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SOLD: Mazzard Wood £109,000 Freehold

  • Landkey, Near Barnstaple, Devon
  • nearly 6 acres
  • Devon

Description

Mazzard Wood enjoys fine views of local hills, valleys and surrounding farmland from its prominent position. Added to this it has the advantage of a sheltered south facing aspect.

Accessed year round with a 4x4 and with an alternative parking place for everyday vehicles, the woodland offers a unique mosaic of woodland features such as old banks and a spring along with different stages of woodland development and tree species.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant

Trees

Mazzard Wood is a mixed woodland with a good sized established wooded area at the south eastern and areas of planted broadleaved and conifer trees. The mature part of Mazzard Wood is a stunning mature native woodland with towering oaks, ash and beech trees with an understory of trees such as hazel.

Planted around 20 years ago, the native broadleaved trees have thrived in the south facing moist valley whilst further up in the woodland is a fast growing area of conifer with larch and douglas fir trees. There are also small copses of hazel providing a good source of hazel poles for making walking sticks, pea sticks or hazel hurdles.

At the entrance there is a beautiful spindle tree which bursts into pink and orange colour in autumn thanks to its popcorn type seeds.

Other planted tree species include ash and a number of wild cherry, which very locally have a rare variety called the 'Mazzard'. This unique tree originates from this very area and there would be scope to enhance areas of the woodland with some planting of this special tree.

Old boundary banks along the east and south are home to some magnificant mature broadleaved trees such as beech and oak.

Wildlife

The south facing aspect and moist air from the shade of the trees nearer the spring benefit numerous woodland dwelling wildlife. Slow worms bask in the open clearing near the entrance and frogs and toads travel up from the damper part of the woodland by the stream to warm up in the sunlight. Butterflies also skip through the grassy knolls.

Different aged woodland habitats and tree types and species provide a great nesting and feeding site for a variety of bird species such as long-tailed tits, siskins, woodpeckers and owls.

There are signs of deer, foxes and badgers all using the local area.

Features

Along the eastern edge of the woodland are pleasant vistas over the local Devonshire landscape.

Historic boundary banks can be found along the eastern and southern borders as well through the central section of the woodland. These features are lined with an impressive selection of mature trees.

Glistening in the sun through the mature broadleaved woodland is a small spring fed stream that provides a natural water supply.

Access, tracks and footpaths

Access to the woodland is via a quiet country lane that leads to the entrance gate.

Once inside there is a stoned forestry track suited for 4x4 use that leads all the way to a shared parking area near the entrance to Mazzard Wood. For everyday vehicles there is a good sized area to park just inside the main access gate to the site.

There are no public footpaths through the wood.

Rights and covenants

The sporting rights are in hand and included in the sale.

Activities

Wildife watching and enjoyment can constantly be enjoyed within the bounds of this thriving woodland environment.

Family camping and fun days out building dens, rope swings and sitting around camp fires are great for all ages!

If the purchaser is looking to engage with active woodland management then there are plentiful opportunities including coppicing hazel, installing bird and bat boxes, removal of tree guards and gradually thinning the conifer trees and creating useful timber and firewood.

Local area and history

The woodland is just west of the village of Swimbridge. This former manor of Devon is located 4 miles south-east of Barnstaple.

A short drive away is the historic Castle Hill Estate, owned by the Fortescue family since 1684. Here you can explore the gardens within the grade 1 listed parkland and enjoy tea and cake at the tea rooms.

This part of Devon is a fascinating place to explore the best of the north Devon coast with beautiful surfing beaches at Croyde and Woolacombe.

Particulars and plans were prepared by our local manager, Stuart Brooking.

Wood maps

This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.

Find this wood

This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.

Location

  • OS Landranger: OS No. 180
  • Grid ref: SS 600 296
  • Nearest post code: EX32 0QJ
  • GPS coordinates: 51.0491, -3.99804

Location map

Directions

- From Exeter follow the A377 north until you nearly reach Bishops Tawton, where at Codden Hill Cross you need to take a sharp right turn signposted towards Cobbaton and Chittlehampton.

- If you are joining the A377 from the north at Barnstaple then follow the A377 south through the village of Bishops Tawton and upon leaving the village take the left turn towards Cobbaton and Chittlehampton.

- Follow this road for about 1 mile until the crossroads by a white cottage on your left, where you turn off left, following the sign towards Hannaford.

- Stay on this road for about half a mile until you come to Hearson Cross, turn left signposted towards Bableigh, Hannaford & Venn.

-Continue on this road for about 500 metres, following the signs to Bableigh, Venn & Landkey and you will see the entrance gate to the woodland on your right with a 'woodlands for sale' sign.

- Park outside the gate and climb carefully over the gate or fence.

- Follow the track in front of you, and take the first right hand track just before the main track goes up hill.

- Follow this track down the hill and all of the way until the end shared parking and turning area where you will see the entrance to Mazzard Wood immediately in front of you indicated by a 'Mazzard Wood' name sign.

- Please note the access track is suitable for 4x4 use all year round and there is a shared parking area inside the main entrance gate on the right which can be used by other vehicles.

- Satnav/GPS note: the postcode EX32 0QJ is for the point shown by the red dot on the location maps number 2.

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.

Mazzard Wood is a natural established broadleaved woodland with a spring fed stream, complimented by younger planted woodland in a south facing position.

Managed by Stuart Brooking

Telephone: 07801 789215

Email: [email protected]