Northland Wood - SOLD, East Riding of Yorkshire - Nearly 5 ¼ acres, £59,000

Northland Wood is approached via a good stone track that runs along its north-eastern boundary; a ride-stop entrance with convenient stoned-up parking space is located at the northernmost point.

From the track and ride-stop it is apparent that this upper section of the wood is made up of large pines and straight grown oak of a trulyimpressive size. In the deep shade and dappled light of this mature woodland, the ground flora is a mix of ferns, blackberry, bluebells, hazeland a little rhododendron adding a vibrant splash of colour when in flower.

A clear path leads off left from the ridestop and takes the visitor on a meandering route beneath the majestic trees, close to a seasonal pooland then alongside an ancient drainage dike where grasses and ferns grow. The path leads on beyond a screen of evergreen rhododendron andemerges into a picturesque clearing and sunlight: a rustic bench sits beneath the oaks here. This would be an ideal place for a campfire withfriends, to cook upon, or to sit and quietly observe the resident wildlife, including woodpeckers and goldcrests

A circular path, following deer tracks leads off from this spot and scrapes, or deer beds, can be found amongst the leaf litter.

From near the bench, the second part of the wood can be easily accessed. In complete contrast to the other parts of the wood, this is more likea wooded heath with young planted native trees, such as cherry and oak in protective tubes, as well as some self-set birch saplings. Theyoung trees are thriving in the bountiful sunlight and there is a great opportunity for the new owner to shape the future character of this wood.Foxgloves, tussocks of grasses, rose and bluebells flower freely.

The south-western boundary of the wood is formed by a grassy track, along which a permissive footpath is routed. Within this southern sectionof the wood, a seasonal watercourse, bordered by established hedgerow trees, runs out of the wood towards Northland Ings on the low-lyingground to the south, next to the River Derwent.

The wood is named after Northland Ings, lying just to the north of the village of Sutton-Upon-Derwent. The first written record of the Suttonarea appears to be of the River Derwent which was recorded by Bede in the 8th Century. He notes the DERUUENTIONIS FLUVII which is fromthe Celtic meaning “river where Oak trees grow abundantly”.

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: £59,000 FreeholdLocation: Sutton-Upon-Derwent, near York, East Riding of YorkshireSize: Nearly 5 ¼ acres for sale

Local manager

Liz Watson07985 548481 or 0113 2863701liz@woodlands.co.uk

How to find this woodland

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Location

OS Landranger: OS No 105Grid ref: SE 709 485Nearest post code: YO41 4BY

Directions

Just 12 miles from York, 33 miles from Hull and 35 miles from Leeds.

For Directions From Bing Maps click here, enter your own postcode, (entrance coordinates are already entered) and click on the blue "GetDirections" box. This will take you to the entrance.

Locate the A1076 York to Hull road and at Wilberfoss take the Sutton on Derwent turn to the south

Continue south past Newton upon Derwent

Approximately half a kilometer or a third of a mile after passing Newton Upon Derwent and when Grange Farm Kennels and cattery arereached turn right on to the farm track which gives access to the Wood.

Enter the padlock combination code and proceed for 1 kilometer or two thirds of a mile to the woodland entrance. The woodland can beseen from the main road at the combination padlock gate.

Note: Please contact Liz Watson on 07985 548481 before visiting, for the combination code to the gate, as there is no spaceto park by the main road.

Park between the two entrance gates, please try to leave space for other vehicles to pass.

Proceed on foot for aproximately 550 metres following the permissive footpath to the north (rightwards)

Northland Wood is situated on the left, with turquoise markings.

Boundaries:

Along the eastern and western boundaries, Northland Wood is marked on post-tops in turquoise. The boundaries are both along tracks to thenorth and south, here the paint markings are on trees.

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.