Chute Wood - SOLD, East Sussex - 6.5 acres, £85,000

Chute Wood is accessed along a quiet country lane not far from Bexhill and is mainly comprised of chestnut coppice. From the ride stopentrance into the wood an internal private track leading west allows you to walk easily into the wood. In the flat area to the south of this trackyou will find mostly chestnut coppice with an estimated 5 – 8 years regrowth. Further coppicing, both now and in the future, would be ofbenefit to the woodland, and would provide the owner with a continuous supply of fuel for a wood burning boiler, or alternatively very rot-freestakes and fence rails and posts. Amongst the chestnut coppice there is a clearing and a seat where you can take a moment to sit and enjoythe tranquillity of this peaceful and very private wood. This area could also provide a suitable space for some family camping.

To the north of the internal track the wood slopes downward where you will find more chestnut coppice, as well as some more maturechestnut, aspen, mature oak, birch, holly and occasional rhododendron. It is suggested that the rhododendron in the understory could becleared to allow more light to the forest floor to encourage wild flowers to grow – grants may be available to assist with this. The section offenced boundary on the west side includes some magnificent ancient hornbeams. There is a small section of pond on the northern area ofChute Wood (the larger part of the pond lies beyond the boundary in the neighbour’s land). Ducks have chosen to nest here, and buzzards havealso been spotted circling over Chute Wood.

From the main entrance gates a good all weather stoned track, suitable for most family vehicles, leads along the east boundary of the wood tothe ride stop – where an owner can drive into his wood (weather permitting). Chute Wood is a part of Park Wood and has no public access orpublic footpaths.

Natural England designate Chute Wood as part of an Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland (ASNW) which means they are woods that havedeveloped naturally and have been in existence since 1600AD.

Chute Wood is a part of Park Wood, for which we have two useful studies by professionals. The Management Plan has been written by aqualified and experienced forestry professional to indicate a way in which Park Wood as a whole might be managed. but only you can know

what you want to achieve and what your resources are. The Management Plan is not mandatory, but it is full of good advice, and a lot ofbackground information which will certainly be interesting and useful We are fortunate to also have a report from our Professional AdviserProf. Julian Evans, author of “Getting Started in a Wood of your Own”.

Chute Wood is within easy reach of the sea, being only about 3 ½ miles to the beaches at Bexhill. Amongst the many attractions in Bexhill isthe De la Warr Pavilion a recently renovated art-deco building, and well worth a visit.

The owner of Chute Wood will have vehicle rights of way along the tracks on the map marked in green.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands andmeadows.

Price: £85,000 FreeholdLocation: near Bexhill, East SussexSize: 6.5 acres for sale

Local manager

Ruth and James Feltham07812 165081ruthandjames@woodlands.co.uk

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Location

OS Landranger: OS No 199Grid ref: TQ 735 110Nearest post code: TN39 5JB

Directions

Please note, for satellite navigation, use the post code TN39 5JB. This will take you to within approx. ½ mile of Chute Wood as shown by thered dot on the maps. Coordinates to the main entrance gates are: N50.871714, E0.465871. To find the wood follow the instructions below.

Either

From Ninfield go south along the A269 towards Bexhill.

After about 2 ½ miles you will reach Sidley.

Turn left into Watermill lane signposted to Crowhurst.

Go along Watermill Lane for about 1 mile and just after you pass Cobbs Hill Farm Caravan and Camping site on your left, there is a farmtrack on the right to Buckholt Farm.

Or

Going south through Catsfield, at the White Hart Pub, turn left into Church Rd.

After about 1mile, turn right at Henley’s Down, signposted to Sidley & Bexhill, into Watermill Lane.

Go about 1mile and turn left at the top of the hill into a private farm track to Buckholt Farm.

Then

Go down this track slowly, and after 120 meters you will reach a ‘Woodlands for sale sign’ on locked double metal gates, on the left. (Parkhere but please leave one gate clear).

NB - This track is to a working farm with wide farm equipment regularly using it - please do not block this track at any time.

Walk around this gate and you will see some mauve marks on the left-hand side of the track. This is the start of Chute Wood. A further 80meters along the stoned track and you will arrive at the ride stop entrance.

Boundaries:

The boundaries of the wood are indicated with RED markings.

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 phoneour manager on his or her 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 exercisecommon sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.

All woodlands are sold at a fixed price, and include free membership of the Small Woodland Owners Group and the Royal Forestry Society, aswell as £300 towards paying for a course (or courses) to help with managing and enjoying your woodland.

These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland InvestmentManagement Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.