# (About Four acres), Shadoxhurst, near Ashford, Kent TN26

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## Listing facts

- **Status:** active
- **Transaction:** sale
- **Category:** land
- **Asking price:** 59,000 GBP
- **Location:** Shadoxhurst, near Ashford, Kent, GB
- **Published:** 2026-11-08T02:54:17.522Z
- **Last updated:** 2026-11-08T07:27:51.126Z
- **Listed on:** onthemarket-uk

## Description

Lance Wood is an incredibly private ancient woodland, comprising oak, hornbeam and birch. Woodland flowers including bluebells and primrose are found on the forest floor. With no public footpaths running through it, the woodland offers a peaceful retreat where you can relax and enjoy birdsong and the surrounding wildlife. A rustic bench is positioned within a secluded clearing, creating an ideal space for peaceful relaxation and a chance for an owner to immerse in nature. Lance Wood is situated approx. 7 miles southwest of Ashford and about 1 mile from the village of Shadoxhurst. It is within the Kent Weald located between the North Downs and Romney Marsh. It is part of a larger wood known as Post Wood which itself forms part of an extensive block of predominantly ancient semi-natural woodland. To the north of Post Wood lies Stone Wood, a small Kent Wildlife Reserve. Trees Lance Wood includes a mixture of hornbeam coppice, birch and oak with some willow and aspen in the wetter parts. Hornbeam and birch could be selectively thinned to allow more light to the forest floor, and the coppiced oak could be thinned to retain the strongest stems. The mature oak trees should be kept where possible. Lance Wood is classified 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 an approved Management Plan and Felling Licence for Post Wood (of which Lance Wood is a part) – details of this are available upon request. The Management Plan is not mandatory, but it is full of good advice, and a lot of background information which will certainly be interesting and useful. There is a Tree Preservation Order on Post Wood (details of this TPO are available upon request), though this does not prevent normal forest management when covered by a Forestry Commission approved woodland management plan. Wildlife The woodland provides excellent habitat potential for a wide range of wildlife. Bird species are likely to include warblers, woodpeckers and woodcock, with the possibility of nightingales also being present. Bats may use the woodland for roosting and foraging, and habitat enhancements such as bat boxes could further encourage them. The creation of small sunny glades would also benefit butterflies and other invertebrates, including species such as the Grizzled Skipper and White Admiral. Access, tracks and footpaths Access to Lance Wood is via a byway open to all traffic (BOAT) which leads to the single metal gate (an owner will be provided the combination number for this locked gate). A stoned track leads from the gate to the ride stop entrance to Lance Wood. Here owners are able to drive in and park a car within the wood itself. Please note the byway is stoned for most of its length and suitable for vehicular access, with uneven areas in places. There are no public footpaths within the woodland 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 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. Local area and history The nearest village of Shadoxhurst dates back centuries, with the earliest written record from 1239 when the parish name was spelled 'Schettokesherst'. There are many interesting places to visit within the area; from vineyards to safari parks, historical houses to pubs, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Approx. 8 miles to the west is Biddenden Vineyard – which features a shop and offers tours and tastings at certain times of the year. Port Lympne is approx. 10 miles away - a fantastic safari park which is well worth a visit. South of nearby Tenterden is Smallhythe Place, a 16th-century house and cottage gardens which includes a museum and occasional theatrical productions. Back in Shadoxhurst there is traditional country pub called The Kings Head.

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