Shears Copse , Winkleigh, Devon EX19 8DW
An attractive deciduous woodland with direct road access
Winkleigh 1.5 miles - Okehampton 12 miles - South Molton 15 miles
• Some Mature Trees • 999 Year Lease • Sale by Private Treaty • Pretty Deciduous Wood • 2.69 Acres • Level Plot • Direct Road Access
Guide Price £13,000
01769 572263 | [email protected] Shears Copse , Winkleigh, Devon EX19 8DW
SITUATION ACCESS Shears Copse is situated in an accessible location, with access The woodland has frontage on to the A3124 on its northern from the A3124 road, approximately 1.5 miles to the north boundary. There is presently a pedestrian entrance into the west of Winkleigh, which lies amidst rolling Devon countryside wood, but no vehicular access. The present owner parks on and offers a range of facilities, including village stores, post the roadside verge adjacent to the stile into the wood. office, butcher, primary school, pre-school, 2 pubs, veterinary surgery, doctors surgery and church. There are a range of METHOD OF SALE Shears Copse is offered for sale by private treaty, as one lot. activities based around the community centre, village hall and sports hall. TENURE & POSSESSION The wood is available with vacant possession upon The A3124 provides a good road link to Great Torrington, completion and is offered for sale on a leasehold basis, with Okehampton and North Tawton whilst the market towns of the remaining term of a 999 year lease from The Woodland South Molton and Crediton are within easy reach of the land. Trust which commenced in 2013. DESCRIPTION Shears Copse is an attractive deciduous wood totalling A copy of a standard Woodland Trust 999 year lease approximately 2.69 acres (1.09 hectares) and is a level plot agreement is available from Stags, but the terms of the lease with access directly to the A3124. The trees are of mixed stipulate that the wood is to be used as an amenity woodland ages, with some mature oak and beech trees interspersed with access for the public on foot, and the purchaser is not to with some younger trees which have naturally generated. carry out any trade or business from the wood. There are some open areas throughout the wood and a variety of flora on the woodland floor, including bluebells during the Any building or structure will also require the written consent of spring. The Woodland Trust. SERVICES LOCAL AUTHORITY There are no mains services connected to the wood. Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon EX39 2QG. Tel: 01237 428700. www.torridge.gov.uk Shears Copse , Winkleigh, Devon EX19 8DW
WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY DIRECTIONS The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any From Winkleigh, proceed north on the A3124 for about 2 wayleave agreements and with the benefit of any public or miles, passing across the former Winkleigh Airfield. The wood private rights of way or bridleways etc. will be found on the left a short distance after passing Rangemoors. SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS The mineral rights are reserved by The Woodland Trust. The CONTACT INFORMATION sporting rights are also reserved by The Woodland Trust who Stags South Molton office: 29 The Square, South Molton, do not intend to exercise them. Devon, EX36 3AQ. Tel: 01769 572263. Email: south- [email protected] PLANS & BOUNDARY FENCES A plan, which is not to be relied upon, is attached to these DISCLAIMER particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied or otherwise as to its accuracy. upon for any purpose. All measurements are approximate. VIEWING WARNING Viewing is strictly by appointment only. Please contact Stags Farms and land can be dangerous places. Please take care (01769 572263) prior to viewing. Viewing is with full particulars when viewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of farm and a land plan to hand during daylight hours only. buildings and livestock.
Access to the wood is via a stile on the northern boundary. The vendors presently park on the roadside verge near to the stile. Please be very cautious when entering and leaving the wood as this section of the A3124 has a 60mph limit. Shears Copse , Winkleigh, Devon EX19 8DW
29 The Square, South Molton, EX36 3AQ 01769 572263 [email protected]
These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.