The woodland boasts an appealing mix of broadleaved trees interspersed with a few conifers, particularly beech, oak, and Scots pine of remarkable scale. These impressive specimens dominate parts of the woodland, where the expansive canopies of these giants have created ideal sheltered clearings for establishing a base camp from which family woodland activities can be centred. The lofty boughs of these trees, together with the secluded location away from human habitation, also provide excellent cover for more timid bird species, including the tawny owl, European honey buzzard, and Dartford warbler.

Areas of native woodland continue to support and protect a great number of our indigenous species. These extend well beyond the familiar and much-loved woodland mammals. Seldom seen, but equally important within the woodland ecosystem, are the bat species and myriad insect life upon which they feed. The Serotine bat is a UK species that is sadly now in decline. It was once relatively common in the south of England, but modern building methods have reduced its preferred roosting habitat in gaps within roofs and walls. Although it is not often found roosting in woodland, its foraging routes from nearby buildings mean that it is sometimes sighted in this more insect-rich environment.

As is the case for all our woodlands, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the woodland.

Serotine Wood provides an opportunity to enjoy not only a mature, level woodland on a manageable scale, but also a fascinating rural environment that reflects the social history of aristocratic patronage and the great landed estates of the nobility that once dominated ownership of the local area.