Woodland for sale

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A captivating mix of beech, oak, and birch with amenity possibilities and roadside frontage, 40 miles southwest of London.

Once forming part of a rural estate, Witley Manor Wood now exists as an attractive parcel of amenity woodland with plenty of scope for recreation. It is located just outside the village of Witley and has shared access along the southwestern side over a stone track.

Situated for the most part on damp, sandy loam soils with a few drier areas, the lofty mature canopy is a wonderful mixture of oak, beech, alder, poplar, sweet chestnut, sycamore, birch and Scots pine. Within the shrub layer below, you will find laurel, hazel coppice, box and holly. Clusters of bamboo are also in occupation, undoubtedly established due to the below-ground rhizome transfer from neighbouring residential gardens. A new owner may consider their removal as part of a future management objective.

Evidenced by the veteran Scots pine beyond its northern boundary, it is probable that much of the wood was established for estate landscape appeal rather than commercial purposes. The western side is designated as Ancient Woodland, demonstrated by occasional bluebells - a known indicator species. Other woodland ground dwellers include primrose, wood anemone, herb-robert, dog's mercury and honeysuckle, whilst ferns such as hart’s tongue and bracken are also present. Around April time, you are likely to notice the intriguing aroma of the western skunk cabbage which are dotted along the northern portion of the woodland stream.

A peaceful spot towards the southern tip of the wood could lend itself to an area for honing bushcraft skills; and there is plenty of material to hand. One could also hoist a parachute canopy for shelter here from both sun and showers.

Mammals such as dormouse, deer (roe and muntjac), badger, fox and squirrel find peace within the serenity of the woodland. They are joined by a feathered population of robin, coal tit, nuthatch, chaffinch, greenfinch and numerous harmonising songbirds.

Our Forester'sThoughts

Sam says...

'I would begin by clearing the drier areas of the woodland, as well as broadening the parking pull-in near the road. Domestic fuel for the hearth is a definite possibility here. I would consider constructing some wooden raised footpaths to access the hidden areas amongst the laurel. Bird boxes and trail cameras mounted to trees would be a welcome addition to both increase and observe the woodland fauna.'

Please remember some management operations require approval and/or a licence.