SOLD: Holy Well Wood £49,000 Freehold
- Landkey, Near Barnstaple, Devon
- about 2 ⅓ acres
- Devon
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bench
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Colourful spindle fruits and seed
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4x4 track down to the woodland
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Sun-soaked path through the trees
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Shared parking area with the woodland each side
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Impressive greenery
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Shaded glade near the southern edge
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Main car park just inside the main entrance
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Clearing near the centre
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Early woodland flowers
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Entrance
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Looking north at the larch trees
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Older oak tree on a hedge bank
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A good mix of tree species
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Signs of badger activity
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Track along the northern boundary
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Conifer trees
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A pleasant setting
Description
Holy Well Wood is part of an area of woodland known as Hangmans Hill due to its prominent position.
Planted around 20 years ago, the southerly aspect has enabled the trees to become well established as a woodland. There are a variety of tree species suited as a long term firewood supply. Areas of hazel provide a sustainable resource of materials for green woodworking projects or bean poles for the garden.
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.
Trees
Upon the lower slopes of Holy Well Wood grow an assortment of native broadleaved trees with well spaced oak, ash, hazel and spindle amoungst them. Spindle trees (Euonymus europaeus) are a wonderful native tree that burst into colour in autumn with a display of bright pink fruits with orange seeds. Spindle trees can live for over 100 years.
Within the upper areas of the woodland there is an area of larch which provide a source of timber for small scale forestry projects. Larch trees are also a popular food source with birds such the siskin who feast on the seeds.
Wildlife
As well as finches that include the siskin, the diverse habitat range of trees within Holy Well Wood allows blackbirds to nest, owls to roost in the mature oaks and woodpeckers to 'drum' for food on the boughs of the older trees.
The peaceful location enables foxes and badgers to forage undisturbed for food and the occasional deer to pass through.
Enjoying the sunny aspect of the lower part of the woodland are butterflies such at the brimstone.
Features
Running west to east within the central part of the woodland are the remnants of an old earth bank which is hundreds of years old. Upon this bank are a line of mature oak trees, a wonderful feature both for the owner and for local wildlife.
Access, tracks and footpaths
Access to the woodland is via a quiet country lane that leads to the entrance gate.
Once inside there is a stoned forestry track suited for 4x4 use that leads all the way to a shared parking area near the entrance to Holy Well Wood. For everyday vehicles there is a good sized area to park just inside the main access gate to the site.
There are no public footpaths through the wood.
Rights and covenants
The sporting rights are in hand and included in the sale.
Activities
Holy Well Wood is a very manageable and diverse woodland that is perfectly suited for first time woodland ownership and enjoyment with family and friends. Weekend camping trips, den building or more immersive well-being activities such as forest bathing.
Local area and history
The woodland is just west of the village of Swimbridge. This former manor of Devon is located 4 miles south-east of Barnstaple.
A short drive away is the historic Castle Hill Estate, owned by the Fortescue family since 1684. Here you can explore the gardens within the grade 1 listed parkland and enjoy tea and cake in the tea rooms.
This part of Devon is a fascinating place to explore the best of the north Devon coast with beautiful surfing beaches at Croyde and Woolacombe within easy reach.
Particulars and plans were prepared by our local manager, Stuart Brooking.
Wood maps
This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.
Find this wood
This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 180
- Grid ref: SS 599 296
- Nearest post code: EX32 0QJ
- GPS coordinates: 51.0491, -3.99976
Location map
Directions
- From Exeter follow the A377 north until you nearly reach Bishops Tawton, where at Codden Hill Cross you need to take a sharp right turn signposted towards Cobbaton and Chittlehampton.
- If you are joining the A377 from the north at Barnstaple then follow the A377 south through the village of Bishops Tawton and upon leaving the village take the left turn towards Cobbaton and Chittlehampton.
- Follow this road for about 1 mile until the crossroads by a white cottage on your left, where you turn off left, following the sign towards Hannaford.
- Stay on this road for about half a mile until you come to Hearson Cross, turn left signposted towards Bableigh, Hannaford & Venn.
-Continue on this road for about 500 metres, following the signs to Bableigh, Venn & Landkey and you will see the entrance gate to the woodland on your right with a 'woodlands for sale' sign.
- Park in the gateway leaving your telephone number in the window in case someone needs to access the woodland and climb carefully over the gate or fence.
- Follow the track in front of you, and take the first right hand track just before the main track goes up the hill.
- Follow this track down the hill and all of the way until the end shared parking and turning area where you will see the entrance to Holy Well Wood on your left indicated by a 'Holy Well Wood' name sign.
- Please note the access track is suitable for 4x4 use all year round and there is a shared parking area inside the main entrance gate on the right which can be used by other vehicles.
- Satnav/GPS note: the postcode EX32 0QJ is for the point shown by the red dot on the location maps number 2.
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.
A diverse woodland with a pleasant south-facing aspect, located in a quiet valley within easy reach of the north Devon coastline.
