Young birch, willow and alder are thriving within Sydham Wood, along with some planted hornbeam. An historic bank along the eastern boundary is lined with mature oak, alder and hazel trees. Gorse (Ulex europaeus), or "furze" as it is known locally, appears throughout the woodland, its yellow flowers releasing a distinctive coconut-like fragrance.

There is an abundance of wildflowers throughout the woodland in spring and summer, including a carpet of bugle that thrives within the sun-drenched open glades. This, in turn, attracts butterflies such as the speckled wood.

The woodland is surrounded by other woodland and farmland, making it an excellent habitat for foxes, badgers and deer. Otters have also been known to use the stream as a route to nearby larger watercourses.

Songbirds, along with owls and bats, frequent the woodland throughout the year.

A stoned track leads to the woodland, providing excellent access. Tree-lined hedge banks, with a mix of mature broadleaved trees, offer shade and valuable wildlife habitat.

Along the western edge is a small spring, which could be cleared of vegetation to create an attractive feature.

Access is via a country lane just east of the village of Chawleigh, through a gate onto a shared access track. A stoned forestry track then leads all the way to the entrance of the woodland.

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.

There are plenty of hidden clearings within the woodland that are perfect for family camping and can also be enjoyed as part of an immersive ‘forest bathing’ experience.

The woodland also includes access to approximately 70 metres of private riverbank along the Little River Dart, giving the owner the opportunity to enjoy the impressive flow of this picturesque river, as well as the chance to fish.

Sydham Wood is located in an area steeped in forestry history, with the first woodland established by the Forestry Commission situated just a short drive to the south.

The Forestry Commission was established after the World War I to replenish the nation's timber resources after many woodlands had been felled to provide materials for the war effort. There is a well-known tale about one of the first major meetings of the Forestry Commission in London, where Lord Clinton and Lord Fraser, both owners of large estates and founding commissioners, decided to hold a competition to plant the first new Commission forest.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Lord Clinton arrived in Devon first, at Eggesford Railway Station near Chawleigh, and swiftly organised his estate staff to plant Douglas fir trees in part of Eggesford Forest. This new woodland was planted by 8 December 1919 and is now known as Flashdown Wood, which is open to the public. The story goes that Lord Clinton sent a telegram announcing his achievement to Lord Fraser, who received it as he stepped off the train after a long journey to Scotland.

Eggesford Railway Station lies on the Tarka Line, one of the most picturesque railway routes in England, running between Exeter and Barnstaple. The station is only a short journey from the woodland.

The north coast of Devon is within a 50-minute drive of the woodland and offers a wealth of opportunities for exploration, including walks along the South West Coast Path and visits to renowned surfing beaches such as Croyde, Westward Ho! and Saunton Sands.