Elmton Wood £105,000 Freehold
- Teffont Magna, Salisbury, Wiltshire
- nearly 5 ½ acres
- Central England
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Dappled sunlight pierces through the canopy
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Mature broadleaf woodland
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Rhododendron offering a flash of colour next to the main entrance where a vehicle can be parked
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The wood is a mix of standards and coppice
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A private and tranquil spot
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A clearing in the woods, ideal for pitching a tent
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The path out of the woods into the open meadow
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Spectacular views from the open land to the west of the parcel
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New trees could be planted to extend the existing woodland
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Making your way back into the woods...
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Animal trails
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A diverse habitat
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Mossy trunk
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The combination of woodland and open land is a sough after mix. Here is the ride between the main woodland and the naturally regenerated copse.
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Access track leading from the main access gate
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RIde stop and name plate at entrance
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Secondary access point on to the open land from a second access track, to the north west of the parcel.
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For sale sign next to the main gate
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Main double entrance gates from the public highway
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Main gates at the beginning of the access track
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Secondary access gate
Description
Elmton Wood is nestled in a peaceful and secluded location between the villages of Dinton and Teffont Magna, within the charming landscape of the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This serene woodland offers a combination of natural beauty and tranquillity, making it an ideal retreat for nature enthusiasts and those looking to connect with the outdoors.
The woodland, surrounded by rolling Wiltshire countryside, is a mix of mature broadleaf trees, coppice and pockets of vibrant rhododendron, which bring a splash of colour to the woodland throughout the year. Elmton Wood can be accessed from two different sides via separate gates, providing flexibility and ease of entry for vehicles and woodland activities. One access terminates on the open section to the west and the other into the woodland to the south.
There is potential for tree planting thanks to the open land to the west of the parcel, allowing the new owner to extend the existing woodland and enhance its biodiversity. The woodland already provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife, and with careful stewardship, there is an opportunity to encourage greater ecological diversity. The natural regeneration of the land could be supported by proactive tree planting, blending with the established mature trees. Equally, the open land could be managed to encourage wildflowers which is ideal for butterflies and pollinators. In the south west area of the site a copse of naturally regenerated trees is seperated from the main woodland by an open ride.
Elmton Wood offers the environment for camping, hobby forestry, bush craft and other outdoor pursuits. Its secluded nature allows for peaceful retreats or family camping, while the woodland itself is an ideal setting for learning and practicing woodland crafts.
The surrounding area, with the nearby villages of Dinton and Teffont Magna just a short drive away, is steeped in history and character. The wider Cranborne Chase AONB provides extensive opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the countryside. Local amenities are available in Salisbury.
Elmton Wood’s combination of secluded woodland, vibrant flora and rich wildlife, together with the potential for woodland expansion, makes it a rare opportunity for those looking to create a lasting family legacy. Whether you're interested in conservation, outdoor activities, or simply owning a piece of Wiltshire's landscape, this woodland holds significant potential.
The purchasers of the meadow will be asked to enter into a covenantFeatures
- Private and secluded location
- Two points of vehicular access
- Varied and mature mix of species
- Section of open land with excellent views with potential for tree planting
Access, tracks and footpaths
The land has two points of vehicular access, one from the access track which comes from the north west and the other from the access track which comes from the north east, both marked on the wood map. Each access has a pad of hardstanding suitable for parking a vehicle. There are no public footpaths on the land.
Rights and covenants
The land comes with freehold title and there are no public rights of way across the land. Sporting rights are in hand.
Local area and history
The land is located a short distance from the ancient scheduled monument, Wick Ball Camp, which is an Iron Age hillfort with a single rampart on its northern and western sides. The name ‘Wick’ typically indicates a vicus, which is a Latin term for a settlement outside the walls of a Roman fort. The term ‘ball’ often signifies a boundary and is a shortened form of ‘bailiwick’. Another related expression is ‘beyond the pail’, meaning outside the pail or bail (in this case, ‘ball’).
The nearest village, Teffont Magna, enjoys a spring fed stream which winds its way through the village, which rises from the ground just north of the village and is kown as ‘The Teff’ or 'Teffont Brook'. Teffont Church was was a chapel-of-ease of the neighbouring village of Dinton until 1922.
Wood maps
Meadow map
Boundaries
Boundary posts are marked with red paint.
Eastern: stakes through woodland
Southern: fence / stakes
Western: stakes across open land
Northern: stakes
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 184
- Grid ref: ST 999 320
- Nearest post code: SP3 5HH
- GPS coordinates: 51.0884, -2.00102
Location map
Directions
Elmton Wood is accessed via a stoned track from the public highway between the villages of Teffont Magna and Dinton in Wiltshire. Salisbury is around a 20 minute drive away to the east.
Main Access
Click here for Google Maps directions. Enter your own postcode, (the location coordinates are already entered), and click on the "Directions" box. This will take you to the roadside gate where the main track begins, where you can park. The gates are marked by a “Woodlands” sign on the road and blue signs on the gate reading “Fontwyke Park”. Thereafter please follow the green route on the “wood map”.
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Satnav: the postcode SP3 5HH is the nearest to meadow, but please note will take you closer to the village of Dinton. Please see the “wood maps” image which shows this.
Coordinates for satnav are: 51.08942, -1.992118 for the metal gates at the start of the access track.
Secondary Access
Click here for Google Maps directions for the field gate which leads to the secondary access point, which terminates in the open meadow section of the land. The access point is at the end of this access track on the left hand side.
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Coordinates for satnav are: 51.089949, -2.000299for the metal gates at the start of the access track.
Directions:
When heading west on the A303, turn off at the sign post showing “Teffont Magna & Chilmark”. Head south along Cow Drove, taking the first left hand turn available to you. Continue to follow south and this road will take you all the way into the village of Teffont Magna. Turn left when you reach St Edward’s Church where a red post box is immediately opposite you set into a stone wall. Continue along this road for just over 1.5km, passing a “Tree Planting Land” sign on your way, until you see a “Woodlands” sign on your right-hand side. The main double entrance gates are just beyond this on the right hand side, labelled Fontwyke Park.
How we support our buyers
Membership of the small woodland owners’ group
£300 for a woodland course of your choice
One year's free membership of the royal forestry society
Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.
Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.
Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.
These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.
Charming mature broadleaf woodland in the Cranborne Chase AONB with an adjoining section of open meadow, which could be planted with trees to extend the existing woodland.
