Granvilles Copse £59,000 Freehold

Walton, Near Chesterfield, Derbyshire
about 2 ⅔ acres
Northern England

Path along the eastern boundary.
For sale sign next to the northern boundary line.
Horse chestnut leaves.
Ivy clad stems and tall Corsican pine.
Corsican pine and the odd larch.
A path through the wood.
Sun picking out oak leaves.
Some broad leaves and holly form the understory.
Light patches on the woodland floor.
White stemmed birch near the southern boundary.
Footpath at the southern boundary.
View to the south.
Nice straight larch trees.
Looking along the eastern boundary.

Description

Granvilles Copse is accessible by car along a good stone track, sound throughout the year, which leads to, and forms, all of the Eastern boundary of the wood.

Close to the Peak District National Park, Granvilles Wood is level with good foot access beneath tall, straight-grown trees. The wood was replanted in the 1960s but it is also an ancient woodland site, with lots of signs of the original native woodland that has been documented as growing at this location as far back as the 1600s. The conifers are reaching maturity and could yield some wood suitable for timber based projects or firewood.

There are a few tall birch and oak trees growing amongst the pines, making the woodland quite varied. Some coppiced oak and hazel form the under-storey, that together with younger birch, rowan and holly, provide winter food for woodland birds.

Pine needles cover the woodland floor and through this fragrant leaf litter, quite a few self-seeded holly bushes are emerging: ferns and bramble patches are providing low cover for small birds including wrens that dart in and out of the safety of this undergrowth. Standing dead-wood reveals the tell-tale marks of feeding woodpeckers and the forest floor is scattered with the gnawed remains of many a pine cone, clearly rich pickings for squirrels.

Trees

Corsican pine, Larch, Oak, Rowan, Holly, Horse Chestnut.

Wildlife

This rich patch of woodland with all its fruiting trees is a haven for birdlife; during spring and early summer, the whole area is alive with bird song.

Features

Mature confer PAWS woodland
Good access
View over neighbouring pasture land.

Access, tracks and footpaths

A solid stone track runs to the wood, along the eastern boundary. Within the wood are a number of foot tracks. A public footpath runs just outside the eastern boundary and also inside the southern boundary of the wood.

Rights and covenants

A public footpath runs along the southern and eastern edge of the wood.

The sporting rights are included in the sale.

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.

Activities

Great for wildlife observation, it would be valuable to add bird and bat boxes and perhaps put up trail cameras to see what visits. A home firewood supply and bushcraft activities, Granvilles Copse is a very versatile place that has lots to offer the new owner, whether passive or active.

Local area and history

The Peak District National Park was the first of the English National Parks, established in 1951 to protect its stunningly beautiful scenery for leisure and enjoyment. Laying at the southern tip of the Pennines, the name is derived from ‘peac’ meaning hill and the Park’s symbol is a millstone, made from gritstone that is over 300 million years old.

Wood maps

Wood map

Boundaries

The boundaries of Granvilles Copse are marked with mauve paint. These marks are on posts on the northern and western boundaries. A track forms the eastern boundary which is marked on trees. The southern edge is with the field and markings are on both fence posts and trees.

Find this wood

Location

OS Landranger: OS No. 119
Grid ref: SK 363 683
Nearest post code: S42 7LG
GPS coordinates: 53.2114, -1.45785

Location map

Directions

Just 2 miles from Chesterfield, 15 miles from Sheffield and 30 miles from Nottingham.

For Directions From Bing Maps click here, enter your own postcode, (entrance coordinates are already entered) and click on the blue "Get Directions" box. This will take you to the entrance.

From M1 junction 29 take the A617 signed to Chesterfield.
Follow the A617 dual carriage way for about 4 miles and at the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A61 signed to Derby and Matlock.
Continue on the A61, after passing the Tesco Express turn right at the traffic lights sign posted for Matlock (A632) and Buxton (A619).
Follow this road up the hill and at the roundabout take the second exit onto the A632 signed to Matlock.
Pass Walton Hospital on the left.
Continue up hill and at the traffic lights go straight on past the Texaco garage.
Follow the A632 Matlock road for about 1½ miles until you reach a ‘Woodlands for Sale’ sign on the left. Pull in here and park ensuring the gated access is left clear.
On foot now, climb the stile and follow the farm track for about 400 metres until the gate into Walton woods is reached.
Granvilles Copse is approximately 300 metres down the track Turn right at the cross roads and proceed up hill until finding the wood on the right.

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.

An ancient wood planted with pines, oak and birch, on level ground with good access. Close to Chesterfield and the Peak District.

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