Carey Woods, Downacarey Bridge, St Giles on the Heath, Launceston, Cornwall,

A delightful mature woodland set in a secluded and peaceful position on the banks of the River Carey

St Giles on the Heath 0.5 miles - A30 4 miles - Launceston 5 miles

• Well Managed Woodland • Larch, Oak & Some Nothofagus • Larch Fit to Harvest • Copious Supply of Firewood • Accessible Rides • Wildlife, Wild Flowers & Fishing • 39.16 Acres •

Guide price £210,000

01566 774999 | [email protected]

Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk Carey Woods, Downacarey Bridge, St Giles on the Heath, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9RT

SITUATION in connection with the woodland. Purchasers must satisfy The woodland is situated approximately 5 miles north of themselves on this point. Launceston and 0.5 miles east of the popular village of St Giles on the Heath. It lies in a gently sloping valley on the SERVICES banks of the River Carey, between 80m and 135m above There are no services currently connected, although the sea level. The woodland is accessed over the drive of the woodland is naturally watered by the river. neighbouring farm. The nearby A30 provides a mainly ACCESS dual-carriageway link between the Cathedral cities of The property is set back from the highway and accessed Exeter and Truro. St Giles on the Heath has a village over the neighbours drive with full access rights. The store, public house, school, thriving community spirit and woodland has been regularly managed and thinnings various amenities. Nearby Launceston has a good range have been extracted in the last couple of years over this of shopping, leisure and health facilities. route. DESCRIPTION TAXATION The land extends to 39.16 acres (15.85 hectares) in all Commercially managed woods benefit from various and comprises an attractive mature woodland. favourable taxation advantages. After two years Approximately 22 acres is mature Japanese Larch, ready ownership purchasers can qualify for 100% relief from to harvest, with 14 acres of Oak and 3 acres of Inheritance Tax. Timber sales are free of Income Tax and Nothofagus (Southern Beech). There is a network of rides do not attract Capital Gains Tax. Roll-over Relief on the enabling access through the woodland. The area is a value of the land can, in certain circumstances, be haven for wildlife and will appeal to buyers with an obtained when purchasing woodland. Purchasers must interest in nature and the immediate timber crop income, take their own taxation advice and should not rely on or families wanting a secure area for their children to play these comments. and explore. There is also the benefit of an almost endless supply of firewood. FORESTRY ADVICE The woodland has been managed and the vendor There is potential to obtain permission for a modest advised by Richard Gray of Fountains Forestry in Exeter. agricultural type building (STP), for storage purposes and Carey Woods, Downacarey Bridge, St Giles on the Heath, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9RT

(www.fountainsforestry.co.uk - T: 01392 877741). He shown on the Ordnance Survey Plan that cross the has offered to advise purchasers on forestry aspects and property. would be happy to assist in the future management, if required. SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS The Shooting rights, are not included and belong to the ESTIMATED TIMBER VOLUME neighbouring residential property. This does not affect the Sample plots of the Larch have been measured by fishing rights, which are included. Mineral rights such as Fountains Forestry. Estimated figures (for guidance are owned are included within the sale. purposes only) are: Mean DBH (diameter) 28cm, Standing Volume per ha 315 m3, Estimated Total Volume TENURE AND POSSESSION 3168m3 (2693.25 tonnes), Average Tree Volume 0.723 The land is offered freehold with vacant possession cubic metres. available upon completion GRANT SCHEMES VIEWING There are no existing schemes that the woodland is Viewing of the property is strictly by prior appointment committed to. with the vendor's appointed agents, Stags Launceston Office. Please park considerately. LOCAL AUTHORITY Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, DIRECTIONS Devon, EX39 2QG, T: 01237 428700, E: From Launceston take the A388 towards Holsworthy. On [email protected] reaching the village of St Giles on the Heath, turn right beside the Pint and Post Inn. Continue out of the village WAYLEAVES, COVENANTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY to the bottom of the hill. Turn left into Downacarey The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of any Bridge's driveway, (just before the bridge over the River wayleave agreements in respect of any electricity or Carey). Proceed carefully through the yard and past the telephone equipment crossing the property together with farmhouse. The woodland is directly ahead of you. No any restrictive covenants or public or private rights of For Sale Board has been erected. way. There are no restrictive covenants limiting the use of the property and there are no footpaths or bridleways Carey Woods, Downacarey Bridge, Downacarey Bridge, St Giles on the Heath, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9RT

Kensey House, 18 Western Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AS 01566 774999 [email protected]

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