Equestrian property for sale

A well located Grade II listed farmhouse with separate cottage and equestrian facilities. In all about 26 acres.

Description

Broadreed Farm is a pretty and well located property, occupying a delightful rural position, in the High Weald National Landscape. The property has been within the same family ownership for more than forty years and extends to about 26.10 acres in total.

Broadreed Farmhouse

Broadreed Farmhouse is a traditional Sussex tile hung and timber framed farmhouse, believed to date back to the 16th century. The farmhouse is presented in good order, with generously proportioned rooms, good ceiling heights for its age and classical period features, including exposed beams and inglenook fire places. From its westerly aspect, there are fine uninterrupted views over the Weald.

The accommodation of about 3,924 sq ft is arranged over three floors and currently comprises three reception rooms, a study, a kitchen/breakfast room, w.c, utility, five bedrooms (1 ensuite) a shower room and a family bathroom.

Outside, the immediate gardens wrap around the front, rear, and side of the property, backing onto the paddocks. They are predominantly laid to lawn, complemented by herbaceous borders and a kitchen garden. Within the grounds, there are several useful outbuildings, including a large store, a greenhouse, and a log store.

Opposite the farmhouse is a traditional building which provides ample car storage and comprises a quadruple garage, a double garage, two single garages.

The Cottage

A pretty one bedroom brick built cottage lies to the north east of the farmhouse. The accommodation is modest but full of character and provides comfortable accommodation, which briefly comprises an open plan kitchen, living area, one bedroom, a utility room and bathroom.

The cottage benefits from its own enclosed garden.

Equestrian facilities and land

A modern timber framed stable block, comprising 8 stables lies to the south east of the farmhouse and a large agricultural barn sits behind the garages. There is a staff room attached to the north east elevation of the traditional garage block and to the north of the farmhouse is a sand school.

The land lies primarily to the north and west of the farmhouse and provides an attractive backdrop, affording great protection and amenity to the property.

In total the land extends to 22.57 acres and is predominantly pasture with about 1.3 acres of woodland and several ponds.

General Remarks

Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

Tenure and Possession
Vacant possession will be available upon completion of the sale.

Local Authorities
Wealden District Council: East Sussex County Council:
Listing
Broadreed Farmhouse is Grade II Listed.

Minerals, Sporting and Timber Rights
The minerals, sporting and timber rights, so far as they are owned are included in the sale.

Services
All properties benefit from mains electricity and water. OFH and private drainage.

Council Tax
Broadreed Farmhouse - Band G
Broadreed Cottage - Band A

EPC Ratings
Broadreed Farmhouse - E
Broadreed Cottage - Exempt

Broadband
Broadreed Farm benefits from fast broadband speeds with a fibre connection.

Planning
Prospective purchasers will need to make their own enquiries of the relevant Local Authorities with regard to the prospect of conversions, extensions and alternative uses.

Fixtures and Fittings
Clarification on any specific items will be provided by the vendors’ agents at the appropriate time.

Easements, Covenants, Rights of Way and Restrictions
The farm is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, quasi-easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

There is a public footpath which runs up the drive and splits before the farmhouse continuing north towards Stonehurst Lane and west towards Broadreed Woods.

Statutory Designations
The farm lies entirely within the High Weald National Landscape.

Viewings & Health and Safety
Given the potential hazards of a working farm, viewers should take care and precaution with regard to their personal safety when viewing the farm.

Viewings are by appointment only and accompanied with Savills.

Location

Situated off Criers Lane, down a long driveway and set in unspoilt East Sussex countryside. The attractive villages of Mayfield and Rotherfield are about 3.2 and 3.9 miles away respectively and provide local shopping for everyday needs, together with public houses and primary schools. Crowborough is 6.4 miles distant and provides more extensive shopping facilities, including several supermarkets, high street shops, a leisure centre and schools. Further shopping, restaurants and leisure facilities can be found in the popular spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 11.3 miles to the north.

Buxted station is about 3.8 miles and has a service to London Bridge in a little over an hour. Tunbridge Wells has a mainline station to Cannon Street/Charing Cross. Gatwick airport is about 26 miles, as is the M23 which links onto the M25 and national motorway networks, and the A21 can be joined at Tunbridge Wells.

The area is extremely well served for schooling, with a selection of local primaries, Skippers Hill Manor and Holmewood House Prep schools, Benenden and St Leonards Mayfield for girls, Tonbridge for boys and co-educational at Eastbourne and Brighton. In addition, there are a number of state, private and grammar schools at Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.




Acreage: 26.12 Acres

Directions

Postcode
TN20 6LG

Directions
From Tunbridge Wells, head south on the A267 / Frant Road for about 8.9 miles, then at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on A267. Continue on the A267 for about 1.7 miles, then turn right onto Criers Lane and the driveway to Broadreed Farm can be found clearly signposted on the right hand side after about 0.7 miles.

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