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Description

Bluebell Creek lies a short distance southeast of Maidstone and forms part of a wider Ancient Woodland known as Warren Wood, formally part of the Leeds Castle Estate.

Situated on gentle sloping loamy clay soils, the north of the wood comprises vigorous and maturing ash, oak, birch and sweet chestnut with majestic oak and sweet chestnut standard above.  A lush shrub layer beneath consists of hawthorn, hazel coppice and field maple. Towards the southern end, a well-established plantation of sweet chestnut is showing good form. With the benefit of a Forestry Commission thinning licence in place, a new owner could begin a management program to further enhance this flourishing wood, with the potential of a good fuel supply. During spring, the ground layer becomes an absolute delight, with carpets of bluebell (an Ancient Woodland indicator), wood anemone, red campion, blackberry and bracken.

The east boundary is flanked by a meandering seasonal stream, bridged towards the south by an attractive fallen mature sweet chestnut, perhaps a useful crossing for wildlife! Mammals such as fallow deer, badger, common dormouse and fox add to the diverse woodland community. Feathered visitors include willow tit, lesser spotted woodpecker, buzzard and an array of vocal songsters.

This manageable woodland is a perfect opportunity for a keen woodsperson to yield some quality timber as well as enjoying a weekend or two camping. Bluebell Creek is accessed via a good hard surfaced track navigable with a 2WD car.

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If It Were Mine

I would firstly remove the tree shelters, then, after a period of getting to know the woodland, I would consider a very gentle thinning programme making careful selections to greater enhance the quality and variety of the trees to be retained. A grassy location toward the southern boundary would make a good spot for overnighting once strimmed.

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To View This Woodland

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

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Residential Planning Permission

You are extremely unlikely to get residential planning permission for this woodland.

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Directions & Access

• From junction 8 of the M20, head southeast on the A20 towards Lenham and Leeds Castle.
• Passing the Mercure Hotel on the right, take the second exit off the roundabout and continue on the A20 towards Lenham and Herrietsham.
• Shortly after, take the first exit off the roundabout and continue along the A20.
• After half a mile, turn left just after the Park Gate Inn pub on the right, onto Hospital Road.
• Continue along the lane passing under the motorway and bear left, crossing a railway bridge after 90 metres.
• Bear right and continue along Hospital Road for 200 metres and you will see our Woods4sale sign and after 30 metres on the right, a black security bar gate (point A on the plan below).
• Please park in a suitable safe place off the road not obstructing through traffic. Sorry we do not provide keys for viewings.
• Climb under the security bar and continue along the stone track for 360 metres and you will arrive at a short green and red painted wooden post (point B), where the woodland begins on the right.

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Boundaries

• The north boundary is indicated by green paint on wooden posts and trees.
• The northwest boundary is indicated by red paint on wooden posts and trees.
• The east boundary is the centre of the stream.
• The south boundary is the low earth bund with fields beyond.

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Sporting Rights

The sporting rights are owned and included in the sale. They are not let.

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Mineral Rights

The mineral rights are owned and included in the sale except as reserved by statute.

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Rights Of Way

• There is a right of way granted for all times and all purposes over the route AB on the plan below.
• A right of way is reserved over the route BC for the benefit of the woodland beyond.
• A shared maintenance clause covers all the rights of way with liability according to use.
• There are no public rights of way in this woodland.

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Fencing Liabilities

There are no known fencing obligations.

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Restrictive Covenants

There are some restrictive covenants to protect the woodland and the environment. Please click on the button below to view these.

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How To Buy

This woodland is being sold on a fixed price basis. We require the following information in writing before we mark a woodland as sold and take it off the market (please ensure you have funds in place before doing this):

• The name and price of the woodland
• Confirmation you have viewed the woodland
• Full name (including middle names), address, phone number and date of birth of all legal purchasers
• Please confirm how you will be funding the purchase and that you have cleared funds available
• The full contact details of your instructed solicitor (including name of company, contact name, email address, telephone number and full address)

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Maps & Plans

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Note

Plans, areas and particulars are for reference only. They have been carefully checked by us but we cannot guarantee their accuracy and they 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.

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Woods4Sale Interest

Woods4Sale Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.