Farms, Estates & Land for sale in Albourne, West Sussex -

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A residential farm in a secluded position within commuting distance of London. Best and Final offers to be received no later than 10.00 am on Tuesday 7th October.

In all about 124 acres.

Wick Farmhouse sits above the Home Gill stream that runs through its land to the lake on the southern edge of the property, just to the south of Albourne in the Wealden Valley. The village has a primary school, village shop, a number of pubs and a church dating back to the 13th century. To the south Brighton and Henfield offer plenty of scope for shopping and leisure whilst the South Downs provide opportunities for walking, riding and other outdoor pursuits. To the north lies Hayward’s Heath, Horsham and the M23 with its links to the national motorway network. Communications are good with direct services from Hayward’s Heath and Hassocks to London Victoria and London
Bridge. Gatwick is only 20 miles away with a wide variety of international and domestic flights.

There are a wide range of private and state schools in the area including Christ’s Hospital school, Hurstpierpoint, Seaford and Lancing College: noted as the school of Evelyn Waugh and Tom Sharpe.

Description

Believed to have its origins in the early 17th century Wick Farmhouse is constructed of red brick elevations under a hipped slate roof. A number of period features survive including some panelling and a few of the fireplaces. The house is in need of complete refurbishment and updating, and though the current layout needs adjustment there is the potential to create a very comfortable family home.

Detailed planning consent exists for the conversion of Granary and Stables to two and three bedroom residential units.

The Stables is approximately 1399 sq ft gross internal area and is currently used as stabling and storage rooms. It is of part brick and creosoted boarded elevations under a hipped Sussex tiled roof.

The Granary is approximately 920 sq ft gross internal area. This is of part brick and creosoted boarded elevations under a hipped Sussex tiled roof. This is arranged currently over two floors and access to the first floor can be gained via the external wooden staircase.

property reference: SGWI166444