Farms, Estates & Land for sale in Ripe, Nr Lewes, East Sussex -

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A 17 ACRE GRASSLAND FARM SET AMIDST BEAUTIFUL SUSSEX COUNTRYSIDE
WITH A MODERN FARM BUILDINGS COMPLEX
AND PLANNING CONSENT FOR A 3 BEDROOM AOC DWELLING

The proposed accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Integral Single Garage First Floor: Master Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom, 2 Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom

Farm Complex and Land comprises:

A range of modern agricultural buildings offering about 16,000sq ft of covered space
 including livestock barns, workshop and a farm office
About 16 acres of permanent pasture divided into paddocks

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

SITUATION  The farm is situated in an idyllic rural location at the foot of the South Downs set off a quiet country lane on the outskirts of the picturesque and sought after village of Ripe with excellent links to the main A27, A23 and A22 roads.  The historic county town of Lewes provides a good range of local shops and other facilities whilst the vibrant city of Brighton are some 8 and 15 miles distant respectively and the coast just a 10 minute drive away.  There are fine country walks and bridle ways in the immediate vicinity and a good range of recreational facilities nearby.  The equestrian centres of Golden Cross, Crockstead and Pyecombe are all within easy travelling distance.  The nearest mainline station is at Berwick, some 3½ miles away with regular services to London (Victoria).

DESCRIPTION  A rare opportunity to acquire an established agricultural holding in a superb rural setting with planning consent for a detached two storey 3 bedroom AOC dwelling and an already established modern farm yard buildings complex, with considerable potential for alternative agricultural/equestrian use (subject to meeting planning requirements).  Immediately adjoining the buildings, the land sits in a single block enclosed by a combination of post and rail and stock net fencing, mature trees and hedges and a stream that forms the northern boundary.  In all the property extends to about 17 acres.

ACCOMMODATION

The proposal is for the construction of a two storey 3 bedroom farmhouse of brick construction with some tile hung elevations under a tiled roof, sited conveniently for access to the farm buildings and set off the farm drive with an adjoining garage.  Full details are shown on the attached plans.  The dwelling is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition and accompanying Section 106 Agreement, stating that ‘The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed, or last employed, locally in agriculture...or forestry, or a dependent of such a person residing with him...’

Prior to construction and occupation of the permanent dwelling, planning consent exists for a temporary mobile home to be removed within three months of the first occupation of the dwelling.

THE FARM YARD COMPLEX

The buildings are arranged around a large concrete yard and comprise a range of steel framed and breeze block agricultural buildings giving approximately 16,000 square feet of covered space including Livestock Barns steel framed open fronted portal building (40’ x 100’) with fibre cement side cladding and roof incorporating a one bay Secure Storage Unit and adjoining to and forming an ‘L’ shape with, a further steel framed portal building (60’ x 100’) enclosed by a combination of Yorkshire boarding, pvc coated tin side cladding and a fibre cement roof, one section being used as a hay and straw store.  Attached is a small Lean To Store of brick construction with a fibre cement roof.  Opposite is a further steel framed portal Livestock Barn (75’ x 25’) with Yorkshire boarding and fibre cement side cladding and fibre cement roof incorporating a one bay Open Workshop.  Accessed off the Open Workshop are two 22’ Steel Containers for secure storage.  An L shape breeze block Feed Store/Workshop (30’ x 40’ max) is adjacent to a further breeze block Store that has been partially converted in preparation to create a chill store.  Nearest to the proposed dwelling site is a General Purpose Store and Farm Office (30’ x 35’). 

THE LAND

Enclosed by way of  post and rail, stock net fencing, mature hedges and trees and a stream on the northern boundary, the land is mostly level, sloping very gently away from the buildings to the northern perimeter and extends to approximately 16 acres.

SERVICES  Mains water and electricity.  Private drainage. 

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS There are various fixtures and fittings and items relating to livestock management that are not included in the sale but may be acquired separately by negotiation.

TENURE  The property is offered with full vacant possession.

LOCAL AUTHORITY  Wealden District Council.  Website: www.wealden.gov.uk
Planning: Tel 01892 653311 General: Tel 01323 443322

PLANNING The current detailed planning consent WD/2008/1836 was granted on 22nd August 2008 and is valid for 3 years, this being further to outline planning consent WD/2005/2046 granted on 31st January 2006.  A copy of the current planning consent and relevant drawings are attached.
(Details of the planning history for Ayrshire Farm are available to view at our office.) 

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS  Strictly by confirmed and prior appointment with the Agents, Samuel & Son contactable on (01435) 864020 or email rhiannon@samuelandson.co.uk.

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT

The client agrees to inform Samuel & Son in writing of any inaccuracy or misleading element in the particulars or in the promotion generally of which he is aware or which subsequently materialises during the period of the agency. The client shall indemnify Samuel & Son, their servants or agents against any claim made in respect of any misdescriptions of the property that arises wholly or partially out of the act or default of the client.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Samuel & Son for themselves and the vendors of this property whose agents are give notice that:

(i) These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract, and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
(ii) Purchasers must rely on their own enquiries by inspections or otherwise on all matters including planning or other consents.
(iii) The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part of Samuel & Son or their clients. Neither Samuel & Son nor any of their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranties whatever in relation to this property.
(iv) Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive nor current; no assumption should be made that any contents shown are included in the sale nor with regards to parts of the property which have not been photographed.
(v) Samuel & Son or any joint agents have not tested any services or equipment and nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that they are in good working order nor that the property is in good structural condition.

property reference: SAMS999000132