Big Millhole Wood, Cowfold Bridge Lane, Rotherfield, East Sussex
- Land size
- 62.84 acres
Key Features
- A block of mixed broadleaf and coniferous woodland
- Ancient and Semi Natural Woodland
- Ancient Replanted Woodland
- Located within The High Weald National Landscape
- In all about 62.84 acres (25.43 hectares)
Description
LOCATION
The woodland is located on the outskirts of Rotherfield, approximately 1.9 miles from the centre of the village (The Rotherfield Stores). Eridge is approximately 2.9 miles to the north, and Tunbridge Wells approximately 6 miles to the north-east.
DESCRIPTION
Big Millhole Wood, which is registered under title number ESX92406, extends to approximately 62.84 acres (25.43 ha) and briefly comprises a block of mixed broadleaf and coniferous woodland, including areas classified as being Ancient & Semi Natural Woodland, and Ancient Replanted Woodland.
Part of the western boundary runs along an embankment of the former Cuckoo railway line, and approximately 350m of stream (believed to be a tributary of the River Medway) runs through the woodland itself.
ACCESS
Access to the woodland is via clearly signed gateways on Cowfold Bridge Lane.
DIRECTIONS
From the Rotherfield Stores in the centre of the village head north on North Street (which becomes Eridge Lane) for approximately 1.5 miles, and then upon reaching the crossroads at the bottom of the hill, turn right (signposted Mark Cross) and the continue on Cowfold Bridge Lane for approximately 300 yards, whereafter the first gateway leading to the woodland will be found on the right-hand side.
What3Words: richest.fitter.protrude
SERVICES
There are no services connected.
TENURE
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wealden District Council.
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
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.
A public footpath crosses the property. Further information available from the agent.
MINERALS, SPORTING RIGHTS AND TIMBER
All mineral rights, sporting rights and standing timber so far as they are owned are included in the Freehold.
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.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- Ask Agent
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-22
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 6 Woodland listings in South East England (50+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Ask Agent
- Water
- Ask Agent
- Heating
- Ask Agent
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Ask Agent
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Ask Agent
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Rotherfield Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 209
- Type
- Community school
- Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 91
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ashdown Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 407
- Type
- Community school
- Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 403
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Jarvis Brook Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 96
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Beacon Academy2.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,642
- Type
- Academy converter
- Uplands Academy5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 699
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bennett Memorial Diocesan School5.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,913
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Skinners' School5.5 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,149
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Boys
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School5.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,123
- Type
- Foundation school
- Gender
- Girls
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Not at the pin: mapped about 80 metres away.
Planning map: Flood Zone 3, about 70 metres away.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 110 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.
LandSale full disclaimer
Marketing information only - not formal particulars. The details on this website are provided for general guidance and do not constitute an offer or contract. Neither LandSale nor the advertising estate/land agent accepts responsibility for any inaccuracy.
1. Source of information
- Listing content: Core description, asking price, tenure, measurements, photographs and planning history originate from the marketing materials of the advertising estate or land agent. LandSale does not author this content and cannot guarantee its accuracy.
- Automated tags & categorisation: Property type, land-use class, acreage bands and similar labels may be applied by machine-learning models. They are intended as a helpful guide only and may not reflect the property's legal status or permitted use.
- Third-party & enriched data layers: Maps, boundary outlines, planning designations, soil reports, broadband coverage and other environmental or location-based insights are licensed from external suppliers. Such data are supplied “as is", may be incomplete or out of date and are subject to change without notice.
2. Verification required
Prospective purchasers must verify critical matters, including but not limited to planning permission, title boundaries, public rights of way, environmental constraints, acreage, services, access and VAT status, through their own inspections, specialist surveys, legal advisers and the selling agent before relying on the information or entering into any contract.
3. No warranty or liability
LandSale gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose of the information displayed. LandSale shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from any use of or reliance on such information, save where liability may not be excluded by law.
4. Updates & feedback
If you believe any detail on this listing is inaccurate, please let us know. We will investigate and, where appropriate, update the listing or notify the agent.
© LandSale | Version 1.3 - August 2026
Contact BTF Partnership, Heathfield
Euston House 82a High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8JD
View agent profile








