FOR SALE BY ONLINE AUCTION ON TUESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2026
TO REGISTER FOR LEGAL PACKS AND BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE
Rare opportunity to purchase 1.57 acres of mature woodland with timber forestry building
and concrete hard standing areas
Known as Stans Wood this freehold parcel of mature woodland extends to around 1.57 acre (stms). It forms part of Riddlesworth Woods and is located in an idyllic position well away from the nearest road. It includes a newly constructed 288 sq/ft forestry cabin building which measures around 12ft wide by 24 ft long. There are also three areas of concrete hardstanding believed to be the base of previous buildings, the measurements are 21ft x 14ft, 13-14ft x 24-26ft and 14.5ft x 36ft. The boundary is marked by wooden posts with blue tips.
The wood is located around six miles east of Thetford on the Norfolk / Suffolk border. It is accessed via a track off Knettishall Road. There is vehicular access via a metal gate which gives a right of way over a private track which leads to the site which adjoins an open field where there is off road parking for up to six vehicles.
Planning A certificate of lawful development has been issued by Breckland Council for the forestry building, formally confirming its lawful status. Certificate ref number. PL/2026/0948/CLEUD. Full documentation is available via the Breckland Council planning portal breckland.gov.uk/planning.
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Viewings Viewings will take place on the following dates, booking is essential:
Saturday 31st October
Tuesday 3rd November
Thursday 5th November
Saturday 7th November
Monday 9th November
To book an appointment, please call the Norwich office on 01603 505100
Tenure: Freehold
We draw your attention to the Special Conditions of Sale within the Legal Pack, referring to other charges in addition to the purchase price which may become payable. Such costs may include Search Fees, reimbursement of Sellers costs and Legal Fees, and Transfer Fees amongst others.
£600 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Administration Charge is a non-refundable £1,200 inc VAT payable on the fall of the virtual gavel.
Call the team on 01603 505 100 for more information
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