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Grove Covert
Worcestershire
Guide price
£150,000
Size
10.2 acres
Location
Crown East
OS Landranger
No.150
Grid ref
SO 80903 54510
Post code
WR2 6RJ
Grove Covert offers a rare chance to own a substantial area of Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland, together with a separate paddock, both enjoying outstanding views across the Malvern Hills.
A private gate opens onto the paddock, which extends to approximately half an acre. From here, a grass track runs past a natural area of brush and self seeded oak, ash and blackthorne, leading to the main entrance of the woodland. There are two access points, one for vehicles and one for pedestrians.
Step inside and you are met by a deep gully holding a large pond, still surprisingly full after the dry summer. A staircase descends to a secluded shelter, perfectly placed for watching the wildlife that gathers around the water. Deer and badgers are clearly regular visitors along with a large badger set around the pond. (Please take care if viewing the shed, the stairs and base are unstable in places).
From the main entrance, wide rides have been cleared around the entire perimeter and through the centre of the wood, giving vehicle access throughout and making the site ideal for anyone interested in woodland management. Footpaths branch off the rides into the deeper woodland, and the ground is generally flat and easy to navigate.
The tree stock is impressively varied. Veteran oak dominate the older sections, with an understorey of young hazel coppice beneath. Elsewhere you will find wild cherry, hawthorn, birch, Norway spruce, field maple, laurel and wild privet, along with a number of rare service trees, another indication of the wood’s ancient status. In season, bluebells are no doubt abundant. A block of ash, around 20 - 30 years old, could also be managed to provide a financial return.
Grove Covert is a truly special woodland with great potential for a variety of uses.
The surrounding area offers lovely walks and charming villages, and Worcester is just a five-minute drive away.
Ward is Broadheath and the county council is Worcestershire.
Boundaries
The boundary is fenced on all sides. SW, S and SE border open fields. NW and NE borders private land and N follows Bromyard Road.
Access
There is direct vehicle access via a private gate leading into the paddock and woodland beyond. 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
Grove Covert, Bromyard Road, Crown East, Worcester.
1. Click here for Bing Maps Directions click on the "Directions" box and enter your postcode.
For viewing purposes, please park in front of the gate to the paddock on the private lane leading from Bromyard Road as marked on the map. Please mention that you're there to view the woodland should anyone ask.
Pass by the gate and follow the grass track through the paddock that runs along the fenceline until you reach the woodland. There are two gates, one vehicle access to your left and a pedestrian gate to your right. Pass through the gap in the pedestrian gate to enter the woodland.
2. For Satnav: the nearest postcode is WR2 6RJ as shown by the marker on the maps. The main coordinates for access are: 52.188633, -2.278134. W3W: ///stir.tidal.wins
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 woodlands
