Somewhere to go and get relief from Covid 19. A substantial mature woodland full of wildlife where bird song says you are in the countryside, set on well-draining high ground.

A small hut is a focal point for the wood, and for the owners; it is ideal for overnighting, sheltering while winter wood-working or for storing forestry materials. An internal track winds through the mature beech, past oak and what we think is rare black poplar to the open area by the hut. Water tanks store rainwater collected from the roof.  In the lower parts of the wood there are damp fern-rich areas where a pond could be excavated or a sump created for water collection.  In the higher parts the small open area has been planted with a variety of shrubs and trees which are now well-established.

All the mature large trees have been mapped by the current owner and are shown on the plan at the end of the photos.

Upper Harding Wood is private, there are no public rights of way through it.

Overage  The use of this land is as woodland and forestry. If in the next 13 years (to 2033) planning permission is gained for an alternative use then 20% of the uplift in value resulting from a development will be due to a previous owner. This does not affect any 'permitted' developments the wood enjoys. Sporting rights are included.

Environs   Located on the edge of a large wooded area known as Gortnell Common it is no longer a common it was enclosed by Act of Parliament.  This part of Somerset is well-wooded with small fields and hedgerows inside the beautiful Blackdown Hill AONB with views over to the Quantocks. Although conveniently near the M5 it is not affected by it. The Half Moon Inn, just down the road at Clayhidon is worth a visit.

Access   This is through a shared gate onto the public highway, there is a full right of way in perpetuity across the short distance to the woodland gate. See plan. Maintenance is according to use made but it is substantial. In addition there is a gate onto Hemyock, the lane to the north west of the wood.

Boundaries   The wood is bounded by earth banks.

Viewing: You are welcome to view this wood by yourself from the track alongside leading down to the camping meadow area, but please 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/tablet/laptop.

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Maps are : © Crown copyright and database rights 2020 OS Licence no.100057987