Maiden Wood £75,000 Freehold
- Higher Kingcombe, Dorset
- about 3 ⅔ acres
- Central England
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Springtime in the woods
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A woodland ride to the entrance
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Maiden Wood
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Lush summer growth
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A giant oak
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Fragile ground flora
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Looking through the understorey
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Neighbouring open fields
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Mixed broadleaf tree types
Description
A giant oak stands sentry at the entrance to Maiden Wood and draws the visitor into this peaceful natural environment. There is so much here for family and friends to enjoy and plenty to keep the woodland wildlife enthusiast gainfully occupied: from collection of fallen boughs of wind blown oak for the burner to the clearing of sections of bramble to promote the regeneration of native woodland flora.
The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenantTrees
The sturdy trunks of mature oak and birch in Maiden Wood are ideal for bat and bird boxes as a haven for woodland species facing the threat of habitat loss along with the regeneration of neglected coppice. Preserving areas of dense thicket in the wood will also protect the nesting habitat for the retiring nightingale and redstart and provide all the satisfaction and enjoyment that comes from enhancing an area of classic English broadleaf woodland for future generations..
Numerous animal tracks meander across the forest floor between enormous oak and beech along with smaller species such as holly, hazel and ash.
Wildlife
The emergence from winter to the fresh greenery of spring is always a fascinating time in the woods. The woodland floor comes alive from the seemingly endless dullness of winter and the enthusiast can identify numerous woodland plants as they emerge; the Golden Wood Millet from the green shoots of spring matures into a lush shower of golden foliage, ferns unfurl from the damp shady hollows and bluebells thrive in the sunny clearings.
Access, tracks and footpaths
This is a very secluded location set amidst surrounding private woodland, within the celebrated Dorset landscape close to Wildlife Trust owned Kingcombe nature reserve. A footpath runs within the woodland close to the southern boundary.
Rights and covenants
This important woodland is protected by a Tree Preservation Order that protects Maiden Wood and the surrounding Woodland from inappropriate forestry practice. This does not preclude the process of normal woodland management but simply requires that all proposals are approved in advance by the local authority and there is plenty of help and advice available when planning how best to look after this unique environment.
Local area and history
The nearby village of Maiden Newton is a convenient place for refreshments. Originally known merely as Newetone in Domesday Book, from the Olde English for new farm (niwe tun), it subsequently acquired the prefix Maydene, indicating that it may have belonged to a nunnery. The village is located amongst the dramatic rolling countryside which inspired Hardy's Wessex novels including 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles,' in which it is referred to as Chalknewton. It is here that Tess cuts off her eyebrows to avoid unwanted male attention.
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
Indicative blue boundary markings run through the wood to the east and west on posts and trees and along the access track to the north and the old bank to open fields to the south.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 194
- Grid ref: ST 553 002
- Nearest post code: DT2 0QD
- GPS coordinates: 50.8002, -2.6345
Location map
Directions
From Dorchester 10 miles to the south or Crewkerne 10 miles to the north follow the A356 until sign posted to Higher Kingcombe on the western side of the road.
From here the lane leads a few hundred metres until a sharp right hand bend at which point the entrance to the wood is set back 20 metres or so on the left hand side.
From a car parking area near this entrance you can proceed on foot straight up the woodland track beyond the locked access gate then turn right after 150 metres and follow the track for a further 200 metres. At this point follow the track as it bends sharply to the left and proceed for 100 metres and you will see the blue markings and name sign for Maiden Wood on your right.
Please refer to the plans to assist you with finding your way.
Sat Nav / GPS note: The post code DT2 0QD is for the point shown on the location map by the red dot.
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.
Set deep within the rolling landscape of rural Dorset, Maiden Wood is a nature lovers delight.
