Haventhorpe Wood £55,000 Freehold
- Monk Hesleden, Near Hartlepool, County Durham
- over 3 ½ acres
- Northern England
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Filtered summer sunlight
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Beeches in spring
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Scented bluebells
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The ride-stop entrance
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Mixed mature trees
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Native ferns
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Rustic bench, view over the ridge
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Rustic bench view into the tall beeches
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Beautiful beech trees
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Honeysuckle climbs into the canopy
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Scots pine amongst the beeches
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View down the south facing slope
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The track leading to the wood
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Wild currants
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Spring colours
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A coppiced hazel
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Primroses on a bank
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Spurge laurel, Daphne laureoloa
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View into the north-eastern hollow
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Flowers on a wych elm tree
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Fresh spring greens
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Wild raspberry
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Spring ferns
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Intense bluebells
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The bench in spring, looking over the plateau
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Description
Rich in wildlife with a range of different woodland habitat types, Haventhorpe Wood is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts.
Set upon a small magnesian limestone ridge, the ride-stop entrance is located at the southern boundary. From here, there is a south facing bank, filled with mature beech, oak, sycamore and Scots pine trees. With patches of dog’s mercury, wild currant, ferns and blackberry.
Upon reaching the plateau, a more open route runs along the ridge of the bank and there are patches of bluebell, wild raspberry and bracken. A number of coppiced understorey trees such as hazel, elder, wych elm, hawthorn and rowan give a sense of enclosure, when in leaf and several tall birch trees. On this ridgeline, a rustic bench is situated for views both down the steep bank to Hesleden Dene as well as across the wider wood.
In the north-eastern corner, the land drops away to a hollow, with springs in wetter seasons. There are quite a few spruce trees as well as Scots pine and broadleaved trees on this bank. Here lots of deadwood habitat and the terrain make a really secluded spot for wildlife with primroses ferns and wild garlic on the more shaded banks. This area is best accessed from the lowest point of the ridge, in the north-eastern corner of the wood.
Trees
Beech, oak, sycamore, Scots pine, spruce, hazel, hawthorn, rowan, wych elm, elder and birch.
Wildlife
Set in sheltered Nesbitt Dene, a long wildlife corridor, Fairthorpe Wood is a haven for birdlife, with plenty of feeding opportunities, and nest sites, many species can be observed from buzzards overhead, sparrowhawks using the undulating landscape to hunt, tawny owls, woodcock and other game birds to small birds such as tits, robins and wrens.
Deer are frequent visitors too with roe deer using game trails through the wood. Brown hares are also present.
Features
- A level plateau with south and north facing banks
- A rustic bench
- Mature mixed trees
- Bluebells and ferns
- Lots of wildlife
Access, tracks and footpaths
The wood is accessed along a good stone farm track, running from Bellows Burn Lane. After the first gate, drive on for about 1km to the second wood gate. A stone track leads all the way to the ride-stop entrance to the wood. Within the wood, the ground is reasonably clear allowing access on foot. The north facing bank is steeper ground.
Rights and covenants
Activities
The wood is ideal for conservation loving families and occasional camping and could offer a valuable source of home firewood logs.
Local area and history
The landscape around Hartlepool is part of the Durham Magnesian Limestone plateau, generally a lower-lying area than the western coal measures. The "denes" of Hartlepool and Durham are steep-sided, tree-covered valleys, or ravines, carved by streams flowing to the North Sea. These natural areas act as vital wildlife corridors, forming a series of characterful woodlands along the Durham Heritage Coast.
The nearby village of Sheraton is situated by Bellows Burn, and now bisected by the A19 road. In medieval times there was a more sizable settlement here, first recorded in 1050 AD under the name 'Scurafaton'. In the 19th century Sheraton was part of the Parish of Monkhesleton. The open field system and archaeological remains are a scheduled ancient monument.
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
The boundaries of Haventhorpe Wood are marked with mauve / purple paint. These markings are on post tops on all boundaries apart from the south eastern boundary which is formed by the stone access track. Here the markings are on trees and tat the ride-stop entrance.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 93
- Grid ref: NZ 462 367
- Nearest post code: TS27 4SB
- GPS coordinates: 54.7237, -1.2836
Location map
Directions
Just 8 miles from Hartlepool and 13 miles from Durham.
- Turn right onto Bellows Burn Lane, signed to Hulam and Nesbitt, 1 mile north of the A179 Hartlepool exit.
- After 1-mile bare left and continue on Bellows Burn Lane.
- After 1/3 of a mile arrive at farm track on the right. Do not continue straight on to Nesbitt Hall.
- Follow the farm track with hedge to the left down hill to the shared wood gate where there is a Woodlands for sale sign. There is space to park here without blocking the gate, then access is on foot following the track.
For vehicle access through the first gate contact Liz Watson on 07985 548481 for gate combination. Please keep the gate locked at all times.
- Follow the track for a little over half a mile until it bends sharp left and then park to the right or left of the track in the spaces provided.
- Climb the gate into the wood.
- Continue straight on past the stone track on your left.
- The entrance to Haventhorpe Wood is on the left approximately 220m from the gate.
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 mature and varied woodland, with bluebells, ferns and wild garlic.
