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Description

Rake Wood is a mature oak, ash and sycamore woodland in a secluded section of a wider area known as Sprink Wood, set on the eastern part of the Derbyshire Dales. Carsington Water where the Kugel stone can be found, is a very short distance west and to the east is the market town of Matlock.

This woodland is full of a variety of flora and fauna. Deer tracks are found throughout the woodland, believed to belong to roe and muntjac.  Signs of grey squirrels and badgers confirm that they are active in the area. Wild grasses and bracken can be found throughout, while bluebells and wild garlic add a touch of colour in the spring months.

The topography of the woodland is mostly south easterly facing and undulating but with plenty of flat areas. The eastern boundary is the edge of the woodland with farmland beyond. Where sunlight breaks through the canopy, bracken is often quick to populate the ground, but with a bit of clearance this could be an ideal place to pitch a tent or erect a shelter.

Access is along a recently repaired stone track and should allow year-round access to the woodland in most vehicles. Rake presents a fantastic, secluded location, perfect for all sorts of woodland activities.

A Foresty Commission Felling Licence is in place, but the majority of the timber related to this licence has already been felled and therefore if any further extraction is planned, a new licence would be required, or felling carried out in line with the 5m³ per calendar quarter rule.

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If It Were Mine

This would be the perfect location for both honing my bushcraft skills and letting the kids run wild.

I would clear a track into the woodland and select a spot to set up a makeshift camp, perhaps along the boundary to the east – making the most of the beautiful views of the rolling Derbyshire hills.

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 suggest you download a copy of these particulars and take them with you to assist in identifying boundaries, features 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 west out of Wirksworth along the West End which turns into Hopton Lane.
• Drive along this road for approximately 1 mile.
• When you reach a junction, turn left on the B5036.
• Drive for 200 yards along this road and take the first left along Stainsbro Lane, signposted for Callow and Kirk Ireton.
• Drive for half a mile down this road until you see a Woods4Sale sign on the left-hand side (point A on the plan below).
• Please park in front of the gate but do not block it.
• Please climb the gate or walk around the fence to the right-hand side and continue down the stone track on foot.
• Walk down the stone track until you reach its end and you see a turning circle and a large oak tree in the middle, walk to the right of the oak tree and directly behind it is a line of white posts. The right of way and access to the woodland is between the oak tree and the first white post (point B).
• Please be aware that there is a long walk in to reach the woodland over reasonably rough ground. Unfortunately for safety and security reasons, we cannot allow vehicle access for viewing purposes.

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Boundaries

• The eastern and northern boundaries are made up of the fence line adjacent to the field.
• The western boundary is indicated by yellow paint on trees and posts
• The southern boundary is indicated by white paint on trees and 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 is a right of way at all times and for all purposes over the route AB.
• There are no public rights of way within the woodland.
• A maintenance clause covers all the shared rights of way with liability according to use.

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Fencing Liabilities

There are no known fencing liabilities.

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Tree Preservation Order

A tree preservation order exists but has not affected any felling activities in the past.

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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

This woodland is being sold on a fixed price basis. We require the following information in writing before we mark a woodland as sold and take it off the market (please ensure you have funds in place before doing this):

• The name and price of the woodland
• Confirmation you have viewed the woodland
• Full name (including middle names), address, phone number and date of birth of all legal purchasers
• Please confirm how you will be funding the purchase and that you have cleared funds available
• The full contact details of your instructed solicitor (including name of company, contact name, email address, telephone number and full address)

Please click on the button below for more information.

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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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Woods4Sale Interest

Woods4Sale Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.