Land For Sale £1,500,000
Significant block of mixed conifer and broadleaf woodland
Within the High Weald aonb and close to Ashdown Forest
Exceptional amenity and biodiversity appeal
Good access tracks and
Description
Extending to about 188.77 acres (76.39 Ha) in total, Funnell’s and Tinkers Woods comprise a significant block of mixed conifer and broadleaf woodland.
The woods are an equal mix of conifers including Corsican pine, Scots pine, Norway spruce and Douglas fir, and broadleaf spices including silver birch, oak, ash, beech and sweet chestnut (amongst others).
There is a good hard access track from Down Street into Funnell’s Wood and access into Tinkers Wood from Bell Lane to the north.
From the Funnell’s Wood entrance there is a forestry barn (about 20m x 10m) and hardstanding. A circular track, some hard surface but mostly grass, leads around Funnell’s Wood with a ‘spur’ through Tinkers Wood to Bell Lane.
There are a couple of pretty streams running through the woods and a pond, adding to the exceptional amenity of the holding.
Having previously been owned by the Forestry Commission, the woods have been in private ownership since 2010 and are actively managed by English Woodlands Forestry Ltd.
Location
Situated in the High Weald aonb and close to Ashdown Forest, opportunities to acquire woodland on this scale and in this area are extremely rare. The setting is both peaceful and accessible.
The village of Nutley is about a mile away, giving access to the A22 which leads north to the M25 at Godstone.
Acreage:
188.77 Acres
Directions
From the A22 in the centre of Nutley, turn into Down Street (sign posted opposite the village stores) and proceed out of the village for about a mile. Go past Funnell’s Farm where the track to Funnell’s Wood can be found a little further along on the right at the sign to Whimsey Hill. Continue to the end where there is a vehicle restricter and proceed on foot. The Tinkers Wood access is off Bell Lane (from the church on the A22, south of the petrol station) on the left, at the bottom of a hill about three quarters of a mile from the village. Again, please proceed from there on foot.
Postcode
TN22 3LG
Additional Info
Services
There are no utilities or services to Funnell’s and Tinkers Woods.
Designations
The woods lie within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Much of the woods are classified as Ancient Replanted Woodland.
Countryside Stewardship
There is a 5 year Countryside Stewardship Agreement in place which generates an income of about £7,800 per annum. The Agreement expires on 31/12/24 and the buyer will be expected to continue the scheme for the remainder of its term or indemnify the vendor against any losses.
Tenure, Method of Sale and Possession
The freehold of Funnell’s and Tinkers Woods is being offered for sale by private treaty and comes with vacant possession. The woods are available as a whole.
Plans
The plans and associated acreages have been prepared for illustrative purposes and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
VAT
Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that the sale of the property or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT such tax will be payable in addition.
Mineral, Sporting and Timber Rights
All mineral, timber and sporting rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the vendor.
Wayleaves Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether public or private, specifically mentioned or not.
Funnell’s Wood has crow Act open access, which does not extend to Tinkers Wood. There is a public footpath crossing the woods.
Local Authorities
Wealden District Council
East Sussex County Council
Health and Safety
We would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when visiting for your own safety.
Within the High Weald aonb and close to Ashdown Forest
Exceptional amenity and biodiversity appeal
Good access tracks and
Description
Extending to about 188.77 acres (76.39 Ha) in total, Funnell’s and Tinkers Woods comprise a significant block of mixed conifer and broadleaf woodland.
The woods are an equal mix of conifers including Corsican pine, Scots pine, Norway spruce and Douglas fir, and broadleaf spices including silver birch, oak, ash, beech and sweet chestnut (amongst others).
There is a good hard access track from Down Street into Funnell’s Wood and access into Tinkers Wood from Bell Lane to the north.
From the Funnell’s Wood entrance there is a forestry barn (about 20m x 10m) and hardstanding. A circular track, some hard surface but mostly grass, leads around Funnell’s Wood with a ‘spur’ through Tinkers Wood to Bell Lane.
There are a couple of pretty streams running through the woods and a pond, adding to the exceptional amenity of the holding.
Having previously been owned by the Forestry Commission, the woods have been in private ownership since 2010 and are actively managed by English Woodlands Forestry Ltd.
Location
Situated in the High Weald aonb and close to Ashdown Forest, opportunities to acquire woodland on this scale and in this area are extremely rare. The setting is both peaceful and accessible.
The village of Nutley is about a mile away, giving access to the A22 which leads north to the M25 at Godstone.
Acreage:
188.77 Acres
Directions
From the A22 in the centre of Nutley, turn into Down Street (sign posted opposite the village stores) and proceed out of the village for about a mile. Go past Funnell’s Farm where the track to Funnell’s Wood can be found a little further along on the right at the sign to Whimsey Hill. Continue to the end where there is a vehicle restricter and proceed on foot. The Tinkers Wood access is off Bell Lane (from the church on the A22, south of the petrol station) on the left, at the bottom of a hill about three quarters of a mile from the village. Again, please proceed from there on foot.
Postcode
TN22 3LG
Additional Info
Services
There are no utilities or services to Funnell’s and Tinkers Woods.
Designations
The woods lie within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Much of the woods are classified as Ancient Replanted Woodland.
Countryside Stewardship
There is a 5 year Countryside Stewardship Agreement in place which generates an income of about £7,800 per annum. The Agreement expires on 31/12/24 and the buyer will be expected to continue the scheme for the remainder of its term or indemnify the vendor against any losses.
Tenure, Method of Sale and Possession
The freehold of Funnell’s and Tinkers Woods is being offered for sale by private treaty and comes with vacant possession. The woods are available as a whole.
Plans
The plans and associated acreages have been prepared for illustrative purposes and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
VAT
Any guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that the sale of the property or any part of it or any right attached to it becomes chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT such tax will be payable in addition.
Mineral, Sporting and Timber Rights
All mineral, timber and sporting rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned by the vendor.
Wayleaves Easements and Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether public or private, specifically mentioned or not.
Funnell’s Wood has crow Act open access, which does not extend to Tinkers Wood. There is a public footpath crossing the woods.
Local Authorities
Wealden District Council
East Sussex County Council
Health and Safety
We would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when visiting for your own safety.
