Woodland at Gunby Lea Farm

Approximately 26.55 acres of attractive woodland situated in the heart of the National Forest.

Location
The woodland is situated between Grangewood, a small rural hamlet and Overseal, a popular and active village within the county of South Derbyshire. Overseal has a variety of local amenities. The market towns of Ashby de la Zouch and Swadlincote are within easy reach and offer retail shops, public houses, restaurants, and a leisure centre.

Access to the woodland is from Gunby Hill via a gated entrance.

Travel distances
•Swadlincote: 4.2 miles
•Ashby de la Zouch: 5.7 miles
•Burton upon Trent: 8.4 miles
•Tamworth: 11.7 miles

Distance to tourist venues
•Conkers: 2.9 miles
•Twycross Zoo: 6.3 miles
•Calke Abbey: 9 miles
•Drayton Manor: 15.1 miles

Description
The property extends to approximately 26.55 acres and comprises of a large block of woodland with grassland areas and wide sweeping rides between the trees.

The woodland has mature hedged boundaries and has been well maintained with paths mown along the rides between the trees. There are large areas of grassland within the woodland planting.

The woodland comprises of a mixed broad leaves and coniferous woodland providing a good habitat for a variety of wildlife. The woodland species comprise of oak, ash, sweet chestnut, wild cherry, walnut, field maple, small leaved lime, holly, hazel, pine and larch.

Woodland Grant Scheme
The woodland was established under the National Forest Tender Scheme in 2003. The agreement has reached the end of the annual payment period however as per the schemes requirements the land should remain under appropriate woodland management and felling licenses must be applied for for the removal of trees. Purchasers should be aware of the obligations under the agreement and be prepared to take on the management responsibility

The permissive public access is to remain on the land until 2028.

Further information on the tender scheme is available on request

Services
There are no services currently connected to the property. Purchasers are to make their own enquiries as to connectivity.

Overage Clause
The property is sold with an overage clause which claws back 25% of any development uplift in value attributed to any change of use or planning permission for a period of 25 years. For the avoidance of doubt the overage will not be triggered by any agricultural, equestrian or forestry use

Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way
There are two public footpath that cut across the property. There are several permissive tracks throughout the woodland as per the grant scheme requirements.
The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all other easements, wayleaves and rights of way that may exist at the time of the sale, whether disclosed or not.

Planning
The property sits within the confines of South Derbyshire District Council. Subject to planning the property may be suitable for leisure and tourism uses.

Tenure and Possession
The property is sold freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Viewing Arrangements
The property may be viewed from the public footpath at any
reasonable time. Please contact Anna Meynell Tel:01530-877977 Option 2