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Gatcombe Wood
Isle of Wight
Guide price
£119,000
Size
6.6 acres
Location
Gatcombe, Newport
OS Landranger
No.196
Grid ref
SZ 49114 85026
Post code
PO30 3EJ
Gatcombe Wood offers a rare opportunity to own a stunning mixed broadleaf woodland set in the rolling hills of the Isle of Wight.
Towering veteran ash, beech and sycamore dominate the canopy, with an understory of hawthorn, elder, hazel and the occasional chestnut. Bay and laurel also feature, with ferns carpeting the ground below.
A wide track leads in from the main access point, and the site slopes gently downhill from south to north. The elevated southern bank acts as a natural windbreak, creating a calm, sheltered atmosphere throughout the main wood.
Flat rides were cut into the hillside at some point in the past to allow good access for management purposes, and several large open areas can be found along these rides — ideal for turning vehicles or setting up a base for woodland activities.
Whether you're looking for a place to escape into nature or a base for exploring the Isle of Wight, Gatcombe Wood offers huge potential — including scope for financial return, should that be of interest. A felling licence is currently in place and details are available on request.
The village of Gatcombe itself is one of the prettiest on the island. Nearby, at the entrance to the woodland, stands the beautiful 13th-century St Olave's Church, open daily in daylight hours and holding regular Sunday services. The woodland also sits next to the impressive Gatcombe Estate and vineyard. With its central position on the island, Gatcombe Wood puts local villages, points of interest, and the island's stunning coastline all within a short drive.
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Boundaries
The boundary is open W, N and S. E is fenced and follows a public footpath and neighbouring woodland beyond. W and S look out to open fields. N follows Gatcombe Road.
Access
There is 4x4 vehicle access via a stoned track up to the private entrance. The main ride leading into the woodland is unsurfaced. Parking is possible within the woodland itself.
Viewing
You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself, but please download the details showing the location of the woodland and ensure that you have a copy of these sales details with you. Many of our woodlands do not have mobile phone reception or internet access so we recommend either printing the details or downloading them to your phone or tablet. Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception.
Directions
Gatcombe Wood, Gatcombe Road, Gatcombe, Newport.
1. Click here for Bing Maps Directions enter your own postcode, and click on the "Directions" box.
For viewing purposes, park on Gatcombe Road near St Olave's Church, as marked on the map.
Follow the public footpath to the right of the entrance to the church, Gatcombe Wood will be on your right. Pass through the boundary to enter the woodland.
2. For Satnav: the nearest postcode is PO30 3EJ as shown by the marker on the maps. The main coordinates for access and parking are: 50.663550, -1.305504. W3W: ///tucked.named.villas
3. We recommend downloading OS maps to your phone. It's very useful for giving you an idea of where you are on the ground when viewing woodlan
