Hobbits Wood, near Staplecross, East Sussex. 2.34 acres of stunning mixed woodland in a rural location, 7 miles from the A21. £26,000 (freehold) [#S1310]
Summary
Beautiful young woodland containing oak and Scots pine in a tranquil location in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 11 miles from Hastings.
Locators
OS Landranger Series Sheet No: 199
Ordnance Survey Grid References:
- Roadside gate: TQ 796 218
- Centre of wood: TQ 790 220
Nearest postcode: TN32 5QL
This postcode will take you to the local area but may not take you to the woodland. You will need to use the location plan and directions as well.
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Description
Situated a short distance south east of the village of Staplecross, Hobbits Wood is a lovely young mainly broadleaf wood and forms part of a wider gated woodland.
This serene copse stands on fertile loamy clay soils that slope gently to both the east and west. Planted approximately 25 years ago, the maturing canopy largely comprises oak, with occasional ash (an efficient firewood that can be burnt green), hornbeam and Scots pine. Flanking the southwest and north boundaries is a pleasant mixture of crab apple, damson (great for a keen forager), hawthorn, sycamore and field maple. Patches of primrose, saw-wort, foxglove, orchid, gorse and blackberry provide splashes of colour to the ground layer during the warmer months. A number of small discreet open areas among the stems would make good areas for practising bush craft.
Regularly visitors to this peaceful wood include deer (muntjac and roe), fox, badger, buzzard, woodpecker, owl, long-tailed tit, sparrow hawk and many acoustic songsters.
Giving a new owner a possibility to produce some useful firewood for the hearth, the copse benefits from a Forestry Commission thinning licence.
Hobbits Wood is one few places in the south of England out of earshot of the drone of traffic, offering complete tranquillity. It benefits from good access along a hard track suitable for a 2WD vehicle.
If It Were Mine
Hanging a hammock between two trees with a basha over the top would be a great way to spend occasional overnights at the copse, observing visiting wildlife. I would also perhaps produce some fuel both for camp fires and my wood 120 metres and you will arrive at the woodland on the right (point E), indicated by a wooden post with orange and white paint.
Boundaries
- The north boundary is the centre of the power line, indicated by white paint on occasional wooden posts.
- The northwest boundary is indicated by blue paint on occasional wooden posts and trees.
- The east boundary is indicated by orange paint on occasional wooden posts and trees.
- The southwest boundary is on the plan below.
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