Birch Wood, Kilndown, near Lamberhurst, Kent. 5.35 acres (approx.) of mixed broadleaved woodland £27,950 freehold [#220].

An attractive young woodland of mixed broadleaves, including many Birch, Sweet Chestnut, Ash, Sycamore, Hornbeam and Oak. A stream runs along the edge of the wood. The trees are growing on a flat site with good access, close to the A21 London-Hastings road, 20 miles from the M25.

An attractive woodland of young broadleaved trees, including many Birch, Sweet Chestnut, Ash, Sycamore, Hornbeam and Oak. The trees are now between 15 – 30 feet high and growing well on the light fertile mineral soils. Chestnut coppice forms the framework to the growing trees, but the species composition could be manipulated by thinning to favour any of the species present.

A thinning operation would not only benefit the woodland, it would also produce a good quantity of valuable firewood that would make a sustainable supply for a household with a wood stove.

Wildlife and conservation are of particular interest here, with many species of wild plants and flowers, as well as many birds, deer and small mammals. Buzzards, Hawks, and Owls are common, and a local population of Roe Deer are frequently seen. Grey squirrels are abundant, and the woodland would benefit from a level of control.

The woodland is on a flat site, with a gentle stream forming the eastern boundary. The entire area is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest as an example of lowland native woodland with specific reference to the fauna and flora present in the open glades. Natural England (previously English Nature) specifically recommends the creation of more open glades that will be of benefit to the wild flowers found in the wood.

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Heading south east on the A21 from Royal Tunbridge Wells, continue past the turning for Lamberhurst. About 2 miles past Lamberhurst turn left up the narrow road signposted for Kilndown (just before a Little Chef). After about ½ mile you will come into the village of Kilndown. As you enter the village take the first right turn and then right again 150 metres further on. You will now be in Rogers Rough Road.

After another ½ mile you will see an entrance with two wooden gates on your right. On the gates is a sign saying “Combwell Project”. Go through these gates (shutting them if they are already shut) and park where you can without blocking the track.

If you then walk on down the track, passing the stables on your left, you will come into the woodland. Just inside the woodland you will see that the track splits, and the left hand fork goes up past a steel container. Follow this left hand fork.

Walk for another 300 metres and you will see a wooden post with a red painted top on your right. This marks the north west corner of Birch Wood, marked X on the plan below.

The northern boundary is indicated by wooden posts with yellow painted tops.

The western boundary along the track is indicated by wooden posts marked with red painted tops.

The southern boundary is the agricultural fence.

The eastern boundary is the centre of the stream.

The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale.

There are no known fencing liabilities.

These are included in the sale, except where reserved by statute.

The woodland owner will have a right of way from the council road up the private drive and along the forest track to point Y on the plan below. The owner will be expected to contribute a share of the cost of maintaining this access route.

There are no public rights of way in the woodland.

OS Landranger Series sheet: 188.

Gate at point A on the plan: TQ 708 347.

Centre of wood: TQ 703 338.

Nearest postcode to the woodland: TN17 2RJ.

You are welcome to view this woodland at any time during daylight hours. We do ask that you print these particulars and take them with you, mainly so you can correctly identify the boundaries and access points.

Once you have seen this woodland, you can contact us by telephone on 01248 364362, or by email at info@woods4sale.co.uk.

Plans, areas and particulars are for reference only. They have been carefully checked by us but we cannot guarantee their accuracy and do not form a part of any contract. Prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves, and we will give as much help as possible with all information we have available.