SOLD: Bigbury Meadow £35,000 Freehold
- Near Aveton Gifford, Modbury, Devon
- nearly 1 ½ acres
- Devon
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Picnic bench with fine views
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Impressive mature oak tree
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Tree lined bounary along the northern edge
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Looking over the meadow from the north-eastern edge
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Looking towards the eastern bounday
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Birds-foot-trefoil flowers
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Copse area
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Natural regeneration of trees
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Small copse of hazel
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Entrance onto the meadow
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Access along a stoned track
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Good sized open space with numerouns opportunites
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View from the bench
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Looking over the meadow
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Main access gate
Description
This stunning meadow offers a wide range of possibilities, from occasional family camping getaways in this beautiful part of Devonshire to creating an orchard, planting trees, or establishing a small rewilding sanctuary.
The meadow slopes gently southwards, capturing the sun. The habitat created when the grass is allowed to grow long during the summer months provides ideal conditions for a variety of butterflies and other insects.
Scalloping along the north-western edge of the meadow reveals a mixed copse of trees. This thicket provides shelter and privacy for both the purchaser and the fauna that inhabits the local area.
A great space to spend some peaceful and well-deserved ‘me’ time, or as a fun place to visit with family and friends, with the popular South Devon coastline within easy reach, including Bigbury-on-Sea and the tidal Burgh Island.
Trees
An impressive hedge bank, which runs along the northern and eastern boundaries, hosts an impressive array of mature trees, including some large oaks.
Here, you will also find a diverse range of tree species, including ash, willow, hazel, birch and hawthorn.
Wildlife
Butterflies such as the meadow brown flit through the meadow grass, while the presence of the plant bird’s-foot trefoil provides a valuable food source for the caterpillars of other butterfly species, such as the common blue.
Features
The hedge banks that form the northern and eastern boundaries are shown on maps of the area dating back to the 1890s.
There is a picnic bench at the top of the meadow, where you can sit and enjoy the view across the meadow and beyond.
Access, tracks and footpaths
From the public highway, a metalled road leads to the main entrance gate. From here, a stone track continues all the way to the woodland. There is also a small stone-surfaced area at the entrance providing convenient parking.
The meadow is private, with no public rights of way crossing the land.
Rights and covenants
As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.
Activities
Bigbury Meadow is perfectly set up for family days out, with the picnic bench and surrounding clearing providing an ideal spot for relaxed picnics and occasional overnight camping trips beneath the stars.
The open meadow also offers an exciting opportunity for a small-scale rewilding or tree-planting project. Perhaps you could plant a new hedge along the track, create a varied orchard with a selection of fruit trees, or simply allow areas of the meadow to develop naturally. With its peaceful setting and natural character, there are plenty of possibilities to make Bigbury Meadow your own.
Local area and history
Within the local vicinity of the meadow are a number of stunning places to explore, including the charming rural village of Aveton Gifford. With a history dating back to Neolithic times, the village is home to the historic St Andrew’s Church, one of the oldest churches in Devon, with its origins dating back to around 1250 AD.
Just a couple of miles to the north, along the A379, lies the thriving market town of Modbury, offering a delightful selection of independent shops, traditional pubs and restaurants.
Within a 15-minute drive to the south are the beautiful beaches of Bantham, a renowned surfing destination, and the ever-popular Bigbury-on-Sea, from which the meadow has been named. From Bigbury beach, you can visit the iconic Burgh Island, home to the famous Burgh Island Hotel. Enjoy lunch at the historic Pilchard Inn, take a stroll along the sandy beach, or experience the unique sea tractor as the tide cuts the island off from the mainland.
Wood maps
This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.
Find this wood
This wood is now sold, please do not visit the wood without the permission of the owner.
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 202
- Grid ref: SX 679 504
- Nearest post code: PL21 0SX
- GPS coordinates: 50.3393, -3.85731
Location map
Directions
- If travelling from the north, leave the A38 Devon Expressway, travelling towards Plymouth, at the exit signposted Wrangaton.
- If travelling from Kingsbridge in the south, take the A379 northwards through Aveton Gifford and Ashford until you see the sign for Heathfield Down, as described below, and follow the directions from there.
- At the T-junction, turn left onto the A3121 towards Modbury.
- At Kittaford Cross, continue straight across onto the B3196, signposted for Loddiswell and California Cross.
- At California Cross, continue past the filling station, taking the second left, signposted Bigbury (B3392). Continue for approximately 2.5 miles to reach Harraton Cross.
- At Harraton Cross, turn left onto the A379 and continue for approximately 800 metres. Follow the road around a right-hand bend and take the first turning on the left, signposted Heathfield Down and a pottery.
- Park in the small lay-by on the right, ensuring that access to the gateway on the opposite side of the road is not obstructed.
- Walk down the road, crossing a stream, and you will find the access gate on your right, indicated by a ‘Woodlands for Sale’ sign. The purchaser will receive a key to the gate and will have full vehicular access rights.
- Walk around the right-hand side of the gate and follow the main track. You will see the entrance to Bigbury Meadow on your left, indicated by a ‘Bigbury Meadow’ name sign and parking area.
- Satnav/GPS note: The postcode PL21 0SX is for the point shown by the red dot on the location map.
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How we support our buyers
Membership of the small woodland owners’ group
£300 for a woodland course of your choice
One year's free membership of the royal forestry society
Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.
Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.
Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.
These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.
Bigbury Meadow, located in a highly sought-after location, is just a 15-minute drive from the beautiful beaches of Bantham.
