Woodlands.co.uk

SOLD: Bobs Wood £75,000 Freehold

  • Cawston, Aylsham , Norfolk
  • about 3 ¾ acres
  • East Anglia

Description

Upon arriving at the woodland the tranquility of the environment is at once apparent to the visitor. Follow the tracks from the cleared parking area by the entrance into the inviting interior. Here you will enter another world of forest creatures and woodland flora beneath a natural canopy of mature trees.

Roe deer are a common sight here. Sometimes referred to as the fairies of the wood these delicate deer are browsers and nibble on choice stems as they drift undisturbed through the woodland. Muntjac deer are also present emitting a dog like bark when disturbed as they scamper off with their tail held high into the nearest cover. Bobs Wood is an ideal place in which to escape; this is a peaceful place to spend a night camping or to simply have family time away from all the hustle and bustle of modern day life where childhood pursuits of woodland dens and insect hunting can be indulged.

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

Trees

Good hazel coppice stools are found along with tall poplars. The understorey of laurel, holly and rhododendron provide all year cover and privacy. In the southern section of the woodland a number of mature pines tower over the other trees. A stand of sweet chestnut provides plenty of food to roast over a winters fire.

Wildlife

The rural setting of Bobs Wood provides a home to a variety of wildlife that forages across surrounding open fields and shelters in the privacy of the wood during the daylight hours. Red Deer are seen across Norfolk. These are the largest wild animals in the United kingdom and the Norfolk Red Deer genetically become the heaviest.

Otters are known to inhabit the larger area of woodland that surrounds Bobs Wood. If you are lucky you may see one on his way to a nearby lake using the seasonal stream.

Muntjac deer can often be seen at dawn and dusk.

Features

A woodland that is packed with a wonderful variety of trees and shrubs all flanking a seasonal stream. These riparian areas are vital for wildlife.

Access, tracks and footpaths

The woodland is accessed from the highway via a good stoned farm track. From the main gate the track is a solid hard covered track to Bobs Wood. There are no public footpaths through the wood ensuring privacy.

Activities

A perfect wood to camp in, quiet and surrounded by other areas of private woodland, what could be better than roasting your own sweet chestnuts over a fire.

With fuel prices soaring collecting firewood can be a fun way to save money.

Local area and history

Bobs wood is named after the young boy who is thought to have watched the last recorded duel fought in Norfolk which happened close to the wood. Oliver Le Neve who was a Norfolk squire and landowning sportsman who lived most of his life at Witchingham Hall Norfolk,, fought in 1698 a mortal duel with Henry Hobart of Blickling Hall. It was reported that the affections of a lady were involved.

Bobs Wood forms part of a much larger area of woodland extending to over 130 acres called Warren House Wood. The landscape forms part of a gently undulating predominantly arable agricultural area characterised by large fields with small settlements and large areas of woodland. Whilst none of the woodland is designated as ancient woodland the Ordinance survey records of 1814 show this area had been afforested by that time.

The Marriott's Way runs just north of the woodland between Norwich and Aylsham, Norfolk, England. Its total length is 24.6 miles (39.5 km). It has a mixture of surfaces; tarmac, compacted gravel, and earth and can be used on foot cycle or horseback. This gives the new owner travelling from Norwich or Aylsham a green and tranquil way of visiting their woodland.

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. 238
  • Grid ref: TG 160 254
  • Nearest post code: NR11 6UN
  • GPS coordinates: 52.7834, 1.20265

Location map

Directions

  • Just south of Aylsham from the A140 head west on the B1145 (Cawston Road) towards Cawston.
  • After 1 mile you pass Woodgate Nursery.
  • After another mile you will see a sign for Mermaid River pools and Warren House.
  • A wood will be on your right.
  • At the end of the wood turn sharp right onto a farm track.
  • Proceed along the farm track for 450 metres.
  • A double metal gate will be in front of you. Park to the wood side of the track ensuring you do not block the track.
  • Carefully climb over the hinged end of the gate. Or climb over the bank and follow the stone track in front of you.
  • Follow the stoned track to the cross roads 100 metres from the gate.
  • Turn right at the cross roads and head east passed three tracks on your left, after about 200 metres you will come to the wood entrance on your right.
  • Satnav/GPS note: the postcode NR11 6UN is for the point shown by the red dot on the location map.

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.

An untouched woodland with seasonal stream offering an ideal escape from modern life.

Managed by Matt Marples

Telephone: 07979 755 118

Email: [email protected]