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Nicola's Meadow £69,000 Freehold

Description

This appealing meadow is a neatly contained parcel of lush green pasture, bordered on the south by a mature, wildlife-rich hedgerow that provides both shelter and privacy. A stoned track runs along the eastern edge, offering excellent access to all parts of the land, with a convenient pad of hardstanding on the eastern boundary for parking. The openness of the field allows for long views across the grassland and across neighbouring countryside. Nicola's meadow occupies a quiet corner of this part of East Sussex.

From the entrance, the meadow falls ever so gently away, in a westerly direction, giving the land a subtle sense of depth and movement. At its centre lies a seasonal pond, which comes to life in wetter months with reflective water and visiting wildlife, before receding during drier spells to reveal fresh growth. This feature adds character and variety to the meadow, making it a naturally engaging place to explore or manage for biodiversity.

Across the year, the meadow shifts in quiet and interesting ways. Spring brings a flush of new grass and activity around the pond, while summer highlights the soft hum of insects moving through the hedgerow. As autumn arrives, the hedgerow reveals its structure beneath the fading foliage, and the meadow settles into a peaceful stillness. Whether managed for conservation, light grazing, or simple enjoyment, the land offers a characterful and rewarding space to spend time outdoors.

Features

- Quiet and peaceful meadow

- No public rights of way

- Attractive seasonal pond in the heart of the meadow

- Mature hedgerow forming the southern boundary

- Woodland borders creating a sense of privacy and shelter

- Excellent access via a stoned track

Access, tracks and footpaths

No public rights of way. The meadow is accessed via a well maintained track leading from Watermill Lane.

Rights and covenants

Sporting rights are included with the sale of the land.

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

Local area and history

The meadow was formerly a part of Buckholt Farm. The name “Buckholt” derives from the Old English for “beech thicket,” and the land was historically part of the Manors of Buckholt and Bexhill, with ties to Battle Abbey. Buckholt Manor itself, now a Grade II listed building, dates to the late 16th century and was associated with medieval parks, ironworks, and hop-growing, reflecting the area’s long agricultural and industrial heritage. Nearby Battle, famed for the 1066 Battle of Hastings, and the surrounding villages such as Catsfield, preserve the character of rural East Sussex, with centuries of layered history visible in local churches, farmhouses and woodland estates.

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Boundaries

Southern: mature hedgerow

Western: ditch between the meadow and neighbouring woodland

Northern: field stakes

Eastern: field stakes at the edge of the access track

Find this wood

Location

  • OS Landranger: OS No. 199
  • Grid ref: TQ 741 113
  • Nearest post code: TN39 5EB
  • GPS coordinates: 50.875, 0.473895

Location map

Directions

  • When heading south from the village of Catsfield, drive down Church Road, past St Laurence's Church, and all the way down the hill.
  • Keep going until you reach a white waymarker post with a sign for the hamlet of "Henley's Down".
  • Turn right at this point, down Watermill Lane, heading in the direction of Sidley and Bexhill.
  • Keep driving south for around 1.75km at which point you will see a "Woodland for sale" sign attached to a tree on your left hand side.
  • Turn left immediately after the sign down a small country lane, in the direction of Buckholt Farm.
  • Head down this lane for 600m and the main entrance gate to the site is on your left hand side, marked by a second Woodlands sign.
  • Park on the splay in front of the gate and carefully climb the field gate.
  • From here, walk the track down across the first field and through the hedgerow, where Nicola's Meadow is immediately on your left hand side.

How we support our buyers

Membership of the small woodland owners’ group

EITHER £300 for a woodland course of your choice

OR £300 contribution towards buying trees, tree shelters or stakes

One year's free membership of the royal forestry society

Please note this wood is owned by woodlands.co.uk.

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 their mobile phone. The first offer at the stated price which is accepted, whether by phone or email, has priority.

Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception. You should exercise common sense and caution, such as wearing appropriate footwear and avoiding visiting during high winds.

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.

A delightful pasture field close to the South Coast, including a pond and mature hedgerow, well suited to a conservation project.

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Managed by Anton Baskerville

Telephone: 07952 694 652

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