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Trinity Wood - SOLD, West Sussex - 6 ¼ acres, £95,000
An extremely attractive ancient hornbeam woodland with a spillway leading to the River Ouse running though it, surrounded by woods and fields.
Trinity Wood is an incredibly special ancient wood located over a kilometre down a stoned track far away from the road. It is within a larger wood known as Wapsbourne Wood, an estate that has been wooded since medieval times, and perhaps for longer. The whole area is designated as Ancient Semi Natural Woodland by Natural England and is close to the border between West Sussex and East Sussex.
The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.
Trees
There is a wide range of broadleaf trees in Trinity Wood, mainly hornbeam, oak, birch and chestnut.
Features
A spillway runs through the north west corner of the wood (which rejoins the River Ouse to the north east of the boundary). On the far side is a small ‘island section’ only accessible across the river by the owner. Please be aware that the spillway can be very deep and flow extremely fast in wet periods. Wild garlic flourishes along the banks of the spillway and river during the spring. From the north side of the wood you can see across the meadow to where, in the distance, the occasional steam train passes on the Bluebell Railway. To the east of the wood ancient hornbeam are found along the field boundary.
Access, tracks and footpaths
The owner of Trinity Wood will have vehicle rights of way along the portion of the stoned track marked on the plan in green. Trinity Wood has its own entrance with ride stop, directly off the main stoned track.
Activities
The wood has minimal ground cover, apart from some small areas of bracken. A seat has been installed where an owner can sit and enjoy the tranquillity of this wonderful ancient woodland. Perfect for private family camping or for learning and practicing bushcraft this wood has lots to offer.
Local area and history
Owning a wood here would also provide a great base for exploring the area, particularly as access to the Sussex Ouse Valley Way walk is nearby. This is a walk of some 40 miles in total length, giving access to many areas of interest and natural beauty in Sussex. Just beyond the River Ouse is the Bluebell Railway terminus at Sheffield Park, with connections to East Grinstead and the mainline, and just beyond that is Sheffield Park Gardens.
Details
- Price: £95,000 Freehold
- Location: Scaynes Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
- Size: 6 ¼ acres for sale
- OS Landranger: OS No 198
- Grid ref: TQ 398 238
- Nearest post code: RH17 7NP
The River Ouse in the north west of Trinity Wood
Ancient hornbeam
Fern
A seat to sit and enjoy the tranquility
Oaks and hornbeam
A burr on a birch
Sunny area filled with ferns
Clear forest floor - perfect for private camping
Hornbeam
Regenerating chestnut
View across the fields to the east
The ride stop entrance to Trinity Wood
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Boundaries:
The boundaries of the wood are indicated with BLUE paint markings.
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Local manager
Ruth and James Feltham
07812 165081
ruthandjames@woodlands.co.uk
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Description
Trinity Wood is an incredibly special ancient wood located over a kilometre down a stoned track far away from the road. It is within a larger wood known as Wapsbourne Wood, an estate that has been wooded since medieval times, and perhaps for longer. The whole area is designated as Ancient Semi Natural Woodland by Natural England and is close to the border between West Sussex and East Sussex.
The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.
Trees
There is a wide range of broadleaf trees in Trinity Wood, mainly hornbeam, oak, birch and chestnut.
Features
A spillway runs through the north west corner of the wood (which rejoins the River Ouse to the north east of the boundary). On the far side is a small ‘island section’ only accessible across the river by the owner. Please be aware that the spillway can be very deep and flow extremely fast in wet periods. Wild garlic flourishes along the banks of the spillway and river during the spring. From the north side of the wood you can see across the meadow to where, in the distance, the occasional steam train passes on the Bluebell Railway. To the east of the wood ancient hornbeam are found along the field boundary.
Access, tracks and footpaths
The owner of Trinity Wood will have vehicle rights of way along the portion of the stoned track marked on the plan in green. Trinity Wood has its own entrance with ride stop, directly off the main stoned track.
Activities
The wood has minimal ground cover, apart from some small areas of bracken. A seat has been installed where an owner can sit and enjoy the tranquillity of this wonderful ancient woodland. Perfect for private family camping or for learning and practicing bushcraft this wood has lots to offer.
Local area and history
Owning a wood here would also provide a great base for exploring the area, particularly as access to the Sussex Ouse Valley Way walk is nearby. This is a walk of some 40 miles in total length, giving access to many areas of interest and natural beauty in Sussex. Just beyond the River Ouse is the Bluebell Railway terminus at Sheffield Park, with connections to East Grinstead and the mainline, and just beyond that is Sheffield Park Gardens.
How to find this woodland
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Location
OS Landranger: OS No 198
Grid ref: TQ 398 238
Nearest post code: RH17 7NP
Maps
- See our map of the area below.
- See our detailed map below.
- See Ordnance Survey map of the area from Bing maps
- See aerial photos of the area from Google maps
Directions
Directions:-
Please note, for satellite navigation, use the post code RH17 7NP. This will take you to within approx. 1 miles of Wapsbourne Wood as shown by the red dot on the map. Coordinates to the main entrance gate leading to Trinity Wood are: N51.001022, W-0.026132. To find the wood follow the instructions below.
- Going south on the A 22, take the A275 towards Lewes.
- At the village of Danehill, turn right into Freshfields Lane, signposted to Freshfields.
- Go about 3 miles until you go over a small bridge across the river, then go past the The Sloop Inn on your left.
- After about 120 meters from The Sloop Inn there is a private drive (this is also a public footpath) between the houses Bacon Wish and Field Cottage. (Please do not drive into or park on this driveway)
- After walking about 100 meters up the drive you will reach a locked wooden gate with a ‘Woodlands for Sale’ Sign on it.
- Walk around this gate and keep going straight ahead on a stoned track for about 1,200 meters and you will come to a timber stacking area.
- Walk to the far side of this area and you will see the Trinity Wood sign, together with a ‘Woodlands for Sale’ sign, and the ride stop vehicle entrance to Trinity Wood.
NB The owner of Trinity Wood will have a key and vehicle right of access along this route.
Boundaries:
The boundaries of the wood are indicated with BLUE paint markings.
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