Disleybank Wood, Light Alders Lane, Disley, Stockport - 8.04 Acres

LOCATION

The wood is situated 0.6 of a mile to the west of the centre of the popular village of Disley and on the eastern outskirts of the locality of High Lane. The town centre of Stockport is approximately 6 miles to the northwest via the A6 and from which there are good road links to the M60 and wider Greater Manchester road network. To the southwest the A6 links to the towns of New Mills, Buxton and the Peak District National Park. Situated only 0.2 of a mile to the south is the entrance to the highly regarded Lyme Park Estate owned by The National Trust and a major tourist attraction in the area.

DIRECTIONS

From Disley Railway station, proceed west on the A6 for 0.8 mile of a mile. Shortly after passing the entrance to Lyme Park, turn right onto Light Alders Lane. Proceed for 0.14 of a mile towards Jacksons Edge Road and the entrance gateway to the wood is on the righthand side as identified by a Whittaker & Biggs 'For Sale' sign.

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VIEWINGS

The wood may be viewed during daylight hours on foot whilst in possession of a copy of these particulars and which will constitute authority to view.

Anyone inspecting the land does so entirely at their own risk and neither the selling agents nor the vendors accept any responsibility or liability for any injuries or consequential loss howsoever caused.

DESCRIPTION

8.04 ACRES (3.25 HECTARES)
(EDGED RED ON THE ATTACHED PLAN)
The wood has road frontage and gated access off both Light Alders Lane on the western boundary and Jacksons Edge Road on the northern boundary and comprises of a broad mature mix of deciduous and coniferous tree species to include Oak, Beech, Sycamore, Larch and an understory of Holly and Rhododendron, together with open areas providing a mosaic of habitats for a wide range of species of mammals, birds and insects. Weaving through the wood are a number of animal tracks and to walk through the wood is a wonderful escape from the pressures of the modern world.

The western, northern and eastern boundaries are defined by a combination of dry stone walls and post and rail/wire fencing and the southern boundary is undefined. The wood slopes up gently in a west to east direction and to the north there is open farmland and to the south further woodland and historic stone quarries.

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WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY ETC.

The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights including Rights of Way whether public or private, light, drainage, water and electricity supply, and all other rights, obligations, easements, quasi easements and all wayleaves or covenants whether disclosed or not.

Two footpaths are shown on the Cheshire East Council Definitive Map, with one running through the northwestern corner from a neighbouring grassland field to Jacksons Edge Road and a second running from Jacksons Edge Road, along the driveway to Homestead Farm, entering the wood and then exiting on the southern boundary.

TENURE AND POSSESSION

The land is sold freehold and with vacant possession granted upon completion.

SERVICES

There are no mains services connected to the land.

OVERAGE

There is no Development Overage Clause on the sale of this land.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Cheshire East Council,
c/o Municipal Buildings,
Earle Street,
Crewe
CW1 2BJ

METHOD OF SALE

The property is to be offered for sale by Private Treaty. The Sellers reserve the right to exclude any of the property shown or to generally amend the particulars.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT

Peter Kirton-Darling MRICS FAAV or Shannon Fairey
Whittaker and Biggs
45-49 Derby Street
Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 6HU

PARTICULARS

Particulars written August 2024
Photographs taken August 2024