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4.14 acres, Woodland for Sale Lewen Wood, Basingstoke, Hampshire
For Sale - £85,000

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Located a short distance outside the historic village of Old Basing and close to Basingstoke town, Lewen Wood forms part of a larger wooded area and is accessed along a track via a locked gate.

Situated over level peaty soils its mature canopy consists of alder, birch, ash, poplar, oak, beech and willow along with larch and Norway spruce. Alder timber has been favoured for the production of electric guitar manufacturers since the 1950s, apparently valued for is ‘bright’ tone. Within the shrub layer you will discover holly, hazel coppice and hawthorn. Grasses and rush occupy some of the damper parts of the woodland, and spring and summer flora includes primrose, wood anemone, daffodil, purple loosestrife and marsh marigold.

Towards the southeast of the wood is an area that has been deer fenced with a double gated access (external and internal), presenting a number uses - the current owner has utilised this for private dog walking. It is worth noting that unusually, this woodland does come with a covenant allowing it to be used as a dog exercising business. Alternatively, this part of the wood could be considered for other uses such as future woodland management and enhancement; a new owner could perhaps think about felling and replanting, the deer fence would most likely reduce deer browsing on newly planted trees post felling.

In addition to a number of tributary streams, a pleasant pond to the northeast offers an area to perhaps sit on a homemade bench and observe woodland life.

The feathered population includes goldcrest, owl, green woodpecker, wren, robin and many acoustic songsters. Mammals spotted here are deer (roe, fallow and muntjac), badger, fox, hare and wood mouse to name a few.

If It Were Mine
I would think about a management plan for the deer fenced area, possibly some experimental future climate tolerant species could be studied. Sitting beside the pond on long summer days would be a great spot for bushcraft activities and perhaps some domestic fuel could be yielded here too.

Alternatively, making use of the fenced area for a dog walking enterprise would be a viable option for generating an income stream whilst enjoying Lewen Wood.

Please remember some management operations require approval and/or a licence.