Jays Wood - Sold

Description:

A substantial woodland on a gentle westerly sloping site much of which is  natural and self generated after harvesting in the 1970's. The matrix of hawthorn and other shrubs and small trees including cherry, willow, beech and birch, interspersed with larger oak and ash with more open areas at present covered in bracken is especially valuable for the abundant birdlife. Clumps of aspen occupy the damper areas.

Alongside Boughton Hill there is a wide band of mature broadleaved older woodland where oak and ash are predominant with beech, silver birch and hazel under. A small seasonal stream meanders along the shallow valley bottom that runs in an east west direction.

Near the centre of the wood is an open area occupied at present by a series of rather derelict wooden buildings, two of which are worthy of being restored. The present owner is willing, if requested by a purchaser, to clear the site completely (or to leave the two buildings) at a cost of approximately £4,000. 

There is excellent access directly off Boughton Hill, the old A2.

There is a public footpath as shown on the map crossing the woodland and a South East Water Co watermain runs along the southern boundary. Sporting rights are in hand and are included in the sale. There is a TPO protecting the woodland.

Boundaries: 

These are to the north (by the entrance) the road known as Boughton Hill, to the south the A2, to the west a woodbank topped by an old fence. The eastern boundary is undefined and is approximately 100 yds from the avenue of trees, as shown on the map.