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Description

Twopence Wood lies near the centre of a larger gated broadleaf woodland amidst the Northumberland countryside. The traditional market town of Morpeth with its wide range of facilities is three miles to the northeast. The A1 is ten minutes away giving easy access from north and south.

The woodland - and access to it - overlies part of the former Tranwell Airfield. Known as RAF Morpeth in WW2, it housed the No. 4 Air Gunnery School, with trainees flying to nearby Druridge Bay to practice live fire. Nature has convincingly reclaimed the area in the intervening years and apart from the taxiway which gives excellent access to the wood, little is now evident of its former use.

Twopence Wood is dominated by elegant silver birch stems punctuated with a few oak trees. There are also a few shrubs including hawthorn and holly. The woodland floor is a mix of soft grasses, fern, bracken and mosses along with patches of blackberry and the occasional honeysuckle. In the autumn there is an abundant display of seasonal fungi.

The wood is served by a newly constructed substantial stone track capable of supporting timber extraction, but also readily accessible to 2WD vehicles. This leads to two lay-bys for in-wood parking on the west and southeast sides of the property.

On our visit kestrels, buzzards, and tawny owls were all present along with a variety of woodland songsters and a flock of long-tailed tits. Roe deer, foxes and badgers all take refuge in Twopence and the adjacent woodland.

Twopence Wood benefits from excellent access, easy terrain and privacy. Enjoy it all at your leisure!

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If It Were Mine

I’d tube and halo-thin around any emerging oak saplings I find to give them light and space to grow. I’d also thin the birch in about 5 years’ time to provide a healthy supply of logs.

A few bird and bat boxes would be put up and some feeders if I lived near enough to keep them topped up.

BBQs on a summer’s eve would be a regular feature.

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

• From Morpeth head southwest in the B6524.
• Pass under the A1 dual carriageway, then after 1.2 miles take the second turn to the left signed for Ponteland, Kirkley and Shilvington.
• After 0.7 mile you will see the main woodland entrance to your right (A on the plan) – a substantial metal gate and railings.
• Park clear of the gate and continue on foot (sorry we do not provide keys for viewings).
• Walk round the right side of the railings then follow the arc of the broad concrete track ahead of you for 300 metres until you see a stone track to your left (B).
• Walk up the stone track for about 130 metres until you see a track off to your left (C). Twopence is on your left after this point.

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Boundaries

• The west boundary (CD) is the east side of the track.
• The northwest boundary (DE) is indicated blue-topped posts.
• The northeast boundary (EF) is indicated by red-toped posts.
• The southeast boundary (CF) is the southeast side of the track.

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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 ABCD.
• A right of access is reserved to others over the track CF.
• A maintenance clause covers all shared rights of way with liability according to use.
• There are no public rights of way in the wood.

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Fencing Liabilities

There are no known fencing obligations.

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Other Liabilities

An overage (clawback) agreement exists until 2047 whereby 50% of the increase in the value of the land attributable to securing certain types of planning permission is payable to a previous owner.

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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)

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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.