SITUATION Shears Copse lies in an accessible location situated approximately 1.5 miles to the north west of Winkleigh which has village stores, a post office, a butcher, a primary school, two pubs, a veterinary surgery, a doctors surgery and a church.
The A3124 provides a good road link to Great Torrington, Okehampton and North Tawton and the market towns of South Molton and Crediton are within easy reach of the woodland.
DESCRIPTION Shears Copse is an attractive deciduous wood which totals approximately 2.76 acres (1.12 hectares).
It is a mostly level area with direct access to the A3124 Which links Great Torrington and Winkleigh. The trees are of mixed ages, with some mature oak and beech trees interspersed with some younger trees. There are some open areas throughout the wood and a variety of flora on the woodland floor, including bluebells during the spring.
SERVICES There are no mains services connected to the wood.
ACCESS The woodland has frontage on to the A3124 on its northern boundary. There is presently a pedestrian entrance into the wood, but no vehicular access. The present owner parks on the roadside verge adjacent to the stile into the wood.
METHOD OF SALE Shears Copse is offered for sale by private treaty, as one lot.
TENURE & POSSESSION The wood is available with vacant possession upon completion. The LEASEHOLD with the remaining term of 999 years from 2013. The freehold belongs to the Woodland Trust.
A copy of a standard Woodland Trust 999 year lease agreement is available from Stags and the terms of the lease stipulate that the wood is to be used as an amenity woodland with access for the public on foot, and the purchaser is not to carry out any trade or business from the wood.
The erection of any building or structure will also require the written consent of The Woodland Trust.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Torridge District Council. Tel: 01237 428700. www.torridge.gov.uk
WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleave agreements and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way or bridleways etc.
SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS The mineral rights are reserved by The Woodland Trust. The sporting rights are also reserved by The Woodland Trust who do not intend to exercise them.
PLANS & BOUNDARY FENCES A plan, which is not to be relied upon, is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy.
VIEWING Viewing is strictly by appointment only. Please contact Stags (Tel: 01392 680059 or email: farms@stags.co.uk) to arrange a viewing.
Access to the wood is via a stile on the northern boundary. The vendors presently park on the roadside verge near to the stile. Please be very cautious when entering and leaving the wood as this section of the A3124 has a 60mph speed limit.
DIRECTIONS From Winkleigh, proceed north on the A3124 for about 2 miles, passing across the former Winkleigh Airfield. The wood will be found on the left a short distance after passing Rangemoors.
WHAT3WORDS crimson.drift.notch
DISCLAIMER These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. All measurements are approximate.
