SOLD: Arun Wood £85,000 Freehold
- Tortington, Arundel, West Sussex
- about 3¼ acres
- South East England
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The yew with its spreading branches
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looking out from under the yew
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the stream
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oak and Scots pine, hazel in foreground
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entrance gate by the stream
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the stream
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summer
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frontage to the track
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sunlight
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outward views
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sign on Tortington Lane
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butchers broom
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the gnarled yew
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oak
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Scots pine
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brambles
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boundary posts
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views over the fields
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the stream disappears and goes under the field coming out in the lane
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the bench, the hazel and the pine
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entrance gate
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bluebells
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hazel, oak and pine
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a wood edge oak
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bluebells
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the track
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Description
Light floods into the woodland from the open south side, where there are views over the neighbouring farmland. An ancient yew spreads its branches, forming a wonderfully secluded special place with a clear floor which is perfect as a retreat base. The Scots pines are reaching maturity and some specimens could be retained, and the oak which was planted at the same time is also now ready for more space and light.
Trees
Scots pine spread throughout were planted as a nurse crop with the oak, in the next few years gradual thinning of the pine would give the oak more space. Hazel is the understorey, and it too would like more light for their catkins and fruit.
Wildlife
The whole forested area at Tortington is designated as a LWS (local wildlife site) and the description (citation) and map can be seen by clicking HERE LWS. This describes some of the nature found in Arun Wood which is classified as ancient and semi-natural woodland. Many of the woodland flowers typical of ancient woodland are found here, especially the exceptional bluebells. This area is also part of the South Downs National Park, designated because of its special landscape and wildlife quality.
The rather intriguing plant, butchers broom is present. Click on the link for info.
Features
A rustic bench hidden away inside the woodland is a perfect resting place from the labours of collecting firewood or just wandering around in the wood getting to know it. The stream, running fast enough to generate that sound of strickling water, responds to the wet weather ebbing and flowing.
Access, tracks and footpaths
Access from Tortington Lane, a public highway, is along a hard woodland track where there is a right of way at all times for all purposes. Maintenance is according to use made.
Rights and covenants
The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.
Parish is Tortington, in Arun District Council in the county of West Sussex.
Activities
The open area under the spreading branches of the ancient yew would be a perfect place for a canopy, the branches being plenty strong enough to take the modest weight.
Local area and history
Nearby is the site of the medieval Augustinian priory and its associated church with an ancient chancel arch and doorway showing remarkable carvings with "grotesque, boggle-eyed monsters", rare beakhead figures and chevron ornamentation. Ellis de Cheyney acquired the Tortington manor in 1295 - it having been a 'gift' by William the Conqueror to Earl Roger de Montgomery. Subsequently passing through several families, the lands, farms and priory ruins were taken over in the late 1800s by the Duke of Norfolk for his Arundel Estate.
A Historic England report outlines evidence of a Roman road running through Tortington Woods – this report is available here (see page 68-71).
Maps
Click here for a link to NLS Lidar maps
CLICK HERE for better quality maps to print out.
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. 197
- Grid ref: TQ 000 062
- Nearest post code: BN18 0UX
- GPS coordinates: 50.8468, -0.580044
Location map
Directions
Arun Wood is just 2 miles west of Arundel and 10 miles east of Chichester in Tortington Lane off the A27.
1. Click here for Bing Maps Directions enter your own postcode, (the coordinates for the main entrance gate is already entered) and click on the "Directions" box then "To Here" add your postcode or town then "GO". This will take you to the metal gate, please park to one side, there is a suitable area off the road.
2. For Satnav: the nearest postcode is BN18 0UX as shown by the red dot on the maps.
Coordinates for your Satnav are N50.847554, W0.578077
3. Locate the A27 Chichester to Arundel road.
- From Arundel travel up the long hill
- and at the top look out for the left turn, signed Tortington, between two houses and opposite the White Swan Inn
- turn down here and almost immediately take the left fork where there is a 'for sale' sign on the tree ahead
- continue down Tortington Lane
- pass the collection of houses on your left then
- take the right fork
- pass the 'for sale' sign set up on the tree
- Arun Wood is on the right down a hard track behind a metal gate, this track is also a public footpath
- please do not park in the gateway
- pass to one side of the gate and walk down the track, Arun Wood is on the left identified by the blue markings. There is a metal gate with a for sale sign at its entrance.
From Chichester take the right turn a little way after the dual carriageway ends by the White Swan Inn.
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.
Bluebells are one of the great pleasures we can enjoy in woodlands, and here there is an abundance: almost all of this lovely wood is graced by the brightest of blues.
