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Description

This attractive broadleaf plantation is set 25 minutes’ drive to the northwest of the seaside resort of Eastbourne, East Sussex. The woodland forms part of a larger tree planting scheme, which was established on fertile agricultural land around 15 to 20 years ago in the picturesque rural parish of Arlington.

The property is accessed by an unsurfaced track, which continues as a network of soft rides within the woodland. Along the north and south boundaries of the wood mature oaks provide pleasant shaded areas, with views overlooking agricultural fields. There is a spectacular ancient oak and hornbeam woodland to the west of Beaton’s Grove, which has a stunning display of bluebells in spring. This provides an indication of how this young wood may look in the future.

Around two thirds of the woodland is oak, there is also hornbeam, field maple, hazel, willow, lime, damson and others. Part of the wood is ash, which is showing possible signs of ash dieback. However, overall the trees have established very well and the current owners have carried out some light thinning and pruning, resulting in a good quality stand of English oak and mixed broadleaf.

A particular feature of the wood is the number of useful open rides that run along the boundaries and centrally bisect the property. These will be particularly useful for future management of the wood, and also make a great habitat for insects. A number of butterflies such as the red admiral, small tortoiseshell and small white can be seen as well as wild bees and moths.

There are also a few nesting birds in the wood and the close proximity to ancient woodland further enriches the biodiversity.

The great location and peaceful surroundings make this a wonderful amenity woodland with lots of potential. Already a moderate sustainable source of woodfuel is available through further thinning or coppicing. Beaton’s Grove is in a fantastic location for a family nature camping trip with lots of recreational activities available in the region.

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If It Were Mine

I would maintain the rides and continue with light thinning in parts. The ash showing signs of dieback could be felled and replanted with another broadleaf species. Beaton’s Grove represents a good investment as the young woodland steadily progresses to a mature stand of fine oak with excellent accessibility.

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To View This Woodland

You are welcome to view this woodland at any time during daylight hours. We do ask that you print these particulars and take them with you, mainly so you can correctly identify the boundaries and access points.

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Residential Planning Permission

You are extremely unlikely to get residential planning permission for this woodland.

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Directions & Access

Head from Lewes to Eastbourne on the A27 (Lewes Road) for 7 miles, at which point you will pass a pub called the Barley Mow on the right and a service station on the left.

Continue for 1 ½ miles along a straight section of road until you arrive at a roundabout.

Take the first exit signposted Upper Dicker and Berwick Station. After 1 mile take the right turn at the crossroads, signposted Polegate.

Continue for a mile passing a turn to the left and crossing a blue metal bridge, bear left at the junction.

After ½ mile you will come to the Yew Tree pub. Continue ahead passing the pub on your right.

In ½ mile take the left turn (Tye Hill Road) with a dead-end sign. Pass a redbrick house on your right and after 350 metres you will pass a gate and see another gate on the right.

Park here being careful not to obstruct the road or access. Enter the gate and continue along the track and through another gate.

You will see our Woods4Sale sign on the right. Continue along the track for 330 metres passing another sign to your right.

You will come to wooden posts with blue paint and Beaton’s Grove is ahead.

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Boundaries

The northern boundary is marked by a metal fence between the field and the woodland.

The eastern boundary is the centre of the overhead powerline.

The southern boundary is marked by a metal fence and earth bund between the woodland and the field.

The western boundary is marked by a plain wire fence.

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Sporting Rights

The sporting rights are included and not let.

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Mineral Rights

The mineral rights are included except where reserved by statue.

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Rights Of Way

A right of way is granted for all purposes and at all times from the roadside to the woodland boundary marked ABCD on the plan.

There are no public rights of way within the woodland.

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Fencing Liabilities

There are no fencing liabilities.

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How To Buy

A visit to the woodland is essential before you confirm that you wish to buy it. We reserve the right to refuse to sell any woodland to purchasers who have not been to see it first.

This property is being sold on a Fixed Price basis. Once you have decided that you want to buy a woodland, you need to confirm this with us as soon as possible. Our policy is not to negotiate on price. The advertised price is the sales price. However, once you have written to us confirming that you want to buy a woodland, we will take the woodland off the market and we will not accept any other offer.

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Maps & Plans

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Note

Plans, areas and particulars are for reference only. They have been carefully checked by us but we cannot guarantee their accuracy and they do not form a part of any contract. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves, and we will give as much help as possible with all information we have available.

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