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Riverwood Hollow, Rhyd Y Gwern Lane, CF83

Description

We are delighted to present this opportunity to create your dream home in an exceptional private setting in Riverwood Hollow, an exclusive riverside development Between Caerphilly & Ruperra Castles.

Nestled between the historic surroundings of Caerphilly Castle and Ruperra Castle, Riverwood Hollow presents a unique opportunity to secure one of just five exclusive serviced plots with approved planning permission, set within a truly tranquil private woodland location.

Designed to embrace the natural beauty of its surroundings, each home benefits from a carefully considered layout, with south-facing gardens, woodland backdrops, and the peaceful presence of the Rhymney River creating an idyllic setting for modern family living.

Working alongside CFW Architects and Mango Planning, Eli Rose Developments has created a vision where contemporary design meets timeless character, ensuring each home complements the landscape while preserving the natural charm and identity of the site.

Woodland Serenity with Excellent City Connections

Riverwood Hollow offers the perfect balance between countryside tranquillity and everyday convenience. Surrounded by woodland, riverside walks, and the scenic Machen Mountain, residents can enjoy a peaceful lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of major towns and cities.

Ideally positioned for commuters and families, the development provides excellent access to:

  • Cardiff – approximately 25 minutes away

  • Newport – approximately 20 minutes away

  • Local schools, hospitals, cafés, shops, and everyday amenities

An Exclusive Collection of Just Five Homes

With only five plots available, Riverwood Hollow offers a rare level of privacy and exclusivity. Each plot has been thoughtfully planned to maximise its surroundings, with:

  • Only five private serviced home plots

  • Approved planning permission

  • South-facing gardens

  • Utility services installed to plot boundaries for ease of connection

  • Woodland and riverside surroundings

  • Designed with timeless beauty and modern living in mind

Situated on Rhyd-Gwern Lane, Riverwood Hollow provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a home in a peaceful riverside setting, while remaining connected to the amenities and attractions of South Wales.

An exclusive opportunity to secure a bespoke home location in one of the area’s most desirable natural settings. Please contact us today to register your interest and discover more about Riverwood Hollow.

Agents Note: The drawings and images are artist impressions and are for advertising purposes only, please speak to agent for further details.

Council Tax Band: TBC

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Date Posted
2026-06-30

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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
Private Garden

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 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

  • Machen Primary School380 metres
    Pupils
    166
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Graig-y-Rhacca Primary and Nursery Community1.3 miles
    Pupils
    105
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Waunfawr Primary1.8 miles
    Pupils
    165
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Risca Primary1.8 miles
    Pupils
    332
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Tyn-Y-Wern Primary2 miles
    Pupils
    233
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Secondary

  • Bedwas High School2.3 miles
    Pupils
    666
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Risca Community Comprehensive3 miles
    Pupils
    618
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • St Martin's School4 miles
    Pupils
    1,030
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Bassaleg School4.2 miles
    Pupils
    1,871
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Corpus Christi Catholic High School4.3 miles
    Pupils
    1,132
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    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

Co-op Machen - Commercial Road, Machen123 metres
Asda Chequered Flag Express Petrol, Caerphilly1.6 miles
Lidl Pontymister Risca, Risca1.8 miles

GP surgery

Risca Surgery1.9 miles

Pharmacy

Machen Pharmacy157 metres

Green space

Play Space42 metres

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

Crosskeys Rail Station1.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Machen War Memorial145 metres

Typical drive times

Risca16 min · 4.7 miles
Abercarn18 min · 8.3 miles
Caerphilly13 min · 4.5 miles
Ystrad Mynach18 min · 8.9 miles
Casnewydd (city)20 min · 7.3 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 2Medium risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower 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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