Woodland for sale

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A stunning beech and oak Ancient Woodland with recreational possibilities, set in the Chilterns National Landscape.

Owlswick Wood is located in the southwest corner of a larger Ancient Woodland in the heart of Buckinghamshire, between the town of Prestwood and the village of Great Missenden, once home to the renowned writer and poet, Roald Dahl – there is a museum here that is worth a visit! The woodland is roughly 35 miles from London and is accessed through a locked gate and along a track, and enjoys an open aspect over countryside to the west.

Situated over undulating flinty chalk soil, the lofty woodland canopy comprises beech and oak, complemented by sycamore, rowan, ash, birch and hazel. Within its shrub layer, you will find abundant groves of holly that, in some spots, give a lovely sense of privacy – ideal for camping. Smatterings of hazel coppice and hawthorn are dotted throughout the woodland and along the edges. At ground level, grasses, fern and clumps of bluebell make up the woodland floor.

Situated close to the northwest corner is a large hollow, believed to be an old chalk pit. This would make a nice spot to perhaps hunker down for the night, alongside a responsibly maintained campfire. A number of reasonably level areas are suitable for bushcraft activities and processing firewood. Rural views can be enjoyed from the western boundary; however, the best vistas are from the northwest corner - a real tonic to sit on a bench with a book on a warm day.

The mammal residents within the woodland include roe and fallow deer, badger, wood mouse fox and hare. Buzzard, skylark, tree pipit, green woodpecker and many harmonious songsters have been spotted in the tree canopy above.

Our Forester'sThoughts

Sam says...

"Felling one of the larger beech stems would undoubtedly feed a log burner for a couple of years. In doing so, I would pile the residual brash to form a lovely wildlife habitat. A few birdboxes attached to trees would hopefully encourage some of the birds to take up residence, enhancing the feathered population with their fledglings. And of course, I would clear a camping spot in and among the holly to enjoy some nights under canvas."

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