Fowley Lane, High Hurstwood, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4BG | Property for sale | Savills
6.18 Ac(2.50 Ha)
Guide price £825,000(€989,277)

Fowley LaneHigh Hurstwood, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4BG

    House
    6.18 Ac (2.5 Ha)
    4Bedrooms

    Key features

    • CLOSING DATE FOR BEST OFFERS MIDDAY TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER
    • Well presented cottage
    • Set in generous gardens and grounds
    • outbuilding incorporating two garages
    • Paddock
    • Situated off a private driveway
    • In all about 6.18

    CLOSING DATE FOR BEST OFFERS MIDDAY TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER An attractive and well-presented cottage set in generous gardens and grounds, with a paddock opposite, In all about 6.18 acres.

    About this property

    • Lot 4 Greenhurst Farm Cottage – 6.18 acres (2.51 hectares)

      Located off the drive, to the west of the farmhouse and farm buildings, Greenhurst Farm Cottage is an attractive and well-presented cottage set in generous gardens and grounds.

      The accommodation of about 1,617 sq ft is arranged over two floors and currently comprises an entrance hall, reception room with wood burning stove, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, w.c, utility, and a principal bedroom with ensuite, on the ground floor. On the first floor there are a further 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom.

      Outside there is ample parking and an outbuilding incorporating two garages. The immediate gardens extend to the rear and side of the property, mainly laid to lawn with a small orchard.

      A paddock lies to the south of the cottage, on the opposite side of the drive and extends to about 4 acres.

      View payable Stamp Duty for this property

    Local information

    • Greenhurst and Foxhole Farms are situated down a long driveway and set in unspoilt East Sussex countryside, within the small rural hamlet, High Hurstwood. High Hurstwood has its own primary school, church and a popular country pub, The Hurstwood.
    • Uckfield 3.9 miles and Crowborough 5.5 miles provide more extensive shopping facilities, including several supermarkets, high street shops, leisure centres and schools. Further shopping, restaurants and leisure facilities can be found in the popular spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 11 miles to the north.
    • Buxted station is about 2.1 miles and has a service to London Bridge in a little over an hour. Tunbridge Wells has a mainline station to Cannon Street/Charing Cross. Gatwick airport is about 22 miles, as is the M23 which links onto the M25 and national motorway networks, and the A21 can be joined at Tunbridge Wells.
    • The area is extremely well served for schooling, with a selection of local primaries. Uckfield and Crowborough both have community colleges. There are independent and state junior schools in Crowborough. Further noteworthy schools in the area include: Skippers Hill Preparatory School in Five Ashes; Mayfield School for girls; Michael Hall (Rudolph Steiner) School in Forest Row; Brambletye School in East Grinstead; Cumnor House near Haywards Heath; Holmewood House Preparatory School in Langton Green. In addition, there are a number of state, private and grammar schools at Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks.

    Additional information

    • General Remarks
    • Method of Sale
    • The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole or in ten lots.
    • Tenure and Possession
    • Vacant possession will be available upon completion of the sale subject to the occupancies listed below.
    • Property Tenure
    • Greenhurst Farmhouse (Lot 1) Assured Shorthold Tenancy
    • Greenhurst Farm buildings (Lot 2) Vacant Possession
    • Greenhurst Farm Cottage (Lot 3) Assured Shorthold Tenancy
    • Foxhole Farmhouse Assured Shorthold Tenancy
    • Foxhole Farm buildings Vacant Possession
    • Farmland Vacant Possession
    • Lotting
    • The vendor reserves the right to alter the lotting at any time.
    • Local Authorities
    • Wealden District Council: https://www.wealden.gov.uk/
    • East Sussex County Council: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/
    • Listing
    • The farmsteads are not listed.
    • Minerals, Sporting and Timber Rights
    • The minerals, sporting and timber rights, so far as they are owned are in the sale.
    • Services, Council Tax and EPC rating
    • Please see the brochure
    • Planning
    • Prospective purchasers will need to make their own enquiries of the relevant Local Authorities with regard to the prospect of conversions, extensions and alternative uses.
    • There is a live planning application for the redevelopment of Greenhurst Farm buildings into four holiday let units. Details can be found on Wealden District Council's website, planning reference: WD/2024/0139/F.
    • Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Sustainable Farming Initiative Scheme (SFI)
    • For the avoidance of doubt, no BPS entitlements or delinked payments will be included in the sale.
    • The farm has been entered into a SFI scheme which expires 31/03/2027. Further details are available from the vendor's agents and the purchaser(s) will be expected to take on the scheme or indemnify the sellers against any losses.
    • VAT
    • In the event that the sale of the property, or part of it or any right attached to it, becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable by the purchaser in addition to the consideration.
    • Fixtures and Fittings
    • Clarification on any specific items will be provided by the vendors' agents at the appropriate time.
    • Easements, Covenants, Rights of Way and Restrictions
    • The farm is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements, quasi-easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
    • Network Rail have maintenance access rights over the Greenhurst Farm drive to the bridge over the railway line.
    • There are public footpaths over parts of Lots 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10. They are not close to the residential properties or farm buildings.
    • Statutory Designations
    • The farm lies entirely within the High Weald National Landscape.
    • Viewings & Health and Safety
    • Given the potential hazards of a working farm, viewers should take care and precaution with regard to their personal safety when viewing the farm.
    • Viewings are by appointment only with and accompanied by Savills.
    • Directions: Postcode TN22 4BG (Greenhurst Farmhouse) Directions From Tunbridge Wells, head south west on the A26 towards Crowborough. Continue past The Boars Head Inn and Texico garage and at the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Eridge Rd/A26. After about 1.2 miles turn left onto High St/B2100 and then right onto Croft Road. Continue to head south through Stonecross, following Burnt Oak road into Tibbs Mill Lane. Continue onto Fowley Lane and after about 0.7 miles the entrance to Greenhurst Farm can be found on the left hand side. What3words ///represent.stoppage.peachy (best for directions to Lots 1,2,3 and 4). ///paints.goodbyes.intend (best for directions to Lots 5,6 and 7).
    • EPC Rating: E
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: F