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4 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- An attractive newly constructed five bedroom farmhouse, with bright and spacious accommodation.
- A traditional style four bedroomed Farmhouse (subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition)
- A range of modern farm buildings mostly converted for commercial use.
- Three holiday let Yurts.
- Attractive mixed farmland surrounding the farmstead.
- In all about 86.95 acres.
- EPC Rating = C
Description
Graywood Farm is a well located farm, in delightful and peaceful rural surroundings. The farm extends to about 87 acres of arable in temporary grass, with a newly built and impressive detached farmhouse extending to some 4,467 sq ft, a traditional style four bedroom farmhouse built in 2005 (subject to an AOC), three holiday let Yurts in a secluded position away from the houses and a range of modern farm buildings which have mostly been converted for commercial uses, such as high-end sports car storage and classic motor car storage and repair.
The sale of Graywood Farm presents an excellent opportunity to acquire an attractive grassland farm with the advantage of a substantial non-farming income.
Graywood House
Graywood House is an impressive newly constructed farmhouse, comprising about 4,539 sq ft of light and spacious accommodation. The farmhouse boasts open plan living with a number of large, floor to ceiling, windows and doors taking advantage of views over the surrounding farmland.
Upon entering the front door, you are instantly greeted with an impressive hallway which runs centrally to the ground floor accommodation and is home to an imposing central staircase. The ground floor accommodation comprises a generous drawing room, 2 ensuite double bedrooms (one with dressing room), W.C, large utility and a remarkable kitchen living area, with a large wood burning stove and a full wall of Bifold doors opening out to the rear garden. The kitchen is a Wren Infinity Linea Autograph kitchen, in pencil grey silk with crystal white matt work tops and equipped with NEFF appliances and a large kitchen island. There are two dishwashes and two black composite sinks, one fitted with a Quooker Flex 3 in 1 Boiling Water Tap.
On the first floor the stairs lead to a large landing area which serves the principle bedroom and 2 further double bedrooms, both ensuite and one with a dressing room. The principle bedroom benefits from a dressing room, ensuite and reinforced glass balcony, enjoying views over the parkland to the west.
Graywood Farmhouse
Designed by Stephen Langer and built in 2005, Graywood Farmhouse is a traditional style farmhouse (subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition) and is currently let providing additional income.
The accommodation of about 2,565 sq ft is arranged over three floors and currently comprises three reception rooms, a study, a kitchen, utility, four bedrooms (two ensuite) and a family bathroom.
Outside, the farmhouse is surround by a sizeable garden, predominantly laid to lawn and backing onto the farmland. There is a traditional-style garage comprising open bays for two cars, a log store and an exterior staircase leads to an office/playroom, with shower room on the first floor.
Holiday Let Yurts
Situated in a beautiful parkland setting, sit three holiday let units, from which historically the vendors have run a successful holiday let business. The yurts are approached down a separate driveway and are well located within the farm, well removed from the commercial enterprises and houses, each is set in a hedge-enclosed environment to provide privacy and seclusion.
These luxury yurts are produced in America, and constructed of Douglas fir with specially treated insulated canvas, French doors and opening windows, together with an unusual
galleried first floor, integral kitchen and bathroom with underfloor heating. Each has a hot tub and its own water supply and electricity with a washing machine and dryer.
The planning consent permits the yurts to be let from March to the end of October.
Farm Buildings and Commercial Units
The farmyard comprises three commercial/industrial units, currently used and equipped for high-end sports car storage and classic motor car restoration, alongside a large portal-framed agricultural hay barn.
The buildings are situated off Graywood Lane with a dedicated access. They extend to approximately 17,300 sq ft in total and provide an excellent income earning capability.
Farmland
The land surrounds the farmstead and provides an attractive backdrop to the residential and commercial elements, affording great protection and amenity to the property as a whole.
Situated to the east and west of Graywood Lane, in total the land extends to 87 acres and is predominantly arable in temporary grass, with several belts of woodland and shaws, including a glen of willow along the stream that forms the eastern boundary.
General Remarks
Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.
Tenure and Possession
Vacant possession will be available upon completion of the sale subject to the occupancies listed below.
Property Tenure
Graywood House Vacant Possession
Graywood Farmhouse Assured Shorthold Tenancy
Commercial Units Fixed 10 year Lease from 2022
Farmland Grazing License
Local Authorities
Wealden District Council: East Sussex County Council:
Minerals, Sporting and Timber Rights
The minerals, sporting and timber rights, so far as they are owned are included in the sale.
Services
All properties benefit from mains electricity and water. OFH and private drainage.
Council Tax
Graywood House - TBC
Graywood Farmhouse - G
Commercial Units - Currently receiving Small Business Rates Relief
EPC Rating
Graywood House C
Graywood Farmhouse C
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.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS)
For the avoidance of doubt, no BPS entitlements will be included in the sale.
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.
There is a public footpath which runs down the driveway to the south east boundary, where it exits the farm and continues through the neighbouring farmland.
Statutory Designations
The farm lies entirely outside of the High Weald National Landscape.
Location
Graywood Farm is situated in a delightful rural position, off Graywood Lane and set in the unspoilt East Sussex countryside. The attractive villages of East Hoathly and Waldron are about 1.1 and 2.1 miles away respectively and provide local shopping for everyday needs, together with public houses and primary schools. Uckfield is 6 miles distant and provides more extensive shopping facilities, including several supermarkets, high street shops, a leisure centre and schools. Further shopping, restaurants and leisure facilities can be found in the popular towns of Lewes 10 miles to the south west and the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 16.4 miles to the north.
Uckfield station is about 6 miles and has a services to London Bridge and London Victoria from about 80 minutes. Gatwick airport is about 30 miles, as is the M23 which links onto the M25 and national motorway networks, and the A22 can be joined just west of East Hoathly.
The area is extremely well served for schooling, with a selection of local primaries, Skippers Hill Manor, Cumnor House and Holmewood House Prep schools, Benenden and St Leonards Mayfield for girls and co-educational at Bede’s, Eastbourne College and Brighton College. In addition, there are a number of state, private and grammar schools in Uckfield, Lewes and Tunbridge Wells.
Acreage: 86.95 Acres
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