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Yeoman Wood, Somerset - Nearly 4 acres, £35,000
Initially the character of the woodland is defined by the mature areas of Western Hemlock that surround the entrance. Wander further into the interior and the area of conifer gives way to broadleaf specimens including some fine beech and ash and the occasional oak.
Yeoman Wood is accessed from a quiet country lane into a small self-contained private parking area that, although not within the wood boundary itself, provides secure access and a right of way into the wood.
It is refreshing and somewhat unusual to find an area of woodland where nature has been left largely unchecked in the recent past, creating a wild area of flowering rhododendron amongst the towering trees. For the family camper this provides both seclusion and an abundance of wildlife to view and the ideal opportunity to create further hidden glades and connecting paths within the woodland.
Near the entrance to the woodland you will see the intact remains of one of the concrete bunkers or 'dragons teeth' . This is one of a series of such positions built to create a defencive barrier during the second world war from Seaton on the south coast to the Severn estuary at Burnham, to isolate the south-west peninsula in the event of German invasion.
At the present time there is some activity here to upgrade the access track to the woods and carry out a replanting scheme of mainly indigenous hardwood species to replace recently felled conifer and areas where rhododendron has been cleared. This we believe will greatly enhance this woodland for future owners in the long term. Care should be taken when visiting this woodland due to the contracting works, for further information please contact our local manager Dan Sharp.
Yeoman Wood is bordered by private woodland. 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.
Particulars and plans were prepared by our local manager, Daniel Sharp
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: £35,000 Freehold
- Location: Forton, Chard, Somerset
- Size: Nearly 4 acres for sale
Stunning flowering rhododendron
Dense undercanopy
A hidden clearing
Welcome to Yeoman Wood
Thick conifers in part of Yeoman Wood
Secure self contained access
Exploring the interior
A campers haven
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Boundaries:
Boundaries are indicated by blue markings on posts and trees.
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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.
Local manager
Daniel Sharp
01225 859607 or 07780 900192
daniel@woodlands.co.uk
Read more about Daniel.
Location
OS Landranger: OS No 193
Grid ref: ST 345 070
Nearest post code: TA20 4HB
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
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. After passing a track and sign to 'The Moors' proceed another 200 yards where you will see a gap in the bank on your right hand side that is the entrance to Yeoman Wood, where you will see a recessed locked gate and parking area.
Sat Nav / GPS note: The post code TA20 4HB is for the point shown on the location map by the red dot.
Boundaries:
Boundaries are indicated by blue markings on posts and trees.
Email updates for this region
Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on his or her mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.
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.
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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