Woodland for sale

TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT MARCHESI CENTRE, HOLLY ROAD, WINDERMERE, LA23 2AF ON 21ST OCTOBER 2022 AT 2.30PM Approximately 4 acres of mature native woodland at Skelwith Bridge, Ambleside. Situated in the heart of the Lake District.

Detached timber cabin with potential to develop subject to planning.

Summary
Spindle Coppice Wood comprises a single block of woodland, adjoining a larger woodland to the East (Park Coppice), with a small beck running through it and forming the eastern boundary. Along the northern boundary there are panoramic views of the Lakeland Fells.

The woodland is mature broadleaf woodland predominantly comprising oak and birch, with some sycamore and holly. It is located on the edge of existing Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland, with significant ASNW features. In recent years it has been managed primarily for nature and conservation. In the spring time there is a carpet of bluebells. Deer and red squirrels are seen regularly.

There is a detached timber cabin located in the centre of the woodland. It is constructed of a timber frame and timber cladding, with a felt roof and single glazed windows. It comprises 3 rooms as follows:

Kitchen 2.93m x 2.93m – external door and window, base unit with sink and drainer, and vinyl floor.
Living Room 2.93m x 2.69m – window, wooden floor and timber paneling to walls.
Bedroom 3.25m x 2.93m – external door and window, wooden floor, timber partitioning partially completed.

The cabin is in Council Tax Band A and has no occupancy restrictions on it. It offers potential for upgrading and modernising or development subject to planning.

The boundaries of the woodland are largely stockproof and comprise a mixture of dry stone wall, post and wire fencing and wire fencing, with vehicular gates at each access point. There are a number of telegraph poles situated on the land for which an annual wayleave is paid to the owner.