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Dere Wood - SOLD, Co Durham - Over 5 acres, £39,000
Description: Dere Wood is located about 1½ miles to the east of the pretty village of Brancepeth and is growing on a south facing slope in a slightly elevated position. There are extensive views from the southern boundary across the Stockley valley. In this southern section of the wood a selection of mixed age broadleaves trees are to be found. Beech, scycamore, birch, oak and rowan together with some more recently planted oak and beech provide a lush and verdant edge and a contrast to the larch and Scots pine which make up the remaining two thirds of the wood. The broadleaf area has an abundance of plant species growing beneath the canopy and in the more open areas, this provides good habitat for wildlife to feed and take cover. By contrast the larch and Scots pine have grown to make a closed canopy which has made for a clear understory which enables easy access and good site-lines through the wood. Walking tracks give good access around this section and the small clearings have a good carpet of wood sorrel . Heather and bilberry are also present.
Access is from Wolsingham road which runs along the northern boundary, there is a gate which leads on to a solid track with a legal right of access at all times, this passes along the western boundary of the wood. A parking area suitable for 2 cars is also located about 60 metres from the access gate.
This part of Co. Durham is characterised by gentle valleys with open fields and expansive vistas, the nearest village, Brancepth has plenty of fine buildings including the grand Brancepeth Castle. Dere Wood takes its name from the Dere Street Roman road the line of which passes close to the wood.
Covenant: there is a covenant on the wood designed to ensure the quiet and appropriate use of the wood.
- Price: £39,000 Freehold
- Location: Brancepeth, Near Durham, Co Durham
- Size: Over 5 acres for sale
An area of birch
The parking area and walking track giving access in to the wood.
A small clearing in the larch
Easy on foot access through the wood
Access track along the western boundary
Entrance ride stop
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Boundaries:
are shown by blue markings on trees, the wall and posts. Along the road frontage the boundary is the stone wall, along the east the line of posts, along the south just inside the stock fence and along the west it's a line set back from the edge of the access track.
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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
Dan Watson
0113 286 3701 or 07970 116515
dan@woodlands.co.uk
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Location
OS Landranger: OS No 92
Grid ref: NZ 197 392
Nearest post code: DL15 9AS
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 Durham travel south west along the A690 towards Brancepeth
- on reaching Brancepeth take the first right turn in to Wolsingham Road
- continue up this road for about 2 miles pass the 'For Sale' on the left and after 200 metres park in the layby on the right opposite the second woodland entrance gate.
- Dere Wood is across the road, through the metal gate and on the left.
- Satnav/gps note: the postcode DL15 9AS is for the point shown by the red dot on the location map/s. For those without satnav/gps why not use Green Flag's route finder to plan your route?
- These are the satnav co-ordinates N54 44 and W1 41
Boundaries:
are shown by blue markings on trees, the wall and posts. Along the road frontage the boundary is the stone wall, along the east the line of posts, along the south just inside the stock fence and along the west it's a line set back from the edge of the access track.
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