Sidmouth Woods, Sidmouth, Devon
65.99 hectares (163.06 acres)
Available as a whole or in two lots
Guide Price
Whole - £750,000
Lot 1 - £450,000
Lot 2 - £300,000
Sidmouth 0.5 miles, Honiton 8 miles, Exeter 10 miles (all distances are approximate)
• Freehold
• Commercial conifer and broadleaved woodland with a diverse age
• structure and opportunities for income generation from timber harvesting
• Attractive and prominent coastal position with sea views
• Available as a whole or in two lots
Sidmouth Woods extends to approximately 65.99 hectares (163.06 acres) of attractive and well-managed commercial woodland, offering buyers the opportunity to acquire a significant forestry holding in a highly desirable location. With a long-standing management history and established programme of harvesting and thinning, the property combines immediate appeal with strong long-term investment potential.
Douglas fir, Corsican pine, and Scots pine are the principal species across the woodlands, providing a strong foundation for long-term timber production. The woodland is divided into management compartments, many of which comprise well-structured mixed-species crops. Regular thinning over many years has created an attractive and productive forest, with much of the woodland now benefitting from established understorey regeneration and an increasing presence of native broadleaved species. This provides purchasers with considerable flexibility, whether seeking near-term income from timber production or focusing on long-term capital appreciation and future crop development.
The woodland enjoys a broad age structure and varied species composition, combining conifers with a significant broadleaved component throughout, contributing to the character and amenity appeal of the property.
Administrators have been appointed over the selling company. The Joint Administrators act as agents of the Company and without personal liability.
VIEWING
Strictly by prior agreement with the selling agents who should be contacted in advance to advise on access arrangements. For the personal safety of interested parties, please be aware of potential for hazards at the Property and please ensure good forest hygiene measures are followed, such as cleaning boots, equipment, vehicles and machinery, which will help protect woodlands from potentially damaging pests and diseases.
