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Fixed Price£89,000

Courtenay Wood, Near South Molton, Devon

Land size
6 acres

Description

Courtenay Wood lies within the wooded valley of the River Taw and is recorded as an Ancient Replanted Woodland, meaning it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD. While the original native tree cover was historically felled and replanted predominantly with conifers, the woodland now includes areas of planted wild cherry, along with a mixed hedgerow and hazel coppice to the east.

The previous owner initiated an Ancient Woodland Restoration project, selectively removing pockets of Sitka spruce to encourage the natural regeneration of native species. This process has been further supported through targeted planting of additional native trees.

A picturesque stream flows through the heart of the woodland before joining the River Taw, enhancing both its ecological and visual appeal. The land is well drained and benefits from fertile soils.

Despite its peaceful and secluded character, Courtenay Wood is conveniently located within easy reach of the A377 and Portsmouth Arms railway station.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
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Date Posted
2026-10-09

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 25 Woodland listings in South West England (5+ acres).

This Property£14,833 / acre
Woodland Average (5+ acres) £7,362 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Limited NoneThree Limited NoneVodafone Limited None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • High Bickington Church of England Primary Academy2.2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Kings Nympton Community Primary School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    17
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Umberleigh Primary Academy3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chulmleigh Primary School4.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    226
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Beaford Community Primary & Nursery School5.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    118
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Chulmleigh Community College4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    735
    Type
    Academy converter
  • South Molton Community College6.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    656
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Great Torrington School7.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    863
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Park Community School9.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,408
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pilton Community College11 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,165
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar Church Street, Dolton5.4 miles
Spar - South Molton, South Molton7 miles
Sainsburys South Molton, South Molton7 miles

GP surgery

Wallingbrook Health Centre4.2 miles

Pharmacy

Boots7 miles

Hospital

South Molton Hospital6.8 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Portsmouth Arms Rail Station764 metres

Nearest bus stop

Twitchen Lane1.2 miles

Typical drive times

Barnstaple24 min · 13 miles
North Tawton29 min · 16 miles
South Molton22 min · 12 miles
Exeter (city)51 min · 29 miles
Great Torrington25 min · 12 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing is approximate, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 50 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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