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Steward Wood - SOLD, Devon - About 5 acres, £49,000
Steward Wood is a magical place to own. There are plentiful trees of a mixed age and species structure which is great for both the owner and as a habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. There are some fantastic oak trees in the woodland towering other trees such as birch, ash, holly and hazel coppice stools. This variety should satisfy the bodger, green woodworker, firewood processor and a shelter-building family.
When you explore Steward Wood you may meet the wildlife. A resident tawny owl often whispers when you stroll through the wood. Recently a great experience for a forester was seeing a brown hare trot past on a well-used track. The hare is a special creature, well known for its mystical symbolism. The woodland burts with wildlife and many bird species use it, from the woodpecker to nuthatch. The wood has been used for a survey for the pied flycatcher population which the purchaser can carry on supporting if desired. Both red and roe deer are frequent visitors as they like the tranquility this wood provides.
A series of footbridges crosses the natural springs which dissect the woodland. Be sure to explore the woodland beyond the footbridges as it is a wonderful area for observing wildlife and includes an area of wet woodland to the west of the wood. This area also has good potential for the creation of a pond.
Steward Wood is situated in between the mid Devon villages of Spreyton and Hittesleigh. Spreyton is a small village just north of Dartmoor and is famous for its connection to the tale of Old Uncle Tom Cobley. The popular local pub is named after the legendary Uncle Tom (Thomas) Cobley of Widecombe - fame for a man who was once a resident of Spreyton and later buried (1844) in the village graveyard.
Spreyton village has a BandB, a community run shop and a school. The old oak tree located in the local churchyard of St Michael’s is said to mark the very centre point of Devon. There is a bus service nearby to Exeter. If you are driving you will find the village located beside the A30.
The nearby village of Yeoford has a station on the Exeter to Barnstaple railway which makes it possible to bring your bicycle and cycle the 3 miles to Steward Wood. Yeoford train station has a glorious history and used to be one of the largest and most thriving stations in the area due partly to a sawmill in the village.
Particulars and plans were prepared by our local manager Stuart Brooking.
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: £49,000 Freehold
- Location: Near Hittesleigh, Crediton, Devon
- Size: About 5 acres for sale
A mystical place
Entrance and parking area
Bridge across the stream
Knarled oak tree
View over the valley
Lots of flora to be discovered
Track into the woodland
An area of younger trees
A good water supply from the spring
A relaxing place to sit and enjoy the peace
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Boundaries:
All boundaries are indicated with violet markings on posts and trees.
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Local manager
Stuart Brooking
07801 789215 or 01392 436229
stuart@woodlands.co.uk
Read more about Stuart.
How to find this woodland
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Location
OS Landranger: OS No 191
Grid ref: SX 745 967
Nearest post code: EX6 6LP
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 Crediton on the A377 and if travelling from the north turn right at the first crossroads with traffic lights (look out for Queen Elizabeth's Community College on your left) signposted towards Yeoford. If coming from the south, drive through Crediton High Street until you come to the traffic lights on a cross roads and turn left, signposted "Yeoford". Follow this road for about 3.5 miles until you enter the village of Yeoford. Continue past the Mare & Foal pub on your right and take the first right at the top of the hill by the red phone box, signposted to Colebrooke, Hittesleigh and Whiddon Down.
Continue on this road for about 2.5 miles looking out for 'Summerhill Farm' on your left. Immediately after Summerhill Farm take the right hand fork turn at Road Down Cross, signposted towards Spreyton.
Continue down the hill and you will see a 'woodlands for sale' sign on your left at the bottom of the hill. Park your car outside the gate with the 'woodlands for sale' sign on it and enter the wood here. You will see the car park area for woodland owners on your left. Follow the track up for about 150 metres until you see the 'Steward Wood' name sign on your right.
From the A30 exit at Whiddon Down, head east on the road to Crockenwell, immediately turning left signposted Hittesleigh. Continue on this road through the village of Hittesleigh and for about another mile and look out for a sharp left turn signposted Spreyton 3 miles. Follow the directions from Road Down Cross as above.
Satnav/GPS note: the postcode EX6 6LP is for the point shown by the red dot on the location map.
Boundaries:
All boundaries are indicated with violet markings on posts and trees.
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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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