Woodland for sale

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An Ancient Woodland with a blend of mature sweet chestnut, oak and birch with recreational opportunities, 7 miles west of Rye.

Located a short distance from the village of Broad Oak, Hancox Wood sits within a larger woodland in the High Weald National Landscape, in rural East Sussex. It is accessed through a locked gate.

Situated over gently undulating loamy clays, the mature canopy largely comprises mature sweet chestnut coppice with majestic oak standards, many of which are of an outstanding quality. There is also a good amount of birch, hornbeam, ash and the occasional cherry. Within the shrub layer you will discover hazel coppice, hawthorn, holly and birch.

Towards the west of the woodland is a younger area of sweet chestnut stools now roughly at thicket stage, which along with the coppice perhaps provides material for bushcraft activities. Come spring and summer the ground layer is awash with Ancient Woodland indicators such as bluebell, wood anemone, primrose and climbing honeysuckle, all relished by our essential pollinators. Both eagle and hard ferns are a common sight throughout the woodland.

There are a number of good spots that would be suitable for occasional camping or could even be used as somewhere to mill wood on-site. A seasonal stream flanking the western boundary undoubtedly provides refreshment for wandering wildlife.

Owl, buzzard, skylark, green woodpecker, lesser redpoll and numerous songsters have been spotted in the tree canopy. Deer (roe, muntjac and fallow) badger, hare, wood mouse and fox make up the woodland mammal population.

Our Forester'sThoughts

Sam says...

"There are certainly enough large coppice stems to provide chestnut logs for my home hearth, so this would be on the job list. With some thoughtful management, the younger chestnut stools could provide futher firewood for years to come. I would definitely plan overnight stays under canvas!"

Please remember some management operations require approval and/or a licence.