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Thorne Wood - About 7½ acres, £45,000
Thorne Wood really does have a little bit of everything. Mixed broadleaves, a wetland area which includes two wildlife ponds, mature hedge-banks and the shell of an old cattle shelter. Access to the best of what the region has to offer is very easy, but there is so much within the wood itself that you may find it hard to make the time to go farther afield. The southern half of Thorne Wood comprises mixed broadleaf planting including sessile oak, ash, poplar, wild cherry, rowan and field maple. A track runs down inside the western boundary hedge and about half way down a hedge-bank runs East to West across the wood. The shell of an old cattle shelter can be found here, on the West side. This could form the basis for a tool store or a hide from which to enjoy the varied bird and animal life which frequents the area around the ponds. The larger of the two ponds teems with small rudd - very attractive to heron and kingfisher alike. Otter spraints (droppings) have been found in the area. The smaller pond is fringed with bullrushes and is surrounded by boggy ground, meaning that the pond could, if desired, be easily extended. This wetland area is largely unplanted, except for a few willows. Roe deer are very regular visitors to this part of the wood. Thorne Wood is a very special place indeed.
The woodlands were established about 10 years ago and there is a modest income available under the woodland grant scheme for another 5 – 6 years
Note: in accordance with the terms under which the woodland was established, public access to the woods was granted for a ten year period, which expires in January 2009.
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: Kilkhampton, Cornwall
- Size: About 7½ acres for sale
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Boundaries:
The western and northern boundaries are mature hedge-banks. A small stream runs along the northern boundary. The eastern boundary is a line of stakes painted green. The southern boundary is the Northern edge of the access track which runs East to West across the wood, just inside the southern hedge-bank.
All boundaries are marked with green paint 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
Dick White
01566 784275 or 07821 254694
dick@woodlands.co.uk
Location
OS Landranger: OS No 190
Grid ref: SS 261 113
Nearest post code: EX23 9RP
Maps
- See our map of the area below.
- See our detailed map below.
- See an Ordnance Survey map of the area from Multimap
- See aerial photos of the area from Google maps
Directions
From Launceston : take the B3254 road to Bude, passing through the villages of Yeolmbridge and Whitstone to the Red Post crossroads. Go straight across at the crossroads (signed to Kilkhampton) and on through the village of Grimscott. About 3 miles further on the roads bends sharply to the left and there is a turning to the right, signposted to Tamar Lakes. The woods are directly in front of you, identified by a ‘Woodlands For Sale’ board. Take the turning to Tamar Lakes. After about 150 yards there is a gate on your left (there is also a small lay-by on the right nearby). Park by the gate . Go over the gate and you are in Thorne Wood. Alternatively, enter through the gate by the sign boards and turn right down the track for about 100 yards. From Holsworthy : take the A3072 Holsworthy – Bude road to Red Post crossroads. Turn right for Kilkhampton and proceed as above. From the A39 : at Kilkhampton take the B3254 (East Road). After about half a mile the road bends sharply to the right and there is a turning signposted to Tamar Lakes to your left. The woods are at this junction, as described above.
Boundaries:
The western and northern boundaries are mature hedge-banks. A small stream runs along the northern boundary. The eastern boundary is a line of stakes painted green. The southern boundary is the Northern edge of the access track which runs East to West across the wood, just inside the southern hedge-bank.
All boundaries are marked with green paint on posts and trees.
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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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