Woodland for sale

South Longfield Wood is part of a larger woodland known as Orltons Copse.

There are some splendid mature trees including oak and hornbeam, and an attractive wood bank within the wood itself. Birch and ash are also found in the wood. Close to the wood bank a rustic bench has recently been installed where are new owner can sit and watch the birds and insects. Privately owned woods are situated on all sides of South Longfield Wood.

There is a Tree Preservation Order on South Longfield Wood (details of this TPO are available upon request), however a thinning licence has recently been approved. South Longfield Wood and the adjoining woodlands are part of a Local Wildlife Site – details are available here.

Trees

Tree species found in South Longfield Wood include oak, hornbeam, birch and ash. It is worth noting that Woodlands.co.uk offer £300 towards a course for a new owner. Please note the £300 will be available for any course that relates in some way to managing or enjoying a woodland, for example introduction to woodland management, chainsaw training (strongly recommended by us especially if you are likely to use a chainsaw in the woods), bushcraft courses or craft courses such as hurdle making.

Wildlife

It is noted in the Local Wildlife Site notes that the woods here support a rich variety of bird species including Nightingale, Woodcock, Goldcrest, Tawny Owl and Great Spotted Woodpecker. A new owner could install some bird and bat boxes and build a simple hide to observe which species are present.

Features

- A mixed broadleaf woodland situated approx. 5 miles from Crawley.

- Tucked away off a country lane and surrounded by private woodlands on all sides.

- Rustic bench in a small private clearing.

Access, tracks and footpaths

South Longfield Wood is accessed from a quiet country lane (The Mount), down a stoned track, through a locked metal gate (an owner will be provided a key for this locked gate). A track leads to the ride stop entrance on the east side of South Longfield Wood. There is a 2nd right of access which leads to the southwest corner of the wood.

There are no public footpaths adjoining or within the wood itself.

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

South Longfield Wood is a manageable size enabling a new owner to learn about woodland management. Camp privately overnight and enjoy the opportunity to immerse in nature and build a campfire. Other ideas can be found here:

Local area and history

It is understood that the woods here were once a collection of gardens for horticulture. South Longfield Wood has been recently named after ‘Longfield’ which according to old maps, was the name of the garden located here.

The Sussex Border Path lies to the north of the woods and various public footpaths are available nearby, allowing a new owner plenty of opportunities to explore the local area.

Horsham is approximately 8 miles from South Longfield Wood, Crawley approx. 5 miles. Gatwick Airport is approx. 6 miles from South Longfield Wood.