Jobble Wood is a mixture of tree species reflecting its history as an ancient wood pasture. The woodland is dominated by well spaced knarled old oak trees with some birch trees in-between. The infill is mainly holly which has covered a lot of the open space and can be thinned out evenly over the woodland by up to 30% under the current thinning license. This will create pockets of space for other trees to grow or for some planting of other native trees to add biodiversity.

The central part of the woodland is wet woodland habitat and is a mix of willow, birch and some hazel trees.

Spend some time within Jobble Wood and not only will you become absorbed by the peace and quiet of the location but also by the sights and sound of nature. A family of roe deer frequent the woods and you can often glimpse their buff white tails as they skip through the trees. Badgers and foxes also inhabit the local area seen by signs such as footprints.

Woodpeckers hammer at the standing dead wood which harbours the bugs and grubs that they feed on whilst a variety of other smaller birds such as coal tits, robins, long-tailed tits and great tits, to name a few, fill the woodland with their songs.

There are areas of bluebells within Jobble Wood and the wet woodland habitat has a plethora of species suited to this habitat.

Along the western and northern boundaries is an historic hedge bank which is shown on the 1890's OS map. A spring fed stream runs inside this bank and there are a number of other springs that arise and spread within the woodland.

Access to the woodland is via a locked gate from a quiet country lane, with full vehicular rights of entry granted to the purchaser, ensuring both privacy and security.

A stone track leads up to the higher part of the woodland, where there is a space for turning and parking. From this point there is a shared pedestrian access to the woodland. From the car park the buyer can enjoy access to a footpath connecting into a wider network of scenic countryside walks, enabling the owner to explore the surrounding landscape of East Devon directly from Jobble Wood.

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.

Jobble Wood is perfectly suited to those either looking for a tranquil retreat or for some active woodland management.

Within the lower, northern part of the woodland the clearing with a bench provides a space for occasional family camping, bushcraft and forest bathing. Forest bathing is form of relaxation, being calm within the woodland environment and observing nature while breathing deeply and Jobble Wood is an ideal setting for this.

Active woodland management could include: the thinning of the younger holly trees to open up the lower canopy allowing more light to penetrate the forest floor, management of veteran trees or construction of a boardwalk to allow access to part of the wet woodland areas.

Set in the heart of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Jobble Wood is surrounded by rolling farmland, wooded hillsides, and charming villages. The landscape is quintessentially West Country — peaceful, green, and rich in wildlife.

Just a short drive away, the seaside town of Seaton looks out across Lyme Bay, framed by striking red and white cliffs. Seaton's mile-long shingle beach and working harbour make it a great spot to explore.
The picturesque coastal village of Beer and the riverside village of Axmouth are also close by, each offering their own unique charm.

Human settlement here stretches back over 4,000 years, long before the Romans arrived. The area once hosted Iron Age forts, including sites at Seaton Down, Hawkesdown Hill, Blackbury Camp and Berry Camp.

Just above the wood lies Ox Hill, said to commemorate a community ox roast held here in 1829. The location is also believed to be the site of the medieval Chapel of St. Calixtus, as suggested by the 19th-century Tithe Map of Colyton. Here the East Devon Way footpath continues along 'Jobbles Lane' - The word 'Jobble' meaning to splash or hit water or to perform small jobs or tasks without consistency.

Although Jobble Wood is a peaceful haven it is also within a 15 minute walk of the quaint small town of Colyton. Colyton boasts a Norman church, a variety of small shops, pubs and cafes and is part of the Seaton Tramway.

Particulars and plans were prepared by our local manager, Stuart Brooking.