Chaffcombe Woods Chaffcombe, Chard, Somerset

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1 Chaffcombe Woods Chaffcombe, Chard, Somerset

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3 Chaffcombe Woods, Chaffcombe, Chard, Somerset Chard 3½ miles, Ilminster 5 miles, Taunton 17 miles (all distances are approximate) A most attractive, productive, and well located parcel of woodland offering excellent sporting opportunities, together with the potential for short and longer term income streams. Predominantly coniferous woodland, but with large interspersed areas of broadleaved varieties. Douglas Fir and Norway Spruce stands approaching maturity, together with further areas of Scots Pine. Impressive specimens of Oak and Beech, together with Ash and other broadleaved species. Significant sporting and amenity value. In total about acres Viewing For sale at a guide price of 325,000 By appointment through Humberts: Humberts Mansfield House Taunton Somerset TA1 3DN david.hebditch@humberts.com jack.mitchell@humberts.com Situation Chaffcombe Woods is situated in an elevated and attractive position on Sprays Hill, which is a prominent ridge benefitting from far reaching panoramic views across South Somerset and beyond to the north, and toward the Blackdown Hills to the west. The woodland is located in a sought after location between Chaffcombe, Cricket Malherbie and Cudworth, about 1½ miles from the A30 to the south and about 3½ miles from Chard to the west. The Woodland Much of the woodland comprises coniferous species which were planted from around Some of these conifer crops are now reaching maturity and therefore offer potential purchasers an opportunity to benefit from both relatively short, and longer term income streams. In addition, there are several areas of broadleaved woodland, comprising predominantly semi mature Oak and Beech with further Ash interspersed. There are a number of established rides running within the woodland which, in conjunction with the sloping aspect of the site, add significantly to the sporting and amenity appeal of the land. The woodland is divided between five principal compartments which may be summarised as follows: Sprays Hill Copse is divided into three sub-compartments comprising Sycamore and Ash in the north eastern corner, Japanese Larch around the western boundary slope and mixed broadleaved species including Wild Cherry, Oak and Silver Birch along the southern boundary. Stony Hill Plantation is split into two crop types; the upper northern section comprises mainly Ash, Oak and Sycamore which is about 80 to 100 years old and has been regularly thinned. The lower part of the sub-compartment includes the main east-west ride with mature Oak and Beech trees to the north. Cuckoo Park Wood, which is located centrally within the woodland, comprises a mature stand of Douglas Fir dating from around The average tree size is around 3.6m 3 and this sub-compartment holds around 1,000m 3 of good quality Douglas Fir timber. Cuckoo Park, which forms the south western corner of the woodland, is divided into three subcompartments; in the western corner is an area recently planted with mixed broadleaved trees, which provide excellent shooting cover. There is also a triangular section with the principal species comprising Norway Spruce, with the height of some of the more sheltered trees being well over 40m, and an average tree size of 3.5m 3, with an estimated 500m 3 of timber available. The balance of this compartment comprises amenity broadleaved woodland with the benefit of a former pond, again adding to the sporting value of the land. Old Hole Copse is divided into four sub-compartments. The northernmost compartment comprises a mixture of Japanese Larch and Scots Pine, whilst the compartment below comprises a mixture of Beech and Scots Pine. To the west of this is the largest compartment in the woodland; planted in around 1960, this comprises a mixture of Norway Spruce and Alder. It is estimated that there is in excess of 1,300m 3 to extract. Forming the south eastern corner of the woodland is a mature stand of oak which has been well thinned in the past.

4 Lot 2 View of the woodland from land to the south west. View from the western end of the woods.

5 The Shelter There is a small three bay timber and galvanized log store in the north eastern corner of the woodland measuring about 18 x 30. Directions Travelling west on the A30 towards Chard, turn right after the Windwhistle Golf and Country Club signed to Cricket Malherbie and Cudworth. Follow this road for just under one mile, until reaching a fork in the road. At the fork, follow the road around to the left and continue for about 500m until reaching a right hand turn. At the bend, turn left onto the track, and the entrance to the woodland will be found at the end of the track after about 280m. Rights and Easements The woodland is accessed by means of a right of way over adjoining land to the east, to the council maintained road. The right of way is coloured in brown on the attached plan. The Vendors wish to retain a personal right to walk the woodland. For the avoidance of doubt, this right will not be assignable to third parties. Special Designations We are not aware of any special designations affecting the woodland. Sporting The sporting rights are all owned with the freehold of the land. Health and Safety Issues Potential purchasers are requested to take particular care when inspecting the woodland, due to the risks associated with trips and slips over any fallen timber or branches and slippery roots on uneven/potentially wet ground. Potential purchasers are requested to wear appropriate footwear for uneven and potentially slippery surfaces. Tenure and Possession The woodland is offered freehold with vacant possession available upon completion. The approximate boundary of the woodland is shown edged in red on the attached plan for identification purposes only. As stated below, the Vendors wish to retain a personal right to walk the woodland; for the avoidance of doubt, this right will not be assignable to third parties. Method of Sale The woodland is offered for sale as a whole by Private Treaty. Location Plan

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