Anslem Wood - Kent

Details for this wood

Guide price: £150,000 - Freehold
Size: About 10.8 acres

Location: Dunkirk, Faversham
OS Landranger: No.179
Grid ref: TR 08877 58074
Nearest post code: ME13 9LN

Contact: Ben Williamson
Phone: 07958 213 914
Email: [email protected]

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Anslem Wood presents a rare chance to acquire a beautiful area of ancient, semi-natural broadleaf woodland on the edge of Canterbury.

Mature, well-spaced oak trees dominate the landscape, complemented by beech, chestnut, birch, hornbeam, holly, hawthorn, and hazel, creating a rich and varied woodland environment. There is a TPO in place to protect the woodland.

The ground is largely flat, making the wood easy and enjoyable to explore. A seasonal stream traces the northeast boundary and also flows west to east through the centre, enhancing the setting and supporting a diverse range of wildlife. Deer from the wider South Bishops Den regularly pass through, with bedding areas scattered across the woodland, while bluebells flourish along the stream banks in season.

A number of natural glades and clearings provide ideal spots for a camp base, and a simple log store is positioned towards the southern part of the site. Despite its proximity to the A2, the woodland feels very private and tranquil, with light filtering beautifully through the high canopy.

Although a public footpath runs along the western edge, it is rarely used and does not impact on the sense of seclusion.

For convenience, local services near the entrance offer everyday essentials and hot food, while Canterbury is just a short drive away. Whitstable and the north coast are also within easy reach, and with direct access to the A2, both London to the west and Dover to the east are readily accessible.

Anslem Wood is one of four adjacent woodlands of varying sizes currently available. See also Boniface, North Cranmer and South Cranmer. For those looking for a larger woodland these could be sold in parts or as a whole.

Ward is Boughton and Courtenay and the County Council is Kent.

Boundaries: The boundary is open on all sides and borders neighbouring woodland. W follows the access track and public footpath. All boundaries are clearly marked with red paint on posts and trees.

Access: There is excellent vehicle access all year round via a hard track and shared locked gate. Parking is also possible inside the woodland itself.

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.

Viewing: You are welcome to visit this wood by yourself, but please Click here to 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.

Maps: OS OpenData © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 & OpenStreetMap

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Directions

Anslem Wood, Gate Hill, Dunkirk, Faversham.

1. Click here for Bing Maps Directions click on the "Directions" box and enter your own postcode.

For viewing purposes, park at the services on the Boughton Bypass as marked on the map.
Follow the track to the right of the services bearing left past the static caravan site as marked blue on the map.
After 250m you will come to the main entrance, pass by the gate and bare left, Anslem Wood will be on your left.

2. For Satnav: the nearest postcode is ME13 9LN as shown by the marker on the maps. The main coordinates for access are: 51.289696, 0.994306. W3W ///pheasants.weekday.remarks

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 woodland.

Please note: the particulars with plans, maps, descriptions and measurements are for reference only and although carefully checked we cannot guarantee their accuracy and do not form part of any contract. Any intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.