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Description

A delightful mix of broadleaves, Hide Wood sits within an Ancient Woodland known as Great Farley. This tranquil wood is set in the gentle hills of rural Worcestershire but is only a short drive to the M5 and slightly further afield, Birmingham.

Access is through a secure gated entrance and along a hard stone surface track that gently descends into the woodland. A softer track runs along the eastern edge and there are a number of areas where a car can be pulled off the track to allow parking within the woodland boundary. Access should be suitable for 2WD year-round.

Set on a broadly flat aspect, Hide Wood is composed of primarily young silver birch, oak, rowan and  holly with mature oak and sweet chestnut on the edges (some of the sweet chestnut were coppiced long ago and are now presented as large stools). Under the canopy of the trees you will find bracken and open areas with wild grasses and bluebells in the spring.

Hide Wood is the perfect place for those looking for a quiet and secluded retreat for amenity and leisure purposes but that could also provide a steady supply of high quality firewood or a lovely conservation project for an aspiring forester (or both!). The trees would welcome a thin to favour the best form and there could be scope to introduce other species to increase the mix.

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If It Were Mine

I would look to thin the birch, favouring either the trees of good form or the other species (rowan, oak, sweet chestnut etc). In some of the more open areas, I would consider thinning a wider area and plant up some more trees, which could be either the same species as already here or introduce some others that would grow well, such as cherry, wild service tree or hazel.

Please remember some management operations require approval and/or a licence.

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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 download a copy of 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

• From Halesowen, take the B4551 heading south to Romsley.
• Turn right onto Farley Lane, approximately 300 metres after passing through Romsley.
• After a further 500 metres stay on Farley Lane through the left bend and in 200 metres the woodland entrance is signposted on the right.
• The woodland entrance is set back from the road. The locked steel gate has a woods4sale sign on it (point X on the plan).
• Park safely without blocking access. I’m sorry but we do not give out keys for viewing.
• Climb over the gate and walk following the hard surfaced track 350 metres to the junction (Y).
• Continue straight down the hill for 250 metres to the junction (A).
• The wood starts here on the left and continues on the left along to B.

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Boundaries

• The south boundary is indicated by yellow paint on boundary trees and wooden posts.
• The northeast boundary is indicated by pink paint on boundary trees and wooden posts set back from the outside edge of the track.
• The north boundary is the inside edge of the track and is indicated by green paint on boundary trees and wooden posts.
• The west boundary is indicated by orange paint on boundary trees and wooden posts.

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Sporting Rights

The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale. They are not let.

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Mineral Rights

The mineral rights are owned and included in the sale except as reserved by statute.

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Rights Of Way

• There are no public rights of way in the wood.
• There is a right of way at all times and for all purposes over the route XYAB.
• A right of way is reserved over AC for the benefit of the woodland beyond.
• A maintenance clause covers all shared rights of way with maintenance according to use.

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Fencing Liabilities

There are no known fencing liabilities.

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Restrictive Covenants

There are some restrictive covenants to protect the woodland and the environment. Please click on the button below to view these.

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How To Buy

Offers are being invited in excess of the guide price stated above. Interested parties should contact our office to discuss making an offer.

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Maps & Plans

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Note

Plans, areas and particulars are for reference only. We cannot guarantee their accuracy and they do not form a part of any contract. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of the land.

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