Splice Wood £95,000 Freehold
- Lamberhurst, near Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- about 4 ¾ acres
- South East England
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Bluebells flourish in the Spring
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The ride stop entrance to Splice Wood
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The rustic bench in a small private clearing
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Sweet chestnut coppice
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Amongst the birch
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Mature oak and mixed broadleaves
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Natural clearings on the woodland floor
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Sweet chestnut standard
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A resiliant holly tree
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An old twisted chestnut trunk
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Pile of seasoning firewood
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Fern
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An old chestnut coppice stool
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Sweet chestnut shell
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Fungus
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The posts along the southern boundary
Description
Bluebells flourish in the springtime in this ancient woodland; and animal tracks weave through the understory signifying deer and possibly badgers have made this wider woodland environment their home. Mature towering oaks and younger mixed broadleaves provide a variety of tree species and ages. Ferns grow in the sunny clearings where a rustic bench has been installed. In early autumn fungus appear, offering a chance for a forager to see what could be cultivated from the woodland.
A varied wood featuring oak, sweet chestnut, silver birch, ash, goat willow, and hazel. A new owner could ‘halo thin’ (removing surrounding trees, shrubs, or non-native conifers directly from around a mature, ancient, or veteran tree) some of the mature oak, taking birch for firewood and encouraging the oaks themselves to thrive. There is a plentiful supply of firewood in this wood, providing fuel for campfires in the woods and heating the home in a wood burning stove.
Splice Wood is situated in a tranquil rural setting within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) just north of Bewl Water near Lamberhurst in Kent off the A21. A stoned track provides all year-round access to the wood. There is a place for a new owner to park within the wood itself.
Trees
Splice Wood is an ancient mixed wood – with oak, sweet chestnut, silver birch, ash, goat willow, hazel, and holly. There is some wind-blow which could be cut and used for firewood. The vast majority of Splice Wood has been designated as Ancient Semi Natural Woodland (ASNW) by Natural England. This is woodland that has been under constant tree cover since at least 1600AD. It is valued as a rich reserve of biodiversity. There is a draft Woodland Management Plan for Wiskett’s Wood (of which Splice Wood is a part) – details of this are available upon request.
Wildlife
Brown Long-eared bats have been recorded in Wiskett’s Wood, as well as reports of turtle dove, lapwing, and skylark. Fallow and Roe deer can be found in 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
- All year-round access via a stoned track, and a place to peak within the wood itself.
- Bluebells in the spring and mature oaks feature in this ancient woodland.
- A rustic bench in a quiet private clearing.
- Incredibly private with no public footpaths through or adjoining the woodland.
Access, tracks and footpaths
Splice Wood is easily accessed from a quiet country lane (Bewlbridge Lane), through a locked metal gate (an owner will be provided the combination number for this locked gate). A stoned track provides access to the wood. There is a place for a new owner to park within the wood itself.
There are no public footpaths within the wood itself of adjoining the wood.
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
- Collecting firewood
- Camping privately amongst the trees in a sunny clearing
- Installing bird and bat boxes
- Building a hide to observe the wildlife
- Simply relaxing and immersing in nature
Woodlands.co.uk are also pleased to offer up to £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
There are many historical sites in the area. The English Heritage site of Bayham Abbey is approx. 4.5 miles away and features ruins dating back to the 13th century. Scotney Castle is just over 1 mile away – this impressive 14th century moated castle is well worth a visit. For those who love water, Bewl Water is less than half a mile down the road from the woods and offers various water sports including sailing, as well as cycling and fishing.
Historically, Wiskett’s Wood was likely to have been coppiced on rotation to supply wood for charcoal making (to support the Wealden Iron Industry), and later, to provide surrounding farms with hop poles, firewood, and fencing materials.
Wood maps
Wood map
Boundaries
The boundaries of the wood are indicated with MAUVE markings.
Find this wood
Location
- OS Landranger: OS No. 188
- Grid ref: TQ 682 347
- Nearest post code: TN3 8JH
- GPS coordinates: 51.0869, 0.400149
Location map
Directions
Google Maps Pin for main gate here.
What3Words reference for main gate here. (///petty.dreaming.backtrack)
Closest postcode: TN3 8JH This will take you to the area as shown by the red dot on the map.
Coordinates for main gate leading to Splice Wood (off Bewlbridge Lane) are: N51.083661, E0.397466
To find the wood follow the instructions below.
Heading south on the A21
- Heading south past the exits for Royal Tunbridge Wells and Pembury, continue heading south until you reach the roundabout at Kipping’s Cross.
- Go straight over at Kipping’s Cross and continue straight over at the next roundabout (this is the turning to the BP garage and Burger King).
- Continue 3 miles south on the A21 crossing over the next roundabout onto the dual carriageway and continue on the A21.
- At the next roundabout (after passing under one of the few ‘Green Bridges’ in the UK) continue south on the A21.
- Passing two ‘Woodlands for Sale signs’ on the right-hand side, take the right turn signposted Bewl Water onto the Bewlbridge Lane.
- Continue on Bewlbridge Lane approx. 0.4 miles until you reach single green metal bar gate on the right-hand side with a ‘Woodlands for Sale’ sign alongside on the oak tree.
Heading north from Hastings on the A21
- Follow the A21 heading north out of Hastings.
- At Flimwell (about 16 miles from Hastings) stay on the A21 (crossing straight over the B2087) towards Lamberhurst.
- Continue north on the A21 for approx. 3.2 miles then take the left turn signposted Bewl Water onto the Bewlbridge Lane.
- Continue on Bewlbridge Lane for approx. 0.4 miles until you reach single green metal bar gate on the right-hand side with a ‘Woodlands for Sale’ sign alongside on the oak tree.
Once you arrive at the gate:
- Park in front of the single bar metal gate ensuring there is space for the gates to be accessed by vehicles.
- Walk under the gate and up the track turning right at the telecom mast. Walk down the stoned track approx. 350 meters. The ride stop entrance to Splice Wood is on the right-hand side with its boundaries marked in MAUVE.
- Sat Nav note: The post code TN3 8JH 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.
With great all year-round access, this private ancient woodland near Lamberhurst (on the Kent - East Sussex border) offers a great supply of firewood for the home.
