
Ditchling Road, Offham, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7

- PROPERTY TYPE
Farm House
- BEDROOMS
7
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- 7 bedrooms
- 4 reception rooms
- 2 bathrooms
- 232.00 acres
- Outbuildings
- Period
- Garden
- Rural
- Private Parking
- Paddock
Description
This charming farmhouse, believed to date back to approximately 1735, boasts generous and well proportioned accommodation spread across three floors, offering an exceptional blend of character and practicality. Accessed via the farm track bordered by paddocks, the property is approached by a large parking area, offering ample space for vehicles. Adjacent to the parking area is a traditional Sussex Barn, which provides versatile space for garaging or storage. The garden, which stretches around the side and rear of the property, is predominantly laid to lawn and enjoys a peaceful, private feel. This property offers an exceptional opportunity to live in a piece of history, with spacious, characterful accommodation and a tranquil, rural setting that would be perfect for those seeking a traditional country home with modern potential. Adjacent to the farmhouse stands a large, traditional Sussex Barn, which has evidently benefitted from refurbishment in the past few years. The barn retains many of its original features, including exposed timber beams that add to its rustic appeal and historic charm. At one end, the barn boasts a spacious loft area offering great potential for conversion into an event space, studio, or additional living accommodation. For those seeking storage, the barn provides an expansive area ideal for housing equipment, vehicles or other belongings, offering both practicality and potential in a beautiful, rural setting.
LOT 2 FARM BUILDINGS
The property also includes a series of contemporary steel portal frame livestock buildings, which are clad with a combination of timber and sheet materials. These buildings cover a total area of approximately 20,600 square feet, providing an expansive and flexible space that is ideal for a variety of agricultural purposes and also benefits from grain dryers. Currently, the buildings are used for housing livestock, offering a practical and well-structured environment for animals. In addition, the buildings also serve as general farm storage, making them highly versatile and functional for a range of farming activities. The buildings may be suitable for conversion subject to the necessary planning consent.
STABLE BLOCK
To the east of the land, there is a small barn that has been thoughtfully converted into a stable block, offering space for up to six horses. This versatile building could easily be adapted for alternative uses and has recently benefitted from a new roof.
LAND
The land surrounding the property is predominantly laid to pasture, offering a mix of Grade 2 and Grade 3 agricultural land, providing excellent potential for a variety of farming and agricultural activities. The total land area extends to approximately 222 acres of pasture, complemented by around 4 acres of woodland and a small pond.
Currently, the owners maintain a small, well-established beef herd, which has been classified as organic since 2012, reflecting the sustainable farming practices in place on the property. The land is also enrolled in the Mid-Tier Stewardship Scheme, with a focus on enhancing biodiversity and improving soil and water quality.
Each field is connected to mains water, ensuring a reliable and efficient water supply for livestock and agricultural use. Access to the fields is provided via the main drive, which leads directly off the B2116. The combination of fertile pasture, diverse natural features, and well-managed infrastructure offers a highly functional and attractive agricultural property, with excellent potential for further development or expansion of farming activities.
Lewes – 2.8 miles
Burgess Hill – 8.3 miles
Brighton -10.3 miles
Gatwick – 29.8 miles
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More DetailsTulleys Wells Farm (- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: F
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Ditchling Road, Offham, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7
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