Tree species include mature oak, sweet chestnut, ash, sycamore, hornbeam, field maple, hazel and hawthorn. There are many mature trees to be found in Copperfield Wood. Whilst some of the ash is showing signs of die-back, naturally regenerating ash is found flourishing within the woodland. There is a good supply of timber for a wood burner or open fire – from using up dead wood already on the forest floor to getting a felling licence in place, there is potentially a lifetime supply of wood available to the new owner.

Copperfield Wood has been designated 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.

Standing dead trees, such as old oak trees, provide wonderful habitats for nesting birds such as owls and woodpeckers, and it possible that bat species live in cracks and fissures. A new owner could install some bird and bat boxes and build a simple hide to observe which species are present.

- An ancient mixed woodland within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

- An incredible variation of broadleaf species including many mature trees.

- A potential lifetime supply of firewood.

- Rustic bench in a small private clearing.

Access to Copperfield Wood is via a single locked wooden gate off Batts Road (an owner will be provided the combination number for this locked gate). A track leads to the ride stop entrance to Copperfield Wood. Here owners are able to drive in and park a car within the wood itself. A convenient timber stacking area by the main gates will be shared with other woodland owners.

A public footpath abuts the south boundary of Copperfield Wood as shown on the woodland map.

The wood is sold with the sporting rights.

The owner of Copperfield Wood will be asked to enter a covenant to ensure the quiet and peaceful enjoyment of the wood.

Copperfield Wood provides the opportunity for a new owner to engage in family forestry. Managing a woodland and learning bushcraft skills is a great way to escape the trappings of modern life. Building dens and wildlife hides and installing bird and bat boxes are just some examples of outdoor activities can be done here. Other ideas can be found here:
https://www.woodlands.co.uk/owning-a-wood

There is a local pub only a few minutes’ walk from the wood - The Lion at Luddesdown.

The Silverhand Estate is the largest single organic vineyard in the UK, covering an area of more than 600 acres and is well worth a visit.

Copperfield Wood is situated about 7 miles south-west of Rochester and 7 miles south of Gravesend. It is also south of the A2 Watling Street, the Roman road from Dover to London. The nearest train station is at Sole Street, which is on the line to Bromley South and Victoria. This is approx. 2 miles (approx. 30 minutes’ walk) from the wood.

The nearby village of Cobham has associations with Charles Dickens, who used to walk in the area. Dickens set part of The Pickwick Papers in The Leather Bottle pub. The wood has recently been renamed Copperfield Wood in homage to Dickens.