Within the woodland tall oak trees dominate the canopy, well spaced at around 10 to 15 metres apart, complimented by a good variety of other mature tree species that include birch, willow, alder and holly.

An understorey of hazel coppice points to a traditional 'coppice with standards' historical management system. This is where well spaced 'standard' trees, often oak, are under planted with hazel. The hazel can be coppiced every few years to give straight poles for produce hurdles, bean poles and hedging stakes along with firewood or material for charcoal making while the standard trees grow to maturity for use as timber for construction.

The open meadow area provides habitat for mammals such as voles, these could be encouraged by allowing the meadow to become a rougher mixed grassland. In turn this provides a good habitat for barn owls and buzzards and creatures further up the food chain.

Woodland dwelling mammals such as badgers, foxes frequent this peaceful place and it has been known for otters to follow the stream along the western boundary on the way to large local rivers.

Red deer are found in and around the woodland on occasion and are an exciting wildlife experience to see moving mysteriously well hidden through the trees despite their size!

For those who enjoy the sight and songs of smaller wild birds then Oak Grove Wood provides a fantastic range of bird species including long-tailed tits, great tits, blue tits, robins, owls and jays.

Along the western boundary of the woodland is a good sized stream, an ideal water source should the new owner wish to do any tree planting in the meadow.

Tree lined hedge banks surround the woodland forming a clear boundary and wildlife corridor for birds, bats and small mammals.

There is a good sized parking or timber stacking area just behind the access gate, which is private to Oak Grove Wood.

Access to the woodland is across the meadow, suitable for vehicles during the drier months of the year.

Oak Grove Wood is private and there are no public rights of way within the meadow or woodland.

Woodlands.co.uk are also pleased to help pay for new owners to attend a woodland related course of their choosing to pursue their woodland interests.

This can help with the ongoing enjoyment of the woodland & meadow by providing the skills to carry out coppicing or to make and install wildlife boxes for birds and bats as just a couple of examples.

In this rural heartland of Devon are numerous farms and small villages and hamlets that hark back to a simpler historical existence in this beautiful countryside. The local village of Broadwoodkelly is one such charming place, originally one of the estates of Lord John Thynne, Sub- Dean of Westminster Abbey.

All Hallows Church is located within the village and mostly dates back to the 15th century, though parts of the church are 200 years older, and it boasts an impressive stained glass window in the north wall with ancient blue and yellow glass.

Nearby Winkleigh is a village steeped in history with remains of 12th century castles and an old airfield that played an important role in the Second World War. It was also named the best place in England & Wales to raise children in a report done in 2011!