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Oxenden Wood
Kent
Guide price
£330,000
Size
39.4 acres
Location
Canterbury
OS Landranger
No.189
Grid ref
TR 22066 53259
Post code
CT3 3LD
Oxenden Wood Presents a rare opportunity to acquire an extensive area of ancient woodland designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), with significant commercial potential.
The woodland is predominantly composed of sweet chestnut, offering the prospect of attractive financial returns through sustainable management. Elsewhere, the site supports a rich diversity of tree species, including magnificent veteran oaks, beech, elder, field maple, hornbeam, birch, hazel, ash, wild cherry, holly, and occasional yew.
The abundance of wildlife, flora, and fauna throughout the woodland has contributed to its SSSI designation, with full details available upon request. Notable plant species found on the site include bluebells, wood spurge, yellow archangel, wood anemone, primrose, and two species of rare orchids.
A network of well-defined paths provides easy access throughout the woodland, while opportunities for off-track exploration are available across much of the site. Several clearings and camp areas have been established, the principal one located along the south-eastern boundary. This attractive setting is ideal for woodland activities and enjoys delightful views across the surrounding countryside.
A felling licence and woodland management plan are currently in place and run until 2035, with further information available on request.
Whether for commercial forestry, private ownership, or community-based woodland management initiatives, Oxenden Wood offers a unique opportunity to become the custodian of an exceptional and ecologically important woodland.
The village of Aylesham lies within walking distance of the property, while the historic city of Canterbury to the north and the port town of Dover to the south are both easily accessible.
Ward is Little Stour & Adisham and the County Council is Kent.
Covenant: There is a covenant on the wood designed to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of this and adjoining woodlands, click HERE to read and download.
Click HERE to see free OS maps.
Boundaries
The boundaries are fenced adjoining open fields W, SE and private property NE. The boundary is open N bordering farmland and S borders neighbouring woodland. A public footpath runs around the perimeter and through the site. The main access track follows the southern boundary.
Access
There is excellent vehicle access via a shared track a locked post at point 'A' on the map. There is also a second locked access at point 'B' to the west. 4x4 is required on this track.
Viewing
You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself, but please download the details showing the location of the woodland and ensure that you have a copy of these sales details with you. Many of our woodlands do not have mobile phone reception or internet access so we recommend either printing the details or downloading them to your phone or tablet. Please take care when viewing as the great outdoors can contain unexpected hazards and woodlands are no exception.
Directions
Oxenden Wood, The Street, Adisham, Canterbury.
1. Click here for Bing Maps Directions enter your own postcode, and click on the "Directions" box. For viewing purposes, park on The Street in the village as marked on the map. Walk down the road heading south and enter the woodland at either the northern footpath or the main entrance to the south marked 'A' on the map.
2. For Satnav: the nearest postcode is CT3 3LD as shown by the marker on the maps. The main coordinates for access and parking are: 51.232715, 1.183056. W3W: ///observes.tennis.mealtime
3. We recommend downloading OS maps to your phone. It's very useful for giving you an idea of where you are on the ground when viewing woodlands.
