Nymph Wood - Devon

Details for this wood

Guide price: £75,000 - Freehold
Size: 4.4 acres

Location: Chittlehamholt
OS Landranger: No.180
Grid ref: SS 65611 21466
Nearest post code: EX37 9HF

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

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Nymph Wood is a stunning broadleaf woodland set high on the rolling hills of the Devon countryside. Peaceful, private and rich in wildlife, this beautiful ancient woodland is a truly special place that should not be missed.

Dominated by magnificent veteran oak, the woodland also features mature beech and hazel, with ash and holly also present. At the lower levels, great chinese rhododendrons, japanese pieris, ferns and native grasses create a rich and varied understorey. In spring, carpets of bluebells blanket the woodland floor, a classic hallmark of this ancient semi-natural woodland.

Entering through the private gated entrance, a broad oak-lined ride leads gently to the highest point of the woodland, where a large, level clearing enjoys breathtaking panoramic views across the rolling Devon hills to the west and south. This elevated area also benefits from a useful storage shed and a sheltered area, making it an ideal base for enjoying the woodland.

Although much of the woodland slopes gently down into the valley, the current owner has thoughtfully created a network of level vehicle tracks and footpaths that provide excellent access throughout the site. These well-maintained routes make woodland management and leisurely exploration equally enjoyable. A small stream flows through the northern section of the woodland before joining the River Mole at the valley floor.

Positioned at the very end of the shared woodland track, Nymph Wood offers exceptional privacy and seclusion, providing a tranquil retreat immersed in nature. The peaceful setting supports an abundance of wildlife, with deer, badgers and a wide variety of woodland birds and other native species regularly seen throughout the year.

The small village of Chittlehamholt is within walking distance via public footpaths that cross neighbouring woods and fields. The village offers a well-regarded pub and a village shop for everyday essentials. Kings Nympton railway station is just a short drive away, providing convenient transport links, while the spectacular North Devon National Landscape and dramatic coastline are both within easy reach, offering endless opportunities for further exploration.

The Ward is Chittlehampton and the County Council is Devon.

Boundaries: The boundary is fenced on all sides. N, W and S border open fields, E borders neighbouring woodland. A stream runs west to east near the northern boundary.

Access: There is 4x4 vehicle access via a hard track and two shared locked gates. There is also a private gate and a ride that runs up to a clearing at the top of the woodland. Parking is possible within the woodland.

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.

Click HERE to see free OS maps.

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

Nymph Wood, Chittlehampton, Umberleigh.

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

For viewing purposes, park on the grass verge near the main entrance, as marked on the map. Please don't block the gate.
Enter the wood through the pedestrian gate to the left. There will be another gate in front of you to the right, pass to the right of this and follow the track marked blue on the map keeping the field on your left.
After approx 900m you will come to the entrance to Nymph Wood. Enter the site through the boundary 10m to the right of the gate where the fence has come down.

2. For Satnav: the nearest postcode is EX37 9HF as shown by the marker on the maps. The main coordinates for access and parking are: 50.972425, -3.910267. W3W: ///decide.jogging.sapping

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.

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.