Brookshill Plantation £119,000 Freehold
- The Bog, Minsterley, Shropshire
- nearly 8 ¼ acres
- The Welsh Marches
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Bench for a cuppa
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Life on the canopy floor
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Entrance and ride stop
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Eastern boundary
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Hidden bench amongst the ancient Beech
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Boundaries in green
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Entrance into the mother wood - owners will be given a key
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Follow the track to the beautiful Brookshill Plantation
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Brookshill Woodland
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Woodland floor
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Variety of trees
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Western Boundary
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Stuning Beech trees in the winter light
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Old extraction track perhaps?
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Description
A great opportunity to own a lovely, woodland in a remote location. The woodland has large areas which are flat. The woodland is at the end of a track that has recently been upgraded.
The trees are a mix of well spaced Larch, as well as some veteran Beech. Wildlife includes lots of Muntjack deer, and many species of birdlife.
The position at the top of the hill means the woodland gets early and late sun meaning that growing trees, or relaxing is an enormous pleasure.
Trees
The woodland is mainly well spaced/well thinned Japanese larch, planted in 1958, these contrast some wonderful mature beech trees believed to have been planted in the 1870s.
A varied understory would allow some simple and sensitive thinning, moving the woodland towards a low impact silvaculture with continuous cover if this was the aspiration.
Wildlife
Quite a few muntjac deer have been spotted when working in the woodland. The woodland is also the home numerous song birds, raptors, corvid and "little brown jobs".
Features
Whether it is veteran Beech trees, well spaced Larch, or a developing understory, the flat nature of this woodland provides an opportunity to enjoy woodland ownership within a rolling landscape.
Being at the top of the hill the ground is well drained, and very productive soil, evident in the quality of foliage.
Access, tracks and footpaths
Access to the main entrance into Brookshill is via a right of way over a farm track. The track within Brookshill is recently improved, giving simple access to Brookshill Plantation.
Paths within the wood are simple to move around on, and could be improved with some further brushcutting if wanted. Historical forwarding tracks could be simply improved for walking access, or with a bit of work to remove furrows, quad or 4wd access would be possible.
Rights and covenants
Mineral rights are reserved to former owners (not that they are ever likely to be exercised), but sporting rights are included.
As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.Activities
As you might imagine, the area is full of outdoor things to do, from the quieter pursuits, as well as rifle shooting at the neighbouring Minsterley Ranges.
The Shropshire Hills National Landscape website, provides a huge amount of information that helps inspire days out, if just enjoying Brookshill Plantation isn't enough!
Local area and history
The wood is within sight of the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve. and very close to the Bog visitor centre.
Around 5 miles away, in Wales, is the small village of Churchstoke, here you’ll find a couple of restaurants, fuel and a supermarket.
The wider area of Shropshire has a huge amount of interest for visitors to explore.
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
The boundaries are further indicated by turquoise paint.
A line of stakes funs in a north easterly direction from Brookshill Plantation ride stop until it meets and earth bank and runs east to the fenceline. The boundary is all the fenceline until returning just south west of the ridestop.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 137
- Grid ref: SO 342 970
- Nearest post code: SY5 0NJ
- GPS coordinates: 52.567, -2.97207
Location map
Directions
From the A488 Minsterley to Bishops Castle Road take the turning signposted for Shelve and Minsterley Ranges
Follow this road for 2 miles, then at the T-junction turn right
Continue along this road for around a mile, then the entrance to Brookshill farm and Minsterley Ranges will be on your right. ///shorthand.pencil.front
If navigating using satnav, note that the nearest postcode SY5 0NJ is before the turning off the road that leads to the wood. Minsterley Ranges Google pin
Follow the farm track until you reach a cattle grid. At this point there will be a cow shed and new concrete forebay to your right and three tracks ahead. Take the middle track straight ahead of you.
Continue to the end of the track, and park near the wooden gate into the wood, without blocking the gate into the wood or the gate into the field. This point is at ///enabling.jiffy.inspects
Please note that Ivan's Wood is accessed on foot from the gate (about 500m) a key will be provided to owners for vehicle access
How we support our buyers
Membership of the small woodland owners’ group
£300 for a woodland course of your choice
One year's free membership of the royal forestry society
Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.
Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.
Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.
These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.
Some magnificent beech trees, and well spaced Larch in a mainly flat and remote location provides an exceptional opportunity to enjoy woodland ownership whether it's management or forest bathing.
