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Description

Brockley Wood is a recently felled woodland, now stocked with planted pedunculate oak in groups of 10-20 stems in tree guards, with a significant amount of natural regeneration of mostly silver birch but also some holly, sycamore, ash and the occasional oak too. To the north and south is contiguous woodland, to the east and west are agricultural fields. Of note to the west, is the River Taw that can just about be seen from this woodland.

Access to and within the woodland is by a series of roads and tracks and should be accessible by most vehicles. Down by the western boundary is a narrow strip of land that is mostly clear from bracken, and would be a lovely place to pitch a tent if family camping trips feature in your plans.

The soils are quite fertile and flinty, indicated by the rich plant life growing throughout, mainly dominated by bracken, blackberry bushes, gorse and wild grasses. Where space can be found, wildflowers such as cowslip and primrose are in evidence. The woodland is regularly visited by both red and roe deer, foxes and a lovely mix of songbirds. Squirrels can also be seen scampering amongst the mature trees on the edges of the woodland and with the proximity of the agricultural fields and the bramble, rabbits are almost certainly going to be present.

A brook forms the boundary with the woodland to the south and flows year-round, although it does slow down and almost disappears in the warm summer months. It is sure to be used by the local wildlife and could be a nice feature if vegetation is cleared back from its edges.

This is a lovely quiet woodland with the opportunity at this early stage in its development to determine its future, be that small scale commercial forestry or amenity and recreation.  In the meantime, time can be spent in a lovely and quiet part of the Devon countryside.

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If It Were Mine

I would look to supplement the planting and natural regeneration with alternative tree species dependent on future requirements; for amenity I consider native broadleaves as these are likely to grow very well, focusing on trees that produce good firewood, such as cherry, sycamore or hazel. Otherwise, I might plant Douglas fir or cedar to provide some colour in the winter and diversity to the tree species.

Whilst deciding, I would thin some of the bracken and bramble to create paths and a clearing to pitch a tent and spend a few days camping in this quiet location in the summer.

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 The Rising Sun Hotel in the centre of Umberleigh village (on the A377), cross the bridge over the River Taw towards South Molton.
• Immediately after, turn right towards Warkleigh passing the post office on the left and over the level crossing shortly after.
• Continue along the single carriageway road flowing signposts to Warkleigh keeping the River Taw on your right and passing over a small stone bridge.
• After 2.2 miles you will arrive at a turning on the right signed for Park Farm and Cleeve Copse.
• Continue along this narrow road known as Park Lane passing white buildings and farm with a barn on the left just after.
• After 600 metres you will arrive at tall black steel residential gates ahead of you.
• Take the fork right down along the stone track (point W on the plan below) (please take care driving along this part of the track if driving a vehicle with lower ground clearance).
• Continue along the track crossing over the ford with the wooden footbridge on the left and passing a bamboo bush shortly after.
• After 160 metres the track turns 90 degrees left (point X), continue ahead along the track towards the conifer woodland.
• After 80 metres you will arrive at a locked wooden gate with our Woods4Sale sign attached (point A).
• Please park in a safe place taking care not to obstruct the track or any access.
• Climb over the gate (sorry we do not provide keys for viewings) and continue along the track and then out of the woodland into the recently planted wood.
• After 500 metres you will reach a set of green painted wooden posts, this is the start of the woodland on either side of the tracks (point B).

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Boundaries

• The northern boundary is indicated by green paint on occasional wooden posts and trees.
• The northwest boundary is the top of an earth bank with wooded scrubland beyond.
• The southern boundary is indicated by white paint on occasional wooden posts and trees.
• The eastern boundary is the top of an earth bank with fields beyond.

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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 granted at all times and for all purposes over the route XAB.
• A right of way is reserved over the routes BC for the benefit of the woodland beyond.
• There are no public rights of way within this 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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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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