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Laud Wood, Kent - 12 ½ acres, £55,000

This is an impressive ancient semi-natural oak woodland. For a couple of centuries chestnut and hazel coppice understorey has provided a regular crop for the owner. At long intervals the oaks have been harvested as well. Currently this is quite an open woodland, with its own internal track, and lots of light coming in from the boundary with the farmland on the north western side. More open areas could be created within the wood by coppicing selected areas of chestnut or hazel, providing useful hardwood supplies, and  encouraging more wild flowers and the butterflies for which the Blean is renowned. It would even be possible to get a felling licence to remove some of the oaks, allowing the remainder to spread their branches and still leave some sunlit patches beneath. Although deep within South Bishopsden wood, Laud is approached easily along a stoned track which can be used (with discretion) in all weathers.  

 A recent archaeological survey  highlights some interesting features  of the area.

 The owner of Laud Wood will have vehicle rights of way along the tracks on the map marked in green.

The purchasers of the woodland will be asked to enter into a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of adjoining woodlands and meadows.

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How to find this woodland

You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself - please take these sales details with you, and do remember to check that it is still available. If you have seen the woodland and wish to be accompanied on a second more detailed visit please contact our local manager.

Local manager

Simon Feltham
07761 615 535
simon@woodlands.co.uk

Read more about Simon.

Directions

·         There is access directly off the A2 at ‘Gate Services’, which is only accessible to westbound traffic.

·         If approaching from the west, exit the A2 at the Upper Harbledown turning, and turn right over the A2, rejoining it westbound.

·         Then almost immediately turn into Gate Services.

·         There is parking at the Little Chef in Gate Services.

·         Walk just beyond the garage and turn left up a tarmac track (and public footpath)

·         After about 120 meters go past a galvanised metal gate, keeping to the left hand track into the woods.

·         After a further 250 meters along a stoned track you will reach another metal gate and a ‘Woodlands for Sale’ sign.

·         Go around the gate and walk up the stoned track for a further 300 meters.

·         Laud Wood will be on your right, with Mauve markings.

Boundaries:

 The boundaries of the wood are indicated with Mauve markings.

Our regional managers are often out working in our woodlands, so if you email an offer and want to be sure it has been received, please phone our manager on his or her mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.

All woodlands are sold at a fixed price, and include free membership of the Small Woods Association and the Royal Forestry Society, as well as £300 towards paying for a course (or courses) to help with managing and enjoying your woodland.

These particulars are for guidance only and, though believed to be correct, do not form part of any contract. Woodland Investment Management Ltd hereby give notice under section 21 of the Estate Agents Act 1979 of their interest in the land being sold.

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