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SOLD: Glandford Wood £59,000 Freehold

  • Broughton, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
  • about 4 acres
  • East Anglia

Description

Set in an an area of larger woodland, Glandford Wood offers much for the budding forester. Accessed by an excellent hard core track suitable for most family vehicles this woodland is in a perfect spot to camp or spend time away from everyday life.

It is a varied woodland with areas of planted tress which contrasts nicely with the natural regeneration that has taken place. The diverse habitat attracts a lot of wildlife.

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

Trees

A magnificent giant beech tree sits on the northern boundary. It spreads its limbs sideways whilst towering over the rest of the woodland. The woodland has a nice mix of trees, of particular note are the mature Corsican pines that have a good timber value.

The western side of the woodland is mostly mixed broadleaf and has a wonderful natural feeling to it. Both beech and sycamore trees create an open canopy allowing sunlight to cascade onto the woodland floor.

Wildlife

A recent woodcock survey found that the woodland holds woodcock as well as many other birds and mammals. Hares are seen crossing through the woodland looking for quiet places to rest. Roe deer, badgers and foxes are also frequent visitors. Above the canopy a buzzard was circling on our last visit slowly riding the thermals above the woodland.

Features

The wood is level and open in places allowing plenty of space to set up camp. The variations in tree age and species also mean the woodland has a very natural feel.

A path runs from the entrance to the northern boundary providing an easy route into the heart of the wood.

Access, tracks and footpaths

Glandford Wood has the benefit of an excellent stoned access track suitable for most family vehicles providing all year access to the woodland.

There are no public footpaths running through the wood.

Activities

A perfect family wood, good for camping and numerous outdoor activities. Great childhood adventures could take place within this woodland.

For those seeking a tranquil retreat it could be ideal for meditation. The simple experience of being calm and quiet amongst the trees, observing nature around you whilst breathing deeply. Perhaps the ultimate remedy to todays World madness.

Local area and history

The nearby town of Scunthorpe appears in the Domesday Book (1086) as Escumesthorpe, which is from the Old Norse Skumasþorp meaning "Skuma's homestead", a site which is believed to be in the town centre close to where the present-day Market Hill is located.

The woodland is located close to an outcrop of high-lime-content ironstone (~25% iron average) from a seam of the Lias Group strata which dates from the Early Jurassic period and runs north–south through Lincolnshire.

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. 336
  • Grid ref: SE 955 105
  • Nearest post code: DN20 0BQ
  • GPS coordinates: 53.5829, -0.557955

Location map

Directions

  • Aproaching from the east along the M180 take the exit at junction 4.

  • Head north on the A15 to the next roundabout and take the second exit north along the minor road, Ermine Street signposted to Broughton.

  • At the mini roundabout take the first exit left heading north on Appleby Lane(B1207).

  • After Just over one mile the wood entrance gate is on the right.

  • Park to one side of the Gate and carefully climb over the gate at the hinge end.

  • Follow the track for 200 metres and at the T junction turn left heading northwards.

  • After 200 metres the wood will be to your left.

  • Satnav/GPS note: the postcode DN20 0BQ is for the point shown by the red dot on the location map.
  • The main entrance What3words is puff.dispensed.await

    • Glandford Wood ride stop entrance What3words is narrowest.cabbies.browser

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.

A mature area of mixed woodland set on level ground with good access.

Managed by Matt Marples

Telephone: 07979 755 118

Email: [email protected]