Killingan Wood, Sedlescombe, East Sussex
- Land size
- 15.7 acres
Key Features
- Ancient and semi-natural woodland
- Located within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
- In all about 15.7 acres (6.3 hectares)
Description
LOCATION
The woodland is located on the outskirts of Sedlescombe, approximately 1.2 miles from the centre of the village (The Queen's Head Public House). Westfield is approximately 3.9 miles to the south-east, Battle, approximately 4.6 miles to the south-west, and Hastings just under 8 miles to the south.
DESCRIPTION
Registered under Title Number ESX417272 (part of), the block of ancient and semi-natural woodland comprises various broadleaf species, including a rare Service Tree, Oak, Ash, Hornbeam, Silver Birch, and Holly, together with Aconites, Bluebells, and Wild Orchids in the Spring.
Within a book written by historians, Jonathan and Michael Starkey, it has been suggested that Killingan Wood was possibly a site connected to the Battle of Hastings.
ACCESS
Access is via public footpaths leading from Hurst Lane.
DIRECTIONS
From The Queen's Head Public House, head north-east along Brede Lane for approximately 0.6 miles (0.96 km), and then turn left into Hurst Lane. Continue on Hurst Lane for approximately 0.96 miles (1.5km), whereafter, the woodland will be found on the left-hand side, approximately 250m after a sharp left-handed corner.
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SERVICES
There are no services connected.
TENURE
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Rother District Council.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
A public footpath runs along the western boundary, together with a second that runs adjacent to the eastern boundary. Please see the following link for further details:
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights whether public or private including Rights of Way, supply, drainage, water and electricity supplies or other
rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations, quasi easements, and all wayleaves, whether referred to or not within these particulars.
MINERALS, SPORTING RIGHTS AND TIMBER
All mineral rights, sporting rights and standing timber so far as they are owned are included in the Freehold.
A conveyance dated 23 September 1931 refers to a covenant regarding the sporting and mineral rights. Further information available from the selling agent.
PLANS
The attached boundary plan is for identification purposes only with boundaries shown edged red. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on the location of all external or internal boundaries prior to offering.
AGENTS NOTES
We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. None of the statements contained within these particulars relating to this property should be relied upon as a statement of fact. All measurements are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for any errors arising therefrom.
CLIENT IDENTIFICATION
In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations, we are now required to obtain proof of identification for all purchasers. BTF employs the services of 'Thirdfort' to verify the identity and residence of purchasers.
ACREAGES
The acreages are for guidance purposes only and are given without responsibility. Any intending purchasers should not rely upon them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
VIEWING
During daylight hours only and strictly by prior appointment with the Vendor's Sole Agents, BTF Partnership.
The vendors and their agents do not accept any responsibility for accidents or personal injury as a result of viewings, whether accompanied or not.
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-02-12
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Property Features
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Market Value Analysis
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BTF Partnership, Heathfield
Euston House 82a High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8JD
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