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Whitford Wood, Flintshire - 7 acres, £55,000
Located close to the village of Whitford in Flintshire in north east Wales, Whitford Wood is a mixed woodland that used to be part of the Downing Estate. It was once owned by the Pennant family who held estates in the Whitford and Holywell areas continuously from the 1450s until the middle of the 19th century. The woodland comprises mainly of sycamore but also with many other tree species scattered here and there including, birch, alder, elm, beech, and holly.
This is a good sized mixed woodland with two streams flowing in from the west to join about half-way across the land and then they flow out as one towards the east. There is a small amount of level ground at the south-eastern end where the trees are well spaced and the ground fairly clear giving the woodland an open and pleasant feel. Heading towards the west, the ground rises and splits into two steep-sided gorges that have been formed by the two streams. The further you head upstream the more secluded and private the woodland becomes. Along the north-eastern edge of the woodland there is an earth bank feature that is probably the remnant an ancient hedgerow. This edge of the woodland is on high ground and provides views across and down into most of Whitford Wood.
Access to Whitford Wood is down a shared private track. This provides easy four-wheel-drive access to the eastern end of the woodland. From here, some hand-made ash gates define the boundary and the track continues a short way into Whitford Wood. There are also a few lightly defined paths meandering through the woodland.
Particulars and plans were prepared by our local manager, Rob Starbuck. Photographs were taken in February 2012.
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: £55,000 Freehold
- Location: Whitford, Holywell, Flintshire
- Size: 7 acres for sale
Gates at woodland entrance
Level ground at eastern end of the woodland
Stream close to south end of the woodland
Sloping ground up above the stream
Elf-cup fungus
View down into the woodland from high on the north-east boundary
Birch trees along the north edge of the wood
Well spaced trees giving open structure to the woodland
Snowdrops can be found in the woodland
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Boundaries:
The western boundary follows the original iron estate fence. The north boundary follows an old earth bank. The south boundary meets adjoining open land and has a single strand of fence wire for most of the way. All boundaries are marked indicatively with orange paint on trees and posts.
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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
Rob Starbuck
07969 689284
rob@woodlands.co.uk
Read more about Rob.
Location
OS Landranger: OS No 116
Grid ref: SJ 153 787
Nearest post code: CH8 9EQ
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
Take junction 31 off the A55 signposted towards Holywell. At the roundabout take the exit towards Whitford. At the next roundabout go straight on and then immediately take the first right towards Whitford. When you arrive in the village turn right at the staggered crossroads. Then take the first left onto a narrow lane. You will shortly arrive at a T junction where you should turn left.
Continue for about 500 m and then turn left at the sign reading 'The Downing, private road'. Follow this driveway around a bend to the right and then park close to the wooden gate across the track. Please park tucked close into the wall to the left of the gate whilst being careful not to obstruct the access.
The gate is locked: either climb the hinge end of the gate, or step through the gap in the fence to the right of the gate. From here continue on foot along the track to the west. The track curves around to the left and down. Take a right turn off the track and continue until you see our 'for sale' board and gated entrance to Whitford Wood.
Boundaries:
The western boundary follows the original iron estate fence. The north boundary follows an old earth bank. The south boundary meets adjoining open land and has a single strand of fence wire for most of the way. All boundaries are marked indicatively with orange paint on trees and posts.
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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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