Broad Lane, Upper Bucklebury RG7

77.2 acres (31.2 hectares)

An attractive and productive parcel of managed woodland in West Berkshire.

An attractive and productive parcel of managed woodland in West Berkshire.

Principally stocked with conifers, some oak and sweet chestnut Blacklands copse offers a rare opportunity to acquire a parcel of woodland currently being managed to produce commercial timber.

In all extending to 77 acres (31 hectares)

For sale by private treaty as a whole.

Location
Blacklands Copse is located south of Upper Bucklebury, a village in West Berkshire. The nearby A34 and M4 link road users to Reading circa 12 miles and Oxford c.30
miles. Closer in proximity, the A4 links to Thatcham c.2 miles and Newbury c.9 miles.

Amenities
The nearby Thatcham provides a range of amenities including shops, pubs and recreational centres. Within a short drive, Reading town centre offers a wealth of restaurants, shops and transport links to other cities, including London.

Land
Blacklands Copse is an attractive and productive parcel of woodland comprising a total of 77.20 acres (31.24 hectares) with a right of way access leading from Broad Lane to the north. A series of well laid out internal tracks and rides provide access to the woodland.

It is undulating and generally slopes from north to south and is divided internally into planted parcels within differing management timelines. Principally stocked with conifers alongside a mix of oak and sweet chestnut it offers great amenity value alongside its core timber use.

Woodland Management
Proactive management of the woodland is being undertaken by Wessex Woodland Management Ltd. Further details on stocking, planting and yields are available on request.

Tenure & Possession
The leasehold title to the property is offered for sale. The original vendors were granted a lease of 999 years which commenced on the 14th September 1954 at an annual rent of £9.75 with no provision for rent reviews.

Designations
Part of Blacklands Copse sits within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Blacklands Copse is designated by Natural England as a Plantation on an Ancient Woodland Site (PAWS).

Services
As far as the selling agent is informed no services are connected.

Wayleaves, Easements
& Rights of Way
The property is sold subject to the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves from masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water, gas and other pipes, whether specifically referred
to or not.

NB: Access to the property is via a 15FT wide right of way for all times and all purposes from Broad Lane as shown coloured brown on the plan. The owner of the land to the west of the property has a right of way along the track on the western boundary, which is also a public bridleway. A small MOD monitoring device is located within the property. Further details on request.

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