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Rowley Copse, Esh, Co Durham. 2.56 acres of mixed maturing woodland in the Deerness Valley for £25,000 (freehold) [#A981]


Summary

Pine and mixed hardwoods nestled between a pond and open fields, with car access just 4 miles west of Durham.


County

County Durham


Size

2.56 acres.


Brochure

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Price

£25,000 (freehold)


Locators

OS Landranger map: Sheet 88.

National Grid Ref:

Access point A: NZ 206 427.

Woodland gate C: NZ 202 434.

Centre of wood: NZ 198 433.

Nearest postcode: DH7 9QD.

This postcode will take you to the local area but may not take you to the woodland. You will need to use the location plan and directions as well.


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Description

Rowley Copse lies on very gently sloping ground with a warm southern aspect near the end of a well-found track in a private gated woodland. The historic city of Durham is just 4 miles to the east and the A1 is 15 minutes away giving easy access from north and south.

Rowley Copse occupies a most attractive location with open views north over farmland and an outlook south over a woodland pond. This in conjunction with the well thinned stands makes it an open and inviting property.

The entre wood is under mid-rotation Scots pine. The western fringe is pure conifer but elsewhere there is an appealing mix of hardwood species sprinkled through, including birch, rowan and sycamore plus the occasional willow, alder and ash. Towards the northern edge the hardwoods begin to dominate above grassy glades which support swathes of bluebells in spring. Elsewhere the woodland floor is populated with a light scattering of saplings and shrubs, above a variety of woodland flowers, grasses, ferns and bramble.

Rowley Copse benefits from a recently upgraded 2WD access track which connects to a generous area of hard standing – ideal for parking or timber processing. The track has been well proven in previous harvesting operations which, in conjunction with the internal racks in the wood, will facilitate future thinning operations.

Lying a good distance from the public road makes Rowley Copse a tranquil spot – something also appreciated by the wildlife with whom you would share the wood. Roe deer regularly forage in the glades and there is a broad array of other wildlife both avian and terrestrial. We noted badgers, buzzards, owls and bats on our visits, not to mention a healthy range of songsters.

Woodland enthusiasts will find plenty to keep themselves occupied in this attractive wood whether it be managing the growing stands of timber, enjoying the wildlife or quiet relaxation.


If It Were Mine

I’d maintain a light thinning regime in the pine, favouring hardwoods where possible. After putting aside the chainsaw, the grassy glades on the north edge offer an inviting locus for relaxation and perhaps some weekend camping.


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.


Directions & Access

  • Head west from Durham on the A690.
  • After about a mile turn right at the roundabout onto the B6302 signed for Ushaw Moor.
  • Continue on this road (passing through Ushaw Moor on the way) for exactly 3 miles until you come to a minor crossroads (signed for Broadgate Farm to the left).
  • Continue on the B6302 for just under half a mile more, to a bus stop on your right, adjacent to a farm track (A on the plan). The farm track is also marked as a public footpath.
  • Please park here safely, without causing any obstruction to the farm track entrance.
  • Please note that viewing access is on foot only from the public road. There is strictly no vehicular access or parking on the farm track or at the farm buildings, both of which are separately owned.
  • Walk 550 metres up to the farm (B) and continue on the public footpath through two steel barriers and then a further 200 metres to the woodland entrance (C) on your left (a third steel barrier).
  • Walk down the main woodland track for about 450 metres until you see a pond on your left side (D).
  • Rowley Copse is now on your right.

Please note we do not give out keys for viewing. Purchasers will be given keys for vehicular access on completion of purchase.


Boundaries

  • The north boundary (FG) is the field edge fence.
  • The east boundary (DG) is a woodland rack marked by red-topped posts.
  • The south boundary (DE) is the north side of the hard track.
  • The west boundary (EF) is marked by red-topped posts.

Sporting Rights

The sporting rights are included. They are not let.


Mineral Rights

The mineral rights are reserved to a previous owner.


Rights Of Way

  • There is a right of access for all purposes to the property over the track ABCDE.
  • Maintenance of all shared tracks is according to use.
  • There are no public rights of way within the wood.

Fencing Liabilities

There are no known fencing obligations.


Third Party Rights

An overage provision exists until 6th September 2020 whereby 50% of the increase of the value of the land attributable to securing planning permission for any change of use will be payable to the Coal Authority.


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

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 sale 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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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.


Woods4Sale Interest

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

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