The land was planted with walnut trees and is of international importance. The trees are crop-producing with a harvest of nuts. Also a fenced area has been planted with Cobnuts to give a second crop.

To say that walnuts are a nutritious food is a bit of an understatement.

Walnuts provide healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals — and that’s just the beginning of how they may support your health. Walnuts have greater antioxidant activity than any other common nut.

This activity comes from vitamin E, melatonin, and plant compounds called polyphenols, which are found in particularly large amounts in the papery skin of walnuts.

A 2022 study in healthy adults over age 60 showed that eating a walnut-rich meal reduced the participants’ levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Cobnuts are a fresh hazelnut grown in Britain. They are harvested while the outer husk is still green and the nut is sweet and juicy, and it's sold between mid-August and October. The cobnut is very distinctive looking with a green husk over its shell. The nut itself is medium in size and oval in shape; it is mildly sweet with a nice crunch. A cobnut is used like any other nut—eaten as a snack, sprinkled on salads, and folded into baked goods.

This important woodland environment is protected by a Tree Preservation Order that protects Walnut 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. The ultimate aim is to preserve the continuity of the woodland. Both the Forestry Commission and the Local Authority are happy to give support and guidance on woodland management projects.

The mixed habitat of woodland next to open farmland and orchards has created a hospitable environment for wildlife, deer are regular visitors, along with foxes and hares. It is amazing how much wildlife uses the woodland as a sanctuary.

Set at the far end of a private track the orchard slopes down to the north with views across a neighbour's lake. The trees are well spaced giving plenty of room for future planting or establishing wild flowers. The footpath that runs along the northeastern boundary has been fenced in to ensure the orchard is private. The area of cobnuts has also been fenced in but this fencing could be removed as they are now well established.

Accessed via an excellent stone track which provides all year vehicle access directly from the highway. A footpath runs along the north and eastern boundary and is fenced in to stop trespass into the orchard.

As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.

Nut harvesting is the obvious activity. Walnuts and cobnuts are a fantastic crop and this orchard could be managed to maximise the potential harvest, or it could be just enjoyed as a quiet place to camp, picnic and enjoy the countryside away from the demands of modern-day life.

Boxted is a village in the Babergh district of Suffolk, England. Located around 8 miles (13 km) north of Sudbury, in 2005 it had a population of 120. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book, at which time it had a population of 25. The wood is named after the original name for Fenstead End which is a hamlet in the civil parish of Boxted, This part of the settlement appears in the Domesday Book as Finesteda.

This part of the parish is dominated by wonderful walnut orchards and unless you have a food allergy or intolerance to walnuts, nutrition experts advise including this stellar nut in your regular eating pattern. From recent research highlighting the role walnuts play in gut health to the long-standing reviews that show heart health, cognitive health and mood benefits, there are many positives to consuming this nut. If you're adjusting to the walnut taste, consider trying it with familiar favourites like these Classic Fudge Walnut Brownies or a simple side Blue Cheese and Walnut Green Beans.