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Drift Wood - SOLD, Somerset - About 6 ½ acres, £55,000
The most striking feature of this beautiful level area of woodland is the great diversity that it offers for both the owner and resident wildlife. At the outer fringes of the wood mature conifers give way to grassy areas on softer ground that support numerous species of woodland insects and woodland flowers. From here a rushing brook has carved a fresh water channel across the woodland floor between the trees.
This type of varied habitat is the basis for many and varied food chains as the grassy wet areas attract a range of butterfly caterpillars which feed on the grasses and in turn become tempting treats for the woodland birds. Wandering deer are also at ease in this environment, able to browse in relative seclusion under the woodland canopy. Foxes and badges can enjoy the abundant insects that populate this fertile ground.
Further into the dense interior large broadleaf species dominate where few have ventured in recent years, in a world where nature has firmly taken hold there are fine examples of oak, beech and ash and some particularly dramatic red flowering rhododendron.
Drift Wood has easy access from a quiet rural lane and a clearing at the entrance provides plenty of space to park and set up base camp.
The wider surrounding area is characterised by quiet country lanes and small villages in an overwhelmingly rural local area where the hills shelve gently down to the south coast a short drive away. The market towns of Chard, Axminster and Crewkerne provide everyday services for the woodland owner.
The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.
- Price: £55,000 Freehold
- Location: Forton, Chard, Somerset
- Size: About 6 ½ acres for sale
Gated entrance from the road
Flowering rhodedendron
Rich wildlife habitat
The gurgling brook
A ridestop marks the boundary
The wild heart of the wood
A clearing amid the conifers
A grassy knoll by the brook
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Boundaries:
Boundaries are indicated by blue markings on posts and trees.
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How to find this woodland
This wood is no longer available. For more woods in the area, please see the regional page or contact our regional manager.
Local manager
Daniel Sharp
01225 859607 or 07780 900192
daniel@woodlands.co.uk
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Location
OS Landranger: OS No 193
Grid ref: ST 346 067
Nearest post code: TA20 4HE
Maps
- See our map of the area below.
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- See Ordnance Survey map of the area from Bing maps
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Directions
From Chard on the A30 follow the B3162 through the town heading south east. After approximately 2 miles you will pass through the village of Forton. As you exit the village there is a lane forking off to you right immediately after blackland lane. Follow this fork for 600 metres where you will see a locked gate and 'Woodlands For Sale' sign. At the far end of this parking area a ridestop marks the entrance to Drift Wood.
Sat Nav / GPS note: The post code TA20 4HE is for the point shown on the location map by the red dot
Boundaries:
Boundaries are indicated by blue markings on posts and trees.
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All woodlands are sold at a fixed price, and include free membership of the Small Woods Association and the Royal Forestry Society, as well as £300 towards paying for a course (or courses) to help with managing and enjoying your woodland.
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