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Elk Wood - SOLD, Essex - Nearly 4 ½ acres, £49,000
As you approach Elk Wood along a wide forest ride you leave the hustle and bustle of urban life behind; you realise that this is a special and tranquil place. If you have walked quietly you may be lucky to see a local hare lollop past you or hear the chattering of two squirrels as they chase each other.
The entrance is marked by a ride-stop and immediately to its right stands a magnificent specimen oak. Its branches reach up and out and in summer will provide dappled shade over this open area. A rough bench has been made from a fallen hornbeam.
A large area of bluebells grow to the left of the glade enjoying the extra light from the woodland boundary. The eastern field boundary bathes the wood in morning sunlight and adds another dimension to the area.
The wood is deceptive in that, although it is mostly level with plenty of open areas, there are some undulations which create some secluded and private areas. As you explore you can find some hidden treasures such as a seasonal pond that is tucked away near the western boundary.
The wood has a large variety of trees. Mature oaks and hornbeams dominate the wood with ash, silver birch, willow sweet chestnut also being present. Along the track a couple of magnificent Coastal red woods make a nice departure from indigenous trees and towards the back of the wood stands an enormous holly tree.
Elk Wood is surrounded by private woodland, the benefits of this being evident in the diverse amount of wildlife and habitat. Muntjac deer, hares and squirrels can be found along with over 30 species of bird. Woodcock feed in the damp undergrowth close to the ditches that crisscross the wood and the eastern boundary is a great place to spot the deer as they rest basking in the sunlight here.
Conveniently located - it is just ten minutes from the A12 and 30 miles from the M25. There are excellent local services including pubs and a village store within a short drive or cycle ride.
Because the woodland is so special it has a tree preservation order on it and is protected by the local authority. This simply protects the woodland and does not prevent woodland management -free guidance is available from the Forestry Commission and other organisations.
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: Witham, Essex
- Size: Nearly 4 ½ acres for sale
Blue bells
Woodland canopy
Woodland ride
Wood entrance
Hornbeam standards
Wood view to field
red boundary markings
Glade
Ancient coppiced oak
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Boundaries:
The boundaries are indicated by red markings on prominent trees and stakes.
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Local manager
Matt Marples
07979 755 118
matt@woodlands.co.uk
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Location
OS Landranger: OS No 168
Grid ref: TL 845 012
Nearest post code: CM8 3NQ
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 the exit of the A12 sign posted Witham go past the petrol station then straight over the roundabout onto Hatfield road and then after about a quarter of a mile turn right into Maltings lane. Continue straight over the round about until you stop at the 'T' junction of Spring lane. Turn right and continue under the bridge until you come to some part time traffic lights turning left into Blue Mills Hill sign posted Wickham Bishops / Golf Club. Carry on over the narrow river bridge and up the hill with woodland on your left. Just before the no overtaking sign there is a wooden five bar gate with our sign attached. Go past this gate and park at the third gate. This is a double wooden gate with a double metal gate 10 meters behind it and runs alongside the first house. Please park to one side of the gate so as not to block the access and please watch your safety on the road. Climb over the gates with care and continue along the access track. There is a hard standing just past the gates. A ride runs off from this to the right at approximately 45 degrees from the main access track. Walk along this track and after a couple of hundred metres you will reach a junction marked by a beautiful coastal redwood. Turn right at this cross roads and the ground rises gently in front of you. After 150 metres you will see the wood entrance on your right as well as red boundary markings on the right side of the ride.
Satnav/GPS note: the postcode CM8 3NQ is for the point shown by the red dot on the location map.
Boundaries:
The boundaries are indicated by red markings on prominent trees and stakes.
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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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