Crawley Down Wood £109,000 Freehold
- Crawley, Winchester, Hampshire
- about 4 ⅓ acres
- Central England
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Mighty beech trees
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Natural screening under the canopy
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Plenty of diversity of species
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Access and parking
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Adjacent fields
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A calming woodland scene
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An area of lush woodland grasses
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Newly renovated access track
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Fallen wood fuel
Description
Crawley Down Wood is a long established, imposing woodland predominantly of mature beech. Beech trees are capable of reaching a great age and the shedding of branches from the oldest specimens supports an important ecosystem of insect life as it decays into the woodland floor. Here the insects flourish and support both the resident bird population and a community of small woodland mammals, which in turn play their important part in the food chain for larger predators.
Crawley Down, the surrounding area of historic chalk downland grazing gives this wood its name. This lies within close proximity to the important medieval city of Winchester which has a long and well documented history as a hunting ground and seat of the nobility.
Trees
The treescape here is an impressive array of towering beech that have formed a dense protective canopy over much of the woodland floor. This natural strategy of the beech, to protect its habitat against competing tree species has allowed for some fine specimens in Crawley Heath Wood. The benefit of this is the relative ease of moving around the wood, which has large clearings unobstructed by a dense shrub layer. There are however some parts of the wood where the thinner canopy of other tree varieties has allowed a grassy understorey to develop and add both visual and ecological interest. At the centre of the wood the shade tolerant box tree has created a number of secluded clearings. This species was, in the past often favoured as ideal screening and protection for birds raised for sporting purposes but nowadays makes excellent private camping spots for immersion in the woods.
Rights and covenants
As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.
Local area and history
At the northern boundary is Barton Ashes, a small private airstrip operated as part of a local aircraft engineering business. Although there is limited evidence that it is still used, it provides attractive views across the grassland and provides light at the margins of the tree canopy for woodland flora.
Delightful open countryside is accessible from every direction and there are extensive hiking options from the woodland boundary...not least as far as the nearby village of Crawley, where refreshment at the traditional village hostelry awaits the woodland worker!
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
Boundaries are indicated with red markings on posts and trees running through the woods to the north east and along the open fields to the north west. To the south is the byway and to the east the access track.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 185
- Grid ref: SU 436 362
- Nearest post code: SO21 2PD
- GPS coordinates: 51.124, -1.37766
Location map
Directions
The postcode near the entrance is SO21 2PD
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From the east leave the M3 heading west and join the A303 until Bullington Cross. Follow signs to Sutton Scotney heading south along Bullington Lane until signs for the A30. Head west along the A30 for a couple of miles on the Stockbridge Road until the turning left onto the A272. After a further mile turn right towards Crawley and the main entrance to the wood will be found after a couple of hundred metres on your right. The gate here is kept locked but you can park to one side of the gate without obstructing the access. Contact Daniel for the combination code for the padlock.
From the gate proceed straight ahead along the woodland track for 600 metres until it bears sharply to the left. After a further 450 metres you will see the red boundary markings and wood name sign at the entrance to Crawley Down Wood on your right.
From the north and south leave the A34 just north of Winchester on to the A272 and head north for just over a mile until the left turn onto Crawley Road. The main entrance to the wood will be found after a couple of hundred metres on your right. Follow direction to the wood as above.
How we support our buyers
Membership of the small woodland owners’ group
£300 for a woodland course of your choice
One year's free membership of the royal forestry society
Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.
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 their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.
Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.
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.
Tucked way in the most tranquil of rural settings, a mature woodland of great appeal for peaceful retreat and undisturbed nature.
