Meepshole Wood & Crays Wood

MEEPSHOLE WOOD & CRAYS WOOD

Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Chelmsford

In all approximately 28.76 hectares (71.06 acres)

For sale as a whole

INTRODUCTION

Extending to 28.76 hectares (71.06 acres) in total Meepshole and Crays Wood are now offered for sale for the first time in generations.

Located between Billericay and Ramsden Heath, Meepshole and Crays Wood offer prospective purchasers the opportunity to acquire a wealth of natural capital.

MEEPSHOLE WOOD AND CRAYS WOOD

The property is divided into two independent blocks of evenly sized primarily deciduous woodland being Meepshole Wood which extends to approximately 14.58 hectares (36.02 acres) and Crays Wood which extends to approximately 14.18 hectares (35.04 acres).

Crays Wood is situated to the south west of Meepshole. Both woodlands are identified ancient and semi-natural woodlands.

Meepshole Wood has historically been recognised for its mixed coppice stands distinctive for the presence of Wych Elm. The attractive woodland is also bordered by a small stream which travels in part along the northern and eastern boundary.

Meepshole Wood and Crays Wood are both in designated Green Belt protected land. Subject to the necessary consents there may be scope to enhance the site from a recreational and ecological perspective.

Meepshole Wood and Crays Wood have been identified by the soil classification map as having slowly permeable seasonally wet, slightly acidic but base-rich loamy and clayey soils.

LOCATION

Meepshole Wood and Crays Wood are situated in the parish of south Hanningfield located west of Ramsden Heath and east of Billericay.

The property is respectively 6 miles south of the city of Chelmsford and approximately 6 miles north of the town of Basildon.

Both woodlands are accessed via an unmade track south of Heath Road. There are bollards to the entrance of the track, prohibiting the access of unauthourised vehicles.

Nearest post code: CM11 1HR.

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in two lots. If a prospective purchaser is interested in any part of the property, they are invited to discuss their requirements with the selling agent.

EXCHANGE OF CONTRACTS & COMPLETION

Exchange of contracts will take place within 21 days of receipt by the purchasers' solicitor of a draft contract with completion no later than 28 days thereafter. A deposit of 10% of the purchase price will be payable on exchange of contracts.

AGRI-ENVIRONMENT SCHEMES

The woodland is not presently part of any Countryside Stewardship agreement or similar scheme. Meepshole Wood was previously included in a Woodland Grant scheme which was terminated in 2004.

SERVICES

There are no mains services connected to the land.

SPORTING RIGHTS, MINERALS AND TIMBER

These are included in the sale so far as they are owned, subject to statutory exclusions.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is sold subject to and with the help and benefit of all existing rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights, easements, quasi-easements and all wayleaves whether referred to or not in these particulars. In particular it should be noted: -

There is a public bridleway adjacent to the western boundary of Meepshole Wood which runs in a north south direction and down to the eastern corner of Crays Wood.

ACCESS:

Access can be obtained via the routes approximately marked X-Y and A-B on the sale plan. Further information will be provided as part of the legal pack.

DESIGNATIONS

Meepshole Wood and Crays Wood and designated as local wildlife sites by the Essex Wildlife Trust.

Meepshole Wood and Crays Wood are designated as part of London's Green Belt.

The entirety of Meepshole Wood is subject to a Tree Preservation Order under reference: TPO/2010/015

VAT

Should any sale of the land, as a whole, or any right attached to it become a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax shall be payable by the Buyer in addition to the contract price.

VIEWINGS

Viewings will be unaccompanied but must be during daylight hours with a copy of these particulars at a set time and date as agreed by the selling agents. Please contact the selling agents: Edward Plumb or Sarah Lucas on 01603 629871