Old Copse
Details for this wood
Price: £180,000 Freehold
Size: About 20 acres
Location: Beenham, near Reading, Berkshire.
OS Landranger: 174
Grid ref: SU 589 685
Nearest post code: RG7 5PH
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A rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful broadleaf woodland located in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) close to the village of Beenham.
A very special woodland with gentle slopes and valleys on varying soils. The woodland is classified as a semi-natural ancient woodland and has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of its habitat quality.
A small steam meanders through the attractive central valley creating a wonderful place to escape the rush of modern day life. In spring the bluebell display is truly amazing. Other flora include wild daffodil, dogs mercury, yellow archangel, violet and buttercup.
Mature oaks are set amongst ash, wych elm, wild cherry and silver birch while the understory is mainly hazel coppice. Wildlife is numerous with roe and munjac deer often seen, along with badgers and foxes. Dormice are also present.
Oliver Cromwell's army are said to have been based in the wood and surrounding fields during The Battle of Newbury.
A more attractive woodland in an ideal location would be hard to find. Access is via a good track which is suitable for all vehicles, a public footpath crosses the wood at the southern end.
Our Maps (Click on a map to see a large version)
Directions
- Exit M4 at junction 12, take the A4 Newbury Road over two round abouts, continue along this road until it becomes a dual carriageway. Look out for the Comfort Inn on the left, then turn right sign posted Beenham.
- Follow this road until you reach a mini round about, turn left.
- Go through the village of Beenham passed an open grass play area, turn left into Clay Lane.
- Follow this road around until it becomes an unmade road, continue passed some houses on the left followed by a field.
- Old Copse wood is on the left passed the field.
- Follow the track down to the far end of the wood for the entrance. Park here.
- Satnav/GPS note: the postcode RG7 5PH is for the point shown by the red dot on the location map. For those without satnav/gps why not use Green Flag's routefinder to plan your route?
Please note: the particulars with plans, maps, descriptions and measurements are for reference only and although carefully checked we cannot guarantee their accuracy and do not form part of any contract. Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.
