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Fishleigh Wood - SOLD, Devon - About 4 1/3rd acres, £39,000
Fishleigh Wood is surrounded by areas of private woodland and farmland.
There is a pretty stream running the length of the western boundary. Although the stream slows to a trickle during dry periods, there are numerous pools and channels where the banks have been undercut and the stream supports a variery of creatures including brown trout and even crayfish.
All along the streamside is a belt of mature woodland comprising mostly oaks, ash and alder, with an understory of hazel and holly.
Between the shady wooded streamside area and the newer planting, there is an area of level grassland, accessed via a gate from one of the grass rides which wind through the woodland. This grassy area, being level, secluded and close to a water-source (ie the stream) would make the perfect spot for camping or even caravanning - the grass rides are wide enough for a smallish touring caravan.
The new planting (9 - 10 years old) which makes up the majority of the wood comprises mainly native broadleaved species such as oak, ash, alder and cherry. This area was planted under the woodland grant scheme and there is a period of about 5 years of the scheme left to run, providing a modest income to help with the management of the woodland.
Long-established hedgebanks and secure stock/deer fencing define the boundaries to this woodland with its varied habitats.
The woodland is approached along a gated, stoned track which leads to a shared parking & turning area near the entrance to the wood.
This is a very quiet spot in an unspoilt part of rural Devon. The nearest market towns are Hatherleigh and Holsworthy, whilst the village of Highampton with its village store and pub is only about a 10 minute walk from the wood.
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: £39,000 Freehold
- Location: Highampton, Devon
- Size: About 4 1/3rd acres for sale
Ride and gate to grassy area and wooded streamside
Short access track from parking area to woodland entrance
The entrance to the woodland
Young alder and ash near the entrance
ride near w side of the wood
grass area and way in to the streamside
the perfect camping spot
shady area by the stream
pool in the stream by the nw corner of the wood
parking & turning area
track leading to the parking area
main entrance gate to the woods
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Boundaries:
All boundaries are indicated with turquoise 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
Dick White
01566 784275 or 07821 254694
dick@woodlands.co.uk
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Location
OS Landranger: OS No 112
Grid ref: SS 481 050
Nearest post code: EX21 5LR
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
The village of Highampton lies on the A3072 between the market towns of Hatherleigh (approx 4 miles to the east) and Holsworthy (approx 9.5 miles to the west).
From Highampton:
- If travelling from the west, take the turning to the left where the road through the village bends sharply to the right. This turning is signed to Sheepwash
- If travelling from the east, take the turning to the right, on the bend just after the shop. The turning is signed to Sheepwash
- The entrance gate to the woodland is on your left, on a slight bend, about half a mile from Highampton. The gateway is set back from the road and there is ample space to park/turn in front of the gate
- Go over the gate and then over another gate set back a little way almost immediately to your right
- Walk down the stone track for about 100 yards to a wide gap in the hedge.
- Pass through this gap and there is a stoned parking & turning area in front of you
- Follow the grass track to the left from the parking area [marked with green-painted posts]. This brings you to the entrance to Fishleigh Wood
Satnav/GPS note: the postcode EX21 5LR is for the point shown by the red dot on the two location maps.
Boundaries:
All boundaries are indicated with turquoise blue markings on posts and trees.
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