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" A wonderful residential grassland amenity farm with a substantial Grade II listed farmhouse , 55 acres of pasture & woodland together with a timber-framed Sussex barn which has planning permission to convert into residential accommodation. To be sold as a whole or in two lots.

Situation
The Farm is situated within the small hamlet of Hale Green in the parish of Chiddingly - which is made up of a number of small hamlets. Chiddingly has its own primary school and a church, which can be seen from most parts of the parish, is host to the Chiddingly Arts Festival and has some four pubs in the immediate area. It is extremely well located for access to the south coast and has views towards the South Downs. There are superb recreational facilities in the area including a leisure centre in Hailsham, sailing and water pursuits at Brighton, Eastbourne and Bewl Water, a tennis club at Horam and a number of golf courses, including the East Sussex National.

The property is situated in a wonderful rural area approximately 2.5 miles from Horam where there are a variety of shops for local needs and 6.2 miles north west of Hailsham and 5 miles south of Heathfield. The country town of Lewes is approximately 20 minutes drive and Tunbridge Wells about 30 minutes drive. There are numerous bridleways and footpaths in the area and equestrian events are hosted further afield at Brightling Park, Eridge Park, Ardingly and Hickstead.

Main House
Hale Farm House is a substantial Grade II listed property with some 4,400 sq. ft . of accommodation and retains many significant period features. Many of these features include beamed walls, ceilings and oak doors, fireplaces and windows, including some of the original stained glass which dates back to the 16th century. It has an interesting history with origins, we understand, that date back to the 15th century. It was largely developed and refurbished in the 16th century by the Torel family who quarried the extensive iron ore deposits in the area for the lucrative ammunitions business.

The Calverley's (of Tunbridge Wells fame) acquired the property in the 1620's until the early 19th century, when it was taken over by the Robert Reeves estate. It was then sold/passed onto the current owner's family in the early 20th century when it was again restored and extended. The house is currently arranged to provide a self-contained annexe on the ground floor and a successful B&B business is currently run in the main part of the house.

Garden and Grounds
The gardens comprise mature lawns, interspersed with flowerbeds and fruit trees together with a good variety of deciduous trees. A small copse surrounds a natural pond which is located to the south-east edge of the gardens. A long brick wall naturally divides the gardens from the barn and other farm buildings.

Sussex Barn
The traditional timber-framed detached Sussex barn (56'2 x 13'3 (including open cart bay 32'4 x 8'9) is constructed of part brick and part weatherboard elevations under a clay tile roof and has recently been granted full planning permission to convert into a three bedroom residential property.

Planning References
WD/2011/1817/F and WD/2011/1816/LB

Land
The farm land which is under the Environmental Stewardship Scheme lies predominantly to the south and east of the house and has an equestrian cross country course built over much of it with over a hundred varied jumps. In recent years it has held the Chiddingly Horse Show and Gymkhana. Also, it has provided sheep grazing and a hay crop for two local farmers. Gates to the north and south of the house give separate access to the fields and pasture land.

Farm Buildings
These are situated between the paddocks and the house and gardens and have separate road access.

Further cart bay/ log store extends from the side of the main barn and adjoins a traditional brick double pig sty.

Cow stall (56' x 13'3 approx) with timber clad elevations under a fibre cement corrugated roof.

Old Stables (26'2 x 15' approx) brick elevations under a clay tile roof.

Cart Shed
Modern building with large double oak doors at each end. Further modern stables.

Internal area
Approximate gross internal area: Main house 4,420 sq ft / 410.7 sq m

Services
Mains electricity and water
Oil fired central heating
Private drainage

Outgoings
Hale Farm House is subject to two Council
Tax tariffs: Band H & Band A

Tenure & possession
Freehold with vacant possession


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