Ferris Meadow, Surrey

Ferris Meadow is an ideal opportunity for those looking to undertake a significant woodland creation project or to enjoy for private amenity use, which could extend to grazing for horses. Situated on the boundary between Surrey and Greater London, the land presents a rare chance to own a completely private parcel of land within a short drive of London.

The open meadow extends to circa 5 acres and is nearly completely flat, providing a blank canvas which could be utilised for a number of purposes. This could include woodland creation, through a grant funded tree planting programme, for either private amenity or carbon offsetting purposes. Other activities could include wildflower meadow development or a rewilding approach, whereby one lets mother nature take the wheel and sees what arises. The extensive nearby woodland will offer an abundant source of seeds for natural regeneration of the open land. The meadow may also be a good fit for those looking for land to graze horses.

The boundaries of the meadow are clearly shown on the ground by field stakes along the northern, southern and eastern edges, which are marked with turquoise paint. The western boundary is an earth bund which separates the meadow from the access track. The track is well stoned and runs down to Farleigh Court Road, which provides year-round access. A secondary access route (un-stoned) runs the length of the meadow along its southern boundary, ensuring vehicular access along the edge of the land.

Along with the open meadow, the land includes around 2 ½ acres of mature broadleaved woodland at the eastern edge. This woodland links up continuously with much larger blocks of woodland in the local area, including nature reserves, making it a wildlife corridor of significant importance – a space where arboreal and terrestrial mammals can navigate their territories without interruption. The woodland is abuzz with life and colour at Spring time, as the bluebells adorn the woodland floor and the blossoms explode into life. Along the boundary line of the meadow and the woodland extends an impressive wall of blackthorn, whose white flowers make a pleasing visual spectacle when looking east. Within the woodland, veteran trees including Chestnut, Cherry, Oak and Hornbeam stand tall amongst the coppice trees below. There is some windblown timber within the woodland, which could either left in place as deadwood (an important part of the woodland ecosystem) or harvested for firewood for those with the right chainsaw skills.

Overall, Ferris Meadow is an extensive private haven on the outskirts of London, with the peace and quiet of rural countryside. It would be of interest to individuals, families or small businesses looking for an entirely private parcel of land with abundant potential for environmental activities and amenity use. Please note that this land is not suitable for development.