The increasing urgency of the climate crisis is turning many people’s attention towards the actions that they could take to have a positive impact on the environment, both in terms of carbon sequestration and biodiversity. Individuals, families, groups of friends and businesses are increasingly choosing to acquire parcels of land with potential for woodland creation to make their own contribution to the collective effort. Luna Meadow presents as an ideal such meadow, being both totally private and of a size which shouldn’t daunt a buyer new to the rural land market. It is ripe with potential for diversification and would also provide a private amenity space where one could spend time and be close to nature.

The meadow has excellent access, with the entrance lying just beyond the main gate from the public highway. From here, the meadow takes a rectangular shape stretching out to the north towards the valley in the distance. The land is largely flat in nature but does have a gentle incline towards the valley, with the hill dropping off more sharply beyond Luna Meadow’s boundaries. This gradient creates a spectacular vista, with far reaching views to be enjoyed for 180 degrees across the rolling hills of Devon’s Ruby Country. With only the tweets of the birds to be heard, and the verdant pastures and woodland to be seen ahead, the meadow epitomises the classical rural English scene.

Walking away from the entrance down the meadow, one will see a collection of trees (both broadleaved and coniferous) in the north west corner of the meadow where a woodland copse stands. As one draws closer, entering through the rushes and shrubs, a glistening pond reveals itself in the middle of the trees. The pond is fed by a small stream which runs close to the western boundary and provides a natural collection point for the water. The pond provides both important opportunities for wildlife and a source of natural water. Whilst willow can be found in close proximity, as one moves away a collection of pine trees stand proudly to the west of the pond, with a mixture of native broadleaves beyond to the north and west.

This wooded enclave provides a balance to the open land in terms of biodiversity whilst also acting as a source of seeds for natural regeneration of the meadow – a process by which seeds naturally disperse (perhaps with the help of some kindly local animals and birds) to the open land before taking root. This rewilding approach could be used in conjunction with active tree planting, for which a number of financial grants are available to help with (and often completely cover) the costs of planting.

An access track embraces the land to the south and the east (the edge of the track forms the meadow's boundaries) meaning excellent vehicular access can be gained throughout the extent of these boundaries. A generous pad of hardstanding can be found in the south west corner where a vehicle can be parked.

Luna Meadow has had an agricultural use in recent years having been cut for hay and silage. Buyers may wish to leave a small section of the land open (unplanted), which is of great benefit to insects such as butterflies and bees, whilst also having the benefit of leaving space for camping or playing games. With the right nurturing, wildflowers could be encouraged.

The land would make a great fit for anyone keen on a small and manageable parcel of land which has excellent potential for woodland creation and high amenity appeal, which is only increased with the woodland copse and pond.

Luna Meadow could be purchased in conjunction with the adjoing parcel of land, Oldfield Meadow.

The purchasers of the meadow will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.