereford4.2 miles
Lidl Belmont Road, Belmont, Hertfordshire4.2 miles

GP surgery

Much Birch Surgery0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy4.1 miles

Hospital

Hereford County Hospital5.3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Hereford Rail Station5.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Post Office27 metres

Typical drive times

Monmouth22 min · 15 miles
Mitcheldean26 min · 16 miles
Ross-on-Wye16 min · 9.5 miles
Hereford (city)10 min · 5.5 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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