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" EQUESTRIAN TRAINING, LIVERY & STUD FARM - A detached period property-unlisted (6 bedrooms/3 receptions) set in 32 acres (*TBV) with superb equestrian training centre as well as lapsed planning to convert a former dairy building into ancillary accommodation. The whole is set along a lane on the rural outskirts of Crowborough in a secluded location enjoying views towards the South Downs as well as being in hacking distance of the renowned Ashdown Forest. The outstanding equestrian complex includes a brick and block traditional stable yard plus a further loose boxes & isolation unit, hot and cold wash down stall with ultra red heat lamps,30m x 50m outdoor jumping arena, 20m x 20m outdoor lunging arena and 5 bay horse walker - All well thought out for ease of management and professionally installed to a high specification. The extensive well managed acreage is mainly laid to paddocks with walkways between. A range of cross country fences have also been constructed around the site including water jumps Devils Dyke and Derby Bank affording an excellent training base for the competitive rider with further space to add more equestrian facilities (subject to permissions).

SITUATION The property is approached from a country lane on the rural fringes of Crowborough with excellent commuting links by road and rail and comprehensive amenities. Secluded but not isolated and enjoying truly lovely views towards the South Downs from the headland. Located in a desirable area within favoured East Sussex just 3 miles (approximately) from Crowborough and approximately 10 miles from historic Royal Tunbridge Wells and being within a short riding distance from the renowned Ashdown Forest. There are excellent schools in the area including local primary schools, The Mead Prep School, Rose Hill Prep School, Holmewood House Prep School, Brambletye, The Skinners School, The Judd School, Tunbridge Wells Girls Grammar, Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar, Weald of Kent Grammar and Tonbridge School. Leisure activities in the area include riding and walking in the surrounding countryside and Ashdown Forest, local rugby and cricket clubs, golf at a number of courses including Dewlands Manor, East Sussex National, Crowborough and Royal Ashdown. ACCOMMODATION - refer to the floor plan for layout & dimensions The property has recently been extended by the current owners and now offers flexibility as duel accommodation.
This extension now incorporates a large kitchen and dining room with good sized utility room. Furthermore the sitting room is also large whilst a secondary living room forms part of the original property.
On the first floor there are 6 bedrooms with one en-suite and a family bathroom. This configuration could easily be reconfigured if required (subject to consents). EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES & BARNS - refer to the floor plan for layout & dimensions The equestrian yard has mains electric and water laid on and is all metered.
MAIN YARD - Concrete block built currently with 10 stables - wash down area, tack rooms and hay stores.
OUTDOOR ARENA - 30m x 50m - Professionally constructed by civil engineers Thornes of Uckfield with a Charles Britton rubber surface, enclosed post and rail fence. Flood lights with planning permission.
LUNGING/BREAKING ARENA - 20m x 20m enclosed within post and rail fence.
HORSE WALKER - 5 bay horse walker.
DAIRY - YARD - Lapsed planning for conversion to ancillary accommodation and currently used for stabling. 5 stables in the main brick built building plus a further x1 loose boxes and feed store.
ISOLATION LOOSE BOX - set away from the main yard. CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING COURSE The current owner has made a training cross country course. This consists of DERBY BANK, DEVILS DYKE, SUNKEN ROAD, CROSS COUNTRY STEPS, WATER FEATURE with sand and part concrete base to keep the water in and a clear gallop around the large fields. PLANNING PERMISSION WD/1999/2564/F - lapsed CONVERSION OF FORMER AGRICULTURAL BUILDING TO LIVING ACCOMMODATION ANCILLARY TO THE MAIN DWELLINGHOUSE AND TACK ROOM. WD/1999/2564/F. Status Decision Issued - Type Full. This planning has lapsed. LOCAL SHOW CENTRES & HACKING OUT The farm has the benefit of being within hacking distance of Ashdown Forest (permit required) where there is extensive heathland riding by permit. By trailer it is around 10 mins. Further riding out can be had at Bewl Water, Bedgbury Forest and Rotherfield Woodland (all these areas may require permits). There are 2 bridleways across the golf course which is only a short hack away, further riding out can be had off Hurstwood Equestrian Centre, Grosvenor Park and Sweethorns.
Show centres include Chelwood Gate, Golden Cross, Petley Wood and Brendon Stud. LAND & GROUNDS The land at the farm is approx. 30 acres (*TBV) with some woodland. It gently slopes away from the main yard and offers views into the valley a the bottom. One field also has road frontage. The acreage stated at the property is 'TBV - *To Be Verified', which means that the land has not been measured formally by Equus and its sellers/clients other than by obtaining the Title Plan from Land registry with the acreage clearly marked where available. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact size of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the boundary for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan. HELPFUL WEBSITES We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk - www.homecheck.co.uk
www.floodrisk.co.uk - www.environment-agency.gov.uk
www.landregistry.gov.uk, www.homeoffice.gov.uk, www.ukradon.org GENERAL NOTES ON WRITTEN INFORMATION, WEB SITES & LOCATION MAPS If you are viewing one of our properties through an external website such as Right Move or Zoopla, certain information placed within the sales details may be stripped out of the text; these may include external websites names, currency signs and useful telephone numbers. Furthermore, unlike other web site portals as mentioned, the Equus web site shows exactly where the property is located on the site map - so please refer to our own website www.equusproperty.co.uk SERVICES & OUTGOINGS TENURE: Freehold
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Wealden District Council
SERVICES: Oil fired central heating - 2 separate cess pits - Private drainage - Mains water - Mains electricity
TAX BAND: G
EPC RATING: D
MOBILE HOME SERVICES: LPG gas bottles
PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN: Feb 2016
BROCHURE PREPARED: Feb 2016 VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS All Viewings are strictly by Appointment with the Vendors Agent
Equus Country & Equestrian, South East
T: 01892 829014
E: sales@equusproperty.co.uk Preparation of these particulars and their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. Descriptions are given in good faith and as an opinion of the agents, not as a statement of fact. No description or information given about the property or its value, whether written or verbal or whether or not in these Particulars (?information?) may be relied upon as a statement of representation or fact. Neither Equus nor its Joint Agents have any authority to make any representation and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of Equus or the seller/lessor. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. Photographs are reproduced for general information using a wide-angle lens and are not necessarily comprehensive nor current; no assumption should be made that any content shown are included in the sale nor with regards to parts of the property which have not been photographed. Reference to any particular use of any part of the property or to alterations is not intended to imply that planning or building regulations or any other consents have been obtained. We have not tested any appliances, services, heating systems or fixtures, and so cannot guarantee they are in good working order. Prospective purchasers should undertake their own tests, enquiries or surveys before entering into any commitment. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of the Agent or their clients. Neither the Agents nor their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranties whatever in relation to this property. These particulars are issued on the understanding that all viewings and negotiations are conducted through the agents. "