Alder Lake Farm, Lewes, BN8

LOCATION

Alder Lake Farm enjoys a private rural setting in just under 9 acres, surrounded by mature trees, away from roads. The barn nestles into a gentle slope at the northernmost point of the site, allowing uninterrupted southerly views over it's own park-like land, towards the private lake.

NEARBY

- Newick village is a wonderful community. 3 pubs, 2 village shops, primary school, preschool, bakery, pharmacy, doctors.
- 0.25 miles from the A272
- 6.5 miles to mainline rail at Haywards Heath (London 44 mins)
- Gatwick 35 min, Eurotunnel Folkestone 1.5 hrs.
- Superb schools.

BARN

- 19,000 sq ft steel frame, secure Barn.
- 50 x 24m indoor riding arena
- Secure storage
- Quality offices
- 6 indoor stables, space for 12
- Yard toilet & shower.
- Multi-use area: new kitchen, reception room, bathroom; suitable for offices or potential for 2-bed accommodation subject to consents.

OUTSIDE

- Set in approx 8.93 acres; arrive via a private, gated entrance.
- A long drive leads you to a large, fenced, floodlit car park.
- A gravel path sweeps upwards to a pedestrian entrance.
- 5.5 acres of securely fenced paddocks.
- Numerous wooded areas.
- 0.5 Acre lake, surrounded by mature trees

PERMISSION GRANTED FOR 4 BED FARMHOUSE

- The site of the house has southerly views over the paddocks to the lake.
- 150 metres away from entrance, surrounded by its own land.
- Planning for 2100 sq ft Oak Frame Farmhouse, designed by Border Oak ( to see examples of their work)

HOUSE INFORMATION

- Design includes: 3/4 beds, 3 bathrooms. Large hall with skylight.
- Master bed has views to lake, ensuite & dressing area, also has skylight.
- Vaulted oak frame kitchen with generous views over garden, paddocks & lake, 2 skylights.
- Separate utility room.
- Living room, wood burning stove.

PLANNING PERMISSION INFORMATION

The permission has the following restriction: "The occupancy of the dwelling shall be restricted to a person solely or mainly working, or last working on a rural enterprise in the locality, or a widow, widower or surviving civil partner of such person, and to any resident dependants.”

PLANNING PERMISSION INFORMATION

- (Full details of the planning permission may be found at Lewes District Council, Ref: LW/22/0763)
- Of note, the permission was granted with permitted development rights *still in place*.
- Planning is also granted for a HORSE WALKER and additional HAY BARN (to the north east of the existing Barn)

SERVICES AND INFORMATION

- Private drainage (Biodigesters)
- Mains Electricity, Mains Water, Phone
- Tenure: Freehold.
- Business Rates: The barn qualifies for full Small Business Rates Relief.
- No footpaths cross the property

PLEASE NOTE

While every care was taken in the preparation of these particulars, and they are believed to be correct, they are not warranted, and intending purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the correctness of any information given.

VIEWING

Viewings strictly by appointment only, Many thanks

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