Arris Wood £145,000 Freehold
- Biddenden, Kent
- 7 ½ acres
- South East England
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Mature oak in Arris Wood
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The rustic bench
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The ride stop entrance to Arris Wood
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The stoned track leading to Arris Wood
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Mature oak
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Mountain ash
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Hornbeam
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A private walk track round the edge of the wood.
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Hard ferns - an ancient woodland indicator
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The public footpath to the east of Arris Wood - evidence of an old track
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Burr on an oak
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Younger oak
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An old drainage ditch
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Oak saplings
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The public footpath to the east of the wood
Description
Arris Wood is situated approx. 3km south-west of Biddenden and 4km north-east of Benenden in the county of Kent. A private stoned track provides access to the wood. There is a place for a new owner to park within the wood itself. From here, a private walk track takes you to a rustic bench placed in a small clearing hidden deep within the woodland. A private walk track has also been created inside the boundary of the wood enabling a new owner to easily access and explore the woodland. For more information on the trees please see the ‘Trees’ section below.
Trees
Arris Wood is an attractive oak woodland with hornbeam, birch, holly, and the occasional beech, sweet chestnut, sycamore and mountain ash. There is a very strong natural regeneration of young oak and other broadleaves throughout the woodland and some small patches of hornbeam coppice.
Arris Wood is designated as Ancient Semi-Natural Woodland (ASNW) by Natural England. Ancient Woodland has been under constant tree cover since at least 1600AD. It is valued as a rich reserve of biodiversity. The draft Woodland Management Plan for Bressenden Wood (of which Arris Wood is a part) is available upon request.
Wildlife
Roe deer can be found in the wider woodland with Muntjac and Fallow recorded in the vicinity. Bird species including spotted flycatcher, lesser redpoll, yellowhammer, marsh tit, grasshopper warbler, tree pipit, hawfinch, cuckoo and nightjar are recorded in the vicinity and might be present within the wider woodland.
For ideas on how to manage your woodland for wildlife why not have a look here:
https://www.woodlands.co.uk/owning-a-wood/managing-your-woodland-for-wildlife/
Features
- Extremely peaceful private woodland.
- Good all year-round access.
- Fields to the north and northwest, privately owned woodland on other sides.
- Rustic bench in a small private clearing.
Access, tracks and footpaths
Arris Wood is easily accessed from a quiet country lane (Benenden Road), through double locked metal gates (an owner will be provided a key for this locked gate). There is a stoned track providing access to the wood. There is a place for a new owner to park within the wood itself.
There is a public footpath outside the eastern boundary of the woodland.
Rights and covenants
The wood is sold with the sporting rights.
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.Activities
The new owner of Arris Wood will act as a custodian for this wonderful ancient woodland and will be able to decide on how the wood will be managed e.g. to promote biodiversity, or managing for wildlife, or creating glades, or simply to be enjoyed as a rich natural environment for family camping. For ideas, please visit https://www.woodlands.co.uk/owning-a-wood/looking-after-a-woodland/
Woodlands.co.uk are pleased to offer £300 for new owners to attend a woodland related course of their choosing to pursue their woodland interests.
We offer support for new woodland owners, including books, subscriptions, introductions to neighbours, advice on local suppliers and money towards relevant training. You can read more about this here: https://www.woodlands.co.uk/owning-a-wood/support/
Local area and history
The wood is situated approx. 3km south-west of Biddenden and 4km north-east of Benenden in the county of Kent. The nearby village of Biddenden was in the 1300’s part of an important centre for Broadcloth manufacture, with much of the very attractive high street built during this period. Biddenden Vineyard is located nearby, which in addition to producing some fine wines, is also Kent’s largest cider producer.
Ordnance Survey first edition maps indicate that the woodland boundaries have changed very little since the mid nineteenth century. Old maps indicate that the coniferization of the woodland probably occurred in the early 20th century and the woodland has been commercially managed for several decades.
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
The boundaries of the wood are indicated with BLUE markings.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 188
- Grid ref: TQ 835 359
- Nearest post code: TN27 8DX
- GPS coordinates: 51.0932, 0.619193
Location map
Directions
Please note, for satellite navigation, use the post code TN27 8DX. This will take you to the area as shown by the red dot on the map. Coordinates to the gate leading to Arris Wood (off Benenden Road) are: N51.092807, E0.632206. To find the wood follow the instructions below.
- From Ashford head south on the A28 for approx. 8 miles into Betherseden. In Bethersden take a right turn onto Bull Lane to Pot Kiln Lane. After 2 miles take a right onto High Halden Rd. After approx. 2 miles take a left turn onto the A262 Tenterden Road continuing straight over at the roundabout onto the Benenden Road. After approx. 1 mile go straight over the crossroads with Cranbrook Road (take care here – this is a known accident blackspot). A short distance up the road you will see Youngs Timber Merchants on the left-hand side of the road and the entrance to the wood opposite.
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- From Tunbridge Wells head south approx. 5 miles on the A21 turning left at roundabout onto the A262 to Goudhurst. Stay on the A262 into Sissinghurst and take the right turn opposite The Milk House onto Chapel Lane followed shortly by a left turn in Golford onto the Cranbrook Road. After approx. 3.5 miles you will come to a crossroads (take care here – this is a known accident blackspot). Take a right-turn onto the Benenden Road. A short distance up the road you will see Youngs Timber Merchants on the left-hand side of the road and the entrance to the wood opposite.
Once you arrive at the gate:
- Park opposite the road on the concrete in front of Youngs Timber Yard making sure you are not blocking the entrance / door or anyone in (we have an agreement with the yard to park here to view the wood). Please take care crossing the road.
- Walk past the gate and up the track approx. 175 meters where you will see a small shed on the left. Follow the stoned track round to the left for approx. 650 meters until you reach a metal gate. Pass through this gate continuing on the stoned track. The ride stop entrance to Arris Wood is the far side of the public footpath with its boundaries marked in BLUE.
- Sat Nav note: The post code TN27 8DX is for the point shown on the location map by the red dot.
How we support our buyers
Membership of the small woodland owners’ group
£300 for a woodland course of your choice
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 private ancient broadleaved woodland suitable for a variety of amenity uses, with good access set on level ground.
