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Lot 3 - Approximately 16.55 acres (6.69 hectares) of land Formerly Part of The Haywain, St. Mary Church, CF71

Land size
16.55 acres

Key Features

  • Approximately 16.55 acres (6.69 hectares) of land (total available 27.91 acres as a whole or in three lots)
  • Rural Location
  • Unique Opportunity
  • Suitable for Agricultural or Equestrian Use

Description

Location

The land is situated to the southeast edge of Cowbridge which lies approx. 9m west of Cardiff and close to Jct 33 of the M4.

Description

The property comprises approximately 27.91 acres (11.29 hectares) of land as outlined in red on the site plan. The land is situated within three enclosures and benefits from two access gateways. The land is not currently fenced.

Lotting

The land is available in three lots as shown on the plan.

Lot 1: Approximately 5.11 acres (2.06 hectares)

Lot 2: Approximately 6.25 acres (2.53 hectares)

Lot 3: Approximately 16.55 acres (6.69 hectares)

Lot 3: The land extents to approximately 16.55 acres of good quality arable and pastureland as hatched orange on the plan.

The land has been used for arable cropping but is currently left to fallow. Part of the land is currently permanent pasture. The external boundaries benefit from mature hedgerows.

The land is suitable for arable, mowing and grazing purposes. The property does not appear stockproof. The property may offer potential for agricultural, equestrian and amenity use.

Basic Payment Scheme

The entitlements are excluded from the sale.

Access

Access to each lot is each marked 'A' on the plan.

Lot 1 – Access is via a right of way marked brown through Lot 2.

Lot 2 – Access is available directly off St Athan Road

Lot 3 – Access is available directly off an unnamed road.

Method of Sale

The property is offered for sale, as a whole or in three lots by Private Treaty.

Development Clawback

Lot 3 is not subject to development clawback however, Lot 1 (hatched green on the plan) is sold subject to a 50-year Development Clawback Arrangement. The permitted use will be Agricultural or Equestrian use. The earlier of the sale of the land with the benefit of Planning Permission or the implementation of Planning Permission will trigger the clawback at a rate of 40% of the Development Value less the current use value.

Services

The land does not currently benefit from mains water.

Prospective purchasers are advised to make suitable enquiries of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water as to the availability and cost of obtaining an individual mains water supply. For further information on an electricity supply, prospective purchasers are able to make their own enquiries with National Grid.

Fixtures and Fittings

All fixtures and fittings are excluded from the sale unless specifically referred to in these particulars.

Boundaries

The purchaser(s) shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the vendor nor the vendors agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

In the event that the land is sold in individual lots, the buyers of Lot 1 and Lot 2 (Green and Blue) shall be responsible to erect a stock proof fence indicated by the inward facing “T” marks on the plan.

The buyer and their successors in Title will be responsible to repair and forever maintain and renew the boundary indicated by the inward facing “T” marks on the plan.

Sporting, Timber & Minerals

The sporting rights and timber are included within the freehold in so far as they are owned. The mines and mineral rights are excepted from the land.

Wayleave/Easements/Rights of Way

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights and obligations including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and other obligations, easements, quasi-easements and all wayleaves whether referred to or not in these particulars. The land is subject to an easement agreement for a water pipe in favour of The Haywain.

Disputes

Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any point arising in the General Remarks and Stipulations or Particulars of Scale, Schedule, Plan or interpretation of any of them the question shall be referred to the arbitration of the selling agents, whose decision acting as expert shall be final.

VAT

Should any sale of the property, as a whole or in lots, or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such Tax shall be payable by the purchaser(s) in addition to the contract price.

Plans, Areas & Schedules

These have been prepared as carefully as possible and are based on the Land Registry Plans. The plans are published for illustrative purposes only and although they are believed to be correct, their accuracy is not guaranteed

Guide Price

As a Whole: (Outlined in Red): Approximately 27.91 acres (11.29 hectares) Guide Price: £355,000

The land is available in 3 lots as shown on the plan.

Lot 1: Approximately 5.11 acres (2.06 hectares) Guide Price: £85,000 (Hatched Green)

Lot 2: Approximately 6.25 acres (2.53 hectares) Guide Price: £100,000 (Hatched Blue)

Lot 3: Approximately 16.55 acres (6.69 hectares) Guide Price: £170,000 (Hatched Orange)

Tenure & Possession

Freehold. The land is subject to a Farm Business Tenancy until 23rd October 2026

Health and Safety

Given the potential hazards of agricultural land we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety.

Tree Preservation Orders

We are not aware of any tree preservation orders. We would recommend potential purchasers should verify this with their solicitors.

Viewing Arrangements

Interested parties must contact the Seller’s Agents to arrange an inspection of the land.

Directions

Postcode: CF71 7LT

What Three Words: ///twinkled.unguarded.junior

From Cowbridge Head east onto A4222. At traffic lights, turn right onto St Athan Road. Continue on St Athan Road for approximately 2.2 miles passing through The Herberts. The property will appear on the left-hand side with a H R Thomas For Sale Sign.

For further information please

contact:

Contact: Elliott Rees

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Disclaimer

These particulars are provided as a general guide only and do not form part of any contract or offer. While believed to be accurate, they are not guaranteed. Some images may include CGI or digitally enhanced furnishings for illustrative purposes only and are not included in the sale. All negotiations must be conducted through Herbert R Thomas.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-06-26

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 193 Farmland & Pasture listings in Wales (10+ acres).

This Property£10,272 / acre
Farmland & Pasture Average (10+ acres) £8,759 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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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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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 · available to 1% of premises

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

  • Llanfair Primary School590 metres
    Pupils
    142
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Iolo Morganwg1.7 miles
    Pupils
    195
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Y Bont Faen Primary School1.8 miles
    Pupils
    269
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Cowbridge School2 miles
    Pupils
    1,559
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • St Athan Primary School2.5 miles
    Pupils
    212
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Secondary

  • Cowbridge School2 miles
    Pupils
    1,559
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Llantwit Major School2.7 miles
    Pupils
    980
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ysgol Llanhari5.3 miles
    Pupils
    647
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Pencoed Comprehensive6.5 miles
    Pupils
    882
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Whitmore High School6.5 miles
    Pupils
    1,091
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision

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

Asda Downs Express Petrol, Aberthin1.8 miles
Waitrose Cowbridge, Cowbridge, South Glamorgan1.9 miles
Tesco Cowbridge Express, Cowbridge, South Glamorgan2 miles

GP surgery

St Athan Medical Facility1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Great House Pharmacy1.9 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

Llantwit Major Rail Station2.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

St Mary`s Church196 metres

Typical drive times

Pencoed21 min · 9 miles
Cowbridge7 min · 2.5 miles
Cardiff (city)28 min · 14 miles
Llantwit Major9 min · 3.1 miles
Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr22 min · 9.8 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 Natural Resources Wales 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

Within the mapped surface water zoneMapped risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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