Residents are surprised as Birch Wood in St Anne’s is listed for sale, offering a unique chance to own a piece of woodland in Bristol.
Bristol: So, guess what? Birch Wood, this lovely patch of greenery in St Anne’s, is up for sale! Can you believe it? Almost nine acres are on the market for around £300,000. That’s a big chunk of land!
The owner is even willing to sell smaller bits, like a large garden, starting at just £25,000. How cool is that? It’s a chance for folks to snag their own slice of nature right in the city.
North Somerset agents are calling it a ‘fantastic opportunity.’ They say it could be used for all sorts of things, but you’ll need planning permission first. So, if you’re dreaming of a woodland retreat, keep that in mind!
The woods start near the St Anne’s tunnel by the Bristol to Bath railway line and stretch up the slope above the rowing club. The biggest piece of land is behind that, separating some back gardens. It’s a nice area, for sure.
Birch Wood has had a bit of a rocky history. A local group even formed to take care of it, cleaning up and making paths. It’s been through a few owners, but now it’s back on the market.
Previously, a property developer owned it, but after some local planning issues, they sold it to the Boomtown Festivals crew. Now, it’s up for grabs again, and people are buzzing about it.
There are smaller parcels available too, priced between £25,000 and £35,000, right near the railway tunnel. The larger pieces are going for £50,000 to £100,000, depending on the size. It’s a mixed bag!
This sale comes on the heels of other woodlands being sold off recently, which has raised some eyebrows among locals. It seems like everyone’s keeping an eye on what happens next.
