Land for sale

Snodwell Woods, Cotleigh, Honiton EX14

An attractive 9.52 acre (3.85 ha) parcel of mixed broadleaved and coniferous woodland in a quiet rural location close to Cotleigh, with frontage to the Umborne Brook. For sale by Formal Tender with tenders closing at 12 noon on Tuesday 19th August 2025.

The Property

A rare opportunity for purchasers to acquire a very attractive parcel of gently sloping mixed broadleaved and coniferous woodland. Occupying a quiet, peaceful position under Stockland Hill in the Blackdown Hills aonb (now National Landscape). There are fine views over the surrounding countryside from the woodland.

The vendors have owned the woodland over 12 years. It is accessed from Post Lane via a hard track (which is also a bridleway), crossing a neighbours field. The woodland is mainly gently sloping with some clearings, the Umborne Brook forms the western boundary. The main species include Oak, Beech, Birch, Rowan, Holly, Douglas Fir and Larch - there are a significant number of large trees, areas of naturally regenerated coppice and in season masses of Bluebells and other wildflowers.

A useful hard track provides access up the centre of the main section of woodland, at the end of the track close to the northern boundary is an interesting dilapidated brick-built kiln and some wood working equipment (including the remains of a rack saw). The vendors regularly see badger, foxes, deer and wonderful birdlife in the woodland. In all a wonderful, tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life, conveniently located close to the villages of Cotleigh and Stockland, only a few miles off the main A30/A303.

Services

None connected, access to natural water.

Rights Of Way

The access track off Post Lane to the woodland is also a Public Bridleway, there is a formal right of way in place.

Local Authority

East Devon District Council, EX14 1EJ
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Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Solicitors

Kitson & Trotman, Beaminster, DT8 3AN
Tel: Ref: Jason Hodnett
Email:

Directions

From Honiton take the A30 east, proceed for about 5 miles. At the crossroads turn right onto Stockland Hill (just before Otter Vale Isuzu Garage/Upottery road) sign posted Axminster and Stockland. Continue for 0.5 of a mile and turn right onto Post Lane. Continue down the hill for about 0.3 miles and the entrance to the woodland via the Bridleway will be found on your left hand side and marked by our sale boards.
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Viewing

During daylight hours with particulars to hand, having first informed the sole agents Symonds & Sampson llp. Further information is available from Ross Willmington or Ella Wittridge on .

Method Of Sale

Tenders are invited to be submitted on the attached Formal Tender form prior to 12 noon on Tuesday 19th August 2025. For further details please contact the sole agents, Symonds & Sampson.