Oak View Meadow £75,000 Freehold
- The Bog, Minsterley, Shropshire
- about 4 ½ acres
- The Welsh Marches
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Summertime flowers
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Blue Skies over the fertile land
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Summer growth and the north east boundary
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Boundary Posts in pink
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Gentle summer meadow
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Wide expanse of possible planting land
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Looking east
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Dandelions in the summer breeaze
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Views over the Stiperstones
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Freshly cut Parking area
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Description
Oak View Meadow is an open sunny meadow full of wildlife.
It is easily accessible along a solid track and there is a firm parking space for a vehicle. From this, all areas of the meadow are accessible.
The gently rolling meadow is well drained. This allows varied flowers to thrive, from the spring and summer flowers such as Germander Speedwell to Lady's-smock. In turn this supports a variety of insects, moths and butterflies.
Parking is at the upper part of the meadow next to the track. The field opens out and is bordered by neighbouring woodlands and meadow lands. It is truly a rural area.
This well drained meadow, with its wide views across to Corndon Hill, Mucklewick Hill and The Rowls, has a lot of potential for planting. It would be perfect for broadleaf with a mix of more commercial trees too. We would be happy to chat about what is possible here. The meadow could become a diverse natural woodland with private areas for family enjoyment - there is a lot of scope to create here.
Trees
There is huge potential for future planting here.
We would be happy to chat about what is possible; it is also a lovely space as it is.
Wildlife
Open hedged rather than fenced fields allow wildlife free reign throughout this area. Muntjac, badger, moles, voles, rabbits and much more call this area home.
Features
The meadow is mostly flat, with a gentle slope to the western boundary. The views from the field of the countryside around are superb and there's ample space to park, camp, plant and breathe.
Access, tracks and footpaths
There are no public footpaths through the meadow land. It is a blank canvas at present, that could be developed into a more environmentally diverse area
Rights and covenants
As is the case for all our meadows, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the meadow.
Activities
This meadow is in the heart of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape area. It is a wonderful place to walk, cycle, birdwatch, photograph amongst many other things, at any time of the year.
Nearest activity is found at The Bog Visitor Centre where you can find out about the history of mining in the area.
Within walking or driving distance is the Stiperstones, a spectacular quartzite ridge which was one of Britain's main sources of lead during the 1870s.
Also worth visiting is Roundton National Nature Reserve.
Local area and history
Stiperstones: See the Ordovician ‘Stiperstones Quartzite’, which is a wild and distinctive landscape rich with geology of national significance.
The whole area is steeped in history and accessible through various walks including The Shropshire Way
Bishop’s Castle (11 miles, 20 minutes away) is an unspoiled working town dating from the Medieval period. Built on a very steep hill, it is surrounded by a spectacular Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the border with Wales, midway between Ludlow and Shrewsbury.
Mining has always been an important part of the history of Shropshire and that history includes remains of mines at Ritton Castle and its environs.
Wood maps
Meadow map
Boundaries
The south-western boundary is marked with stakes. The main access track forms the south-eastern boundary. All other boundaries are fenced. All boundaries are marked with pink paint.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 137
- Grid ref: SO 349 980
- Nearest post code: SY5 0NG
- GPS coordinates: 52.5742, -2.96451
Location map
Directions
Nearest postcode takes you to The Bog farm, but stay on the road towards The Bog Visitor Centre. When coming from the north, Stiperstones/Shelve, keep going along to the end of the straight road (a quarter of a mile past Bog Farm) and the centre is on the side of the road to your right.
Follow the track (a little rough, but alright for an ordinary car) down the side of the visitors centre for approx 300 metres, past a turn to the left, and continue to follow the small WOODLANDS FOR SALE arrow signs for another 200m or so. Here you will find a gate on the left hand side with a WOODLANDS ACCESS sign.
Coordinates for this gate:
- Lat/Long: 52.576428,-2.9611775
- what3words: ///acre.splat.impeached
Through this locked gate (get in touch for vehicle access), follow the signs for 100m till you get to a right turn, turn right and then after approximately 100m there is a gate with a parking bay.
From this gate the sign for Oak View Meadow is visible at the top of the rise approximately 50m away on the right hand side of the track.
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.
Oak View Meadow is a rolling open meadowland in the gorgeous quiet Shropshire countryside. Sunny, well drained and full of potential, this pasture land is full of insect life and flowers.
