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Land and Stables to the South East of West Lodge, Lower Machen, Newport, NP10

Land size
1.53 acres

Key Features

  • A rare opportunity to acquire a well-presented equestrian holding offering a superb range of facilities in a highly desirable rural setting
  • 3 No stables, hay barn, tack / feed room, open canopy hay store and full size manege measuring approximately 20m x 40m
  • manege benefits from herringbone drainage, a recently upgraded silica sand and fibre surface, perimeter floodlighting and arena mirrors
  • Direct access to an extensive network of off-road riding routes allows riders to enjoy hacking straight from the yard
  • Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a substantial additional stable block with roof-space storage, providing excellent potential for further expansion
  • Total site area approximately 1.53 acres (0.62 Ha)
  • For directions to the yard please refer to What3Words reference /// pops.cube.driver
  • Freehold Title No. CYM226163 subject to full Vacant Possession
  • Price - Offers in Excess of £200,000 (No VAT)
  • Available immediately

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a Freehold parcel of land circa 1.53 acres (0.62 Ha) comprising 3 No stables, hay barn, tack / feed room, additional covered hay store and full size manege measuring approximately 20mx40m. Approved planning permission in place for a large additional stable block and roofline storage measuring approximately 14m x 8m. Water and electricity on site. Viewings strictly by appointment only with sole marketing agents Harris & birt.

Location - The land is situated in the attractive rural village of Lower Machen, approximately 7 miles north-west of Newport and 10 miles north-east of Cardiff. The property enjoys a peaceful countryside setting whilst benefiting from convenient access to the A468, providing connections to Newport, Caerphilly and the wider South Wales road network, including the M4 Motorway.

The surrounding area is characterised by agricultural land, equestrian uses and rural residential properties, offering an attractive balance of accessibility and countryside appeal. Ruperra castle sits adjacent to the land which is now privately owned.

Description - A rare opportunity to acquire a well-presented equestrian holding circa 1.53 acres (0.62 Ha) offering a superb range of facilities in a highly desirable rural setting. The property is situated within an exceptional position on the edge of the historic Ruperra Estate, with far reaching views towards the iconic castle and the surrounding woodland. Direct access to an extensive network of off-road riding routes allows riders to enjoy hacking straight from the yard without the need to use public or private roadways.

The yard itself comprises 3 No stables, hay barn, tack/feed room, additional covered hay store and a full size manege measuring approximately 20m x 40m. The manege benefits from herringbone drainage, a recently upgraded silica sand and fibre surface, perimeter floodlighting and arena mirrors. The perimeter of the land is bound fully by post and rail fencing and access is provided via a shared road leading to a gated access with a hard standing for several cars.

The property benefits from the added advantage of an extant planning permission for the construction of a substantial stable block with associated roof-space storage, measuring approximately 14m x 8m. Consent was granted under planning reference 23/0506/FULL on 27 September 2023, offering purchasers the opportunity to further enhance the existing equestrian facilities.

Accommodation - From measurements taken onsite, we have calculated the following Gross Internal Areas (GIA):

3 No stables
Hay barn
Tack/feed room
Open canopy hay store

Total Gross Internal Area circa 1,253 sq ft (116.4 sq m)

Total Site Area approximately 1.53 acres (0.62 Ha)

Services - We understand that the property benefits from mains electricity and water. There is no gas. However, we have not tested any of the service installations and prospective occupiers must satisfy themselves as to the state and condition of such items prior to completion.

Tenure & Access - Freehold Title No. CYM226163 subject to full Vacant Possession. Rights of access over the private roadway subject to payment of a fair proportion of the cost of maintaining the same.

Price - Offers in excess of £200,000 (No VAT).

Planning - Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries of the Local Planning Authority regarding existing and proposed planning consents. However, we understand that there is an approved planning permission in place for a large additional stable block and roofline storage measuring approximately 14m x 8m. Planning reference - 23/0506/FULL. Approved 27/09/2023. Plans and supporting documentation are available upon request.

Vat - All figures quoted are exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT). Any interested party should satisfy themselves as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction. However, in this instance we understand that VAT is not payable.

Plans, Areas & Schedules - The land is demised in red and identifies the approximate extent of the property for sale. All plans within these particulars are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale. Their accuracy is not guaranteed and prospective purchasers should rely upon their own enquiries and the relevant title documentation.

Anti Money Laundering - As part of our obligation under the UK Money Laundering Regulations 2017, Harris & Birt will require any purchaser or tenant to provide proof of identity along with any other supporting documentation requested.

Legal Costs - Each party to bear their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.

Arrange A Viewing - Strictly by appointment only with the sole agents Harris & Birt. Please contact our office to arrange an appointment.

Daniel Jones MSc BSc (Hons) MRICS
or
Brooke Annandale BSc (Hons)

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All Enquiries - Harris & Birt Chartered Surveyors
359 Caerphilly Road
Birchgrove
Cardiff
CF14 4QF

Brochure created: 21st August 2026 Ref: L239

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Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-08-27

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 50 Equestrian listings in Wales (1+ acres).

This Property£130,719 / acre
Equestrian Average (1+ acres) £69,444 / 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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Parking
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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

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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 School1.4 miles
    Pupils
    166
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Risca Primary1.6 miles
    Pupils
    332
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ty Isaf Infants School1.6 miles
    Pupils
    110
    Type
    Nursery & Infants
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Ty Sign Primary School1.9 miles
    Pupils
    425
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Waunfawr Primary2.4 miles
    Pupils
    165
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    English medium school / provision

Secondary

  • Risca Community Comprehensive2.3 miles
    Pupils
    618
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Bassaleg School3 miles
    Pupils
    1,871
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Bedwas High School3.4 miles
    Pupils
    666
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • Corpus Christi Catholic High School4.1 miles
    Pupils
    1,132
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    English medium school / provision
  • St Joseph's RC High School4.4 miles
    Pupils
    1,457
    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

Co-op Machen - Commercial Road, Machen1.2 miles
Tesco Risca Extra, Risca1.4 miles
Aldi Pontymister Risca, Risca1.4 miles

GP surgery

Wellspring Medical Centre1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Machen Pharmacy1.3 miles

Green space

Play Space941 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

Risca & Pontymister Rail Station1.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Lower Machen126 metres

Typical drive times

Risca12 min · 3.1 miles
Abercarn14 min · 6.7 miles
Trecceln17 min · 8.5 miles
Caerphilly14 min · 5.3 miles
Casnewydd (city)18 min · 6.1 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

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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