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Winn Wood, Somerset - Nearly 5½ acres, £45,000
This young wood of predominantly oak, ash and hazel has attractive areas of meadow fronting the clear waters of Winn Brook as it tumbles down the valley into the charming village of Winsford nearby.
Winn Wood slopes gently down to the valley floor looking across open country to the highest point on Exmoor at Dunkery Beacon. A small stream known as Winn Brook runs along the valley bottom at the northern boundary and before this is an area of level meadow and wetland which rises gently into woodland.
This grassy wetland habitat is ideal for less common game birds such as plover and snipe as they winter in the area. It is also ideal for wildlife weekend camping trips by the river with plenty of running water on hand.
This is a young woodland having been planted approximately twenty years ago with mainly ash, oak, birch and hazel. The hazel has been coppiced in the past and has now reached a useful maturity. The development of these trees has been aided by the deer fencing that surrounds these woods although there is evidence that these agile creatures have been able to make the woods their home.
The wood is characterised by a light and grassy floor and a series of open grassy paths. It will be a fascinating opportunity to observe changes in the ground flora as the trees continue to develop towards maturity.
The surrounding area of Exmoor National Park is a delight to the visitor. The wild and rugged moorland and farmland is punctuated by idyllic villages and welcoming hostelries. Winsford and nearby Exford in particular have fine examples of the Country Inn and many miles of surrounding moorland footpaths to explore. In particular the ancient river crossing at Tarr Steps is an easy walk from Winsford.
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: £45,000 Freehold
- Location: Winsford, Somerset
- Size: Nearly 5½ acres for sale
Winn Brook
A pathway leading down through the woods.
A view of the Exmoor Hills through the young autumn oaks
Dense ash shelters the woodland floor.
Entrance to Winn Wood and new path.
A area of water meadow by the brook at Winn Wood
The track leading to Winn Wood
A deer proof gate.
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Boundaries:
Boundaries are indicated by red markings on posts and trees. Please note, the northern boundary is Winn Brook itself and not the deer fencing which is located within the boundary of Winn Wood.
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Local manager
Daniel Sharp
07780 900192 or 01225 859607
daniel@woodlands.co.uk
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How to find this woodland
You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself - please take these sales details with you, and do remember to check that it is still available. If you have seen the woodland and wish to be accompanied on a second more detailed visit please contact our local manager.
You can also download a PDF version of these particulars, which might be useful if you want to look at them on your phone or laptop when at the wood, but can't get an internet connection there.
Location
OS Landranger: OS No 181
Grid ref: SS 899 349
Nearest post code: TA24 7JE
Maps
- See our map of the area below.
- See our detailed map below.
- See Ordnance Survey map of the area from Bing maps
- See aerial photos of the area from Google maps
Directions
Approaching from the north, exit at junction 25 of the M5 at Taunton and follow the A358 around the town (this is signposted to Minehead) After approximately 5 miles from Taunton (after Bishops Lydeard) turn left onto the B3224. Follow this road for about 15.5 miles and then turn left down a country lane, (signposted to Winsford) After a further 1.5 miles turn left (NB the signpost tries to send you right) onto the A396 and continue for a further 2 miles whereupon you will see a turning right over a bridge to Winsford. After 1 mile you will enter the village. Turn left in the village centre and proceed up Halse lane past the Royal Oak pub. After 500 metres you will see a gap in the hedge on your right hand side and a 'Woodlands for Sale' signboard. You can pull off the road here to park and climb through a gap in the fence and follow the track through the trees to Winn Wood.
Alternatively, avoiding Taunton, or from the south, exit at M5 junction 27 and proceed along A361 for 6 miles until the first roundabout. Take the 3rd exit and follow the A396 for 17 miles then turn left over the bridge to Winsford and continue as above.
Sat Nav / GPS note: The post code TA24 7JE is for the point shown on the location map by the red dot
Boundaries:
Boundaries are indicated by red markings on posts and trees. Please note, the northern boundary is Winn Brook itself and not the deer fencing which is located within the boundary of Winn Wood.
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These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.
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