Clifton (Hound) Wood - Somerset

Details for this wood

Guide price: £70,000 - Freehold
Size: About 3½ acres

Location: Backwell, Bristol
OS Landranger: No.172
Grid ref: ST 47795 66084
Nearest post code: BS48 3DF

Contact: Ben Williamson
Phone: 07958 213 914
Email: [email protected]

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Clifton Wood presents a rare chance to acquire a characterful and varied woodland setting on the edge of the Mendip Hills, just a short drive from Bristol.

The woodland is attractively mixed, with impressive oak and beech dominating the central areas, with a scattering of ash, hawthorne and holly at lower levels. To the east, an open ride runs north to south framed by tall conifers providing striking contrast while providing additional access for management purposes. The occasional yew can also be found dotted throughout the wood and alongside the old stone wall that marks the northern boundary.

The land is level and well drained, making it easy to explore. Clear woodland paths guide you around the site, connecting several open glades. One glade features a substantial teepee complete with a log burner, included in the sale.

Deer frequently pass through from the wider Wrington Warren, of which Clifton Wood forms part, and are often seen moving quietly across the landscape.

The woodland benefits from excellent year-round access and generous parking within the site itself. Extending to approximately 3.5 acres, Clifton Wood would make an ideal introduction to woodland ownership and management.

Nearby, Goblin Combe Nature Reserve is within walking distance and offers enjoyable outings for all ages. The town of Nailsea is only a short drive away for everyday amenities, while the city of Bristol provides a wide range of shopping, dining and cultural attractions within easy reach.

Ward is Wrington and the council is North Somerset.

Boundaries: The boundary is open E, W and S and borders neighbouring woodland. S follows the main access track. North follows an old stone wall and woodland beyond. The boundaries are also marked with light blue paint on trees and posts.

Access: There is excellent vehicle access all year round via a hard track and shared locked gate. Parking is possible within the woodland itself.

Click HERE to see free OS maps.

Covenant: There is a covenant on the wood designed to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of this and adjoining woodlands, click HERE to read and download.

Viewing: You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself, but please Click here to 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.

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Directions

Clifton Wood, (formerly Hound), Brockley Combe Rd, Backwell, Bristol.

1. Click here for Bing Maps Directions click on the "Directions" box and enter your own postcode.

For viewing purposes, please park on one of the verges near the main entrance as marked on the map. Please don't block the gate.
Climb over the gate or pass through the fence to enter the woodland and follow the track marked in blue on the map.
After approx 550m the entrance to Clifton (Hound) Wood will be on your right.

2. For Satnav, the nearest postcode is BS48 3DF as the map marker shows. The main coordinates for access are: 51.392147, -2.744525. W3W ///tentacles.booth.checked

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 woodland.

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.