Balderton, nr Dodleston, Chester, CH4

Property Details: - Type: Woodland - Bedrooms: 0 - Bathrooms: 0

Agent: Woods 4 Sale - National Phone: 01248 308461

<p><b><i>Exact location, viewing instructions and further details can be found in the brochure below.</i></b></p><p>A diverse and thriving woodland, in the historically rich county of Cheshire, close to the North Wales border</p><p>Located just outside the historical, charming walled city of Chester, Bretton Woods South is a diverse property which presents an opportunity to take on the stewardship of a wonderful amenity woodland with ongoing conservation and ecological restoration potential. A stone’s throw from the Welsh border, the woodland was once part of the Duke of Westminster’s Estate and has been in the care of a group of Trustees since 1996. The sale of Bretton Woods South is a unique chance to own and shape the future of an established woodland in the Cheshire countryside. </p><p>The canopy is made up of ash, sycamore and oak, with the lower levels being comprised of hawthorn, holly, hazel, elm and field maple. The forest floor is awash with wood avens - herb Robert, bluebells and hart’s tongue ferns. Birdlife is plentiful in the wood with nuthatch, woodpecker and goldcrest regularly visiting. </p><p>The woodland is well connected being just 4 miles from Chester to the north and 11 miles from Wrexham to the south, with both the M56 and M6 in reach for travelling from further afield. There are the remains of an old soft track which bisects the woodland, which is somewhat overgrown but could be easily opened out by removing some smaller shrubs. Access is off Church Road and through an old gateway. </p><p>The current owners wish to ensure Bretton Woods South's long term management is upheld and safeguarded by someone passionate about the conservation and stewardship of woodland. The woodland is ideal for a new owner who is committed to its responsible management — whether for personal enjoyment, nature conservation, quiet recreation, or a combination of these. This is a great piece of amenity woodland that presents many leisure opportunities such as camping, bushcraft and exploring the woodland ecology.</p><p><b>Our Forester'sThoughts</b></p><p>Harry says...</p><p>"I would clear some of the scrub and smaller trees from the main ride to allow more light to reach the woodland floor, thus diversifying the age class and species composition further and creating appealing habitat for invertebrates. </p><p>I would thin some of the smaller trees around the mature trees, known as ‘halo thinning’ to promote growth and their ongoing health. I would supplement this thinning with some enrichment planting of native broadleaves to provision a resilient and diverse woodland for the future. </p><p>The purchase of Bretton Woods South would suit an individual with a passion for conservation, or even a community group keen to ensure the woodland’s future aligns with the aspirations of the current custodians."</p><p><b>Please remember some management operations require approval and/or a licence.</b></p>