Ayrshire Farm, Ripe, Near Lewes

A 17 acre residential grassland farm with considerable potential set amidst beautiful Sussex countryside off a quiet country lane with uninterrupted views over open countryside

SITUATION
Ayrshire Farm enjoys an exceptional rural yet accessible location at the foot of the South Downs on the outskirts of the village of Ripe off Darp Lane. Transport links in the area are excellent with the nearby A27, A23 and A22 roads providing access to the motorway network. The county town of Lewes is some 8 miles distant and offers a wide range of amenities whilst the vibrant seaside city of Brighton is 15 miles to the west. The nearest mainline station is at Berwick with frequent services to London (Victoria) and is a 10 minute car journey away. There are wonderful country walks and good access to bridleways in the immediate vicinity whilst the general area provides an excellent choice of sporting and recreational facilities including Golden Cross and Crockstead Equestrian Centres.

DESCRIPTION
A rare opportunity to acquire a well located established agricultural holding set in a single block extending to about 17 acres. Ayrshire Farm offers considerable potential for alternative agricultural/equestrian use (subject to meeting planning requirements). The entrance to the property is off a quiet country lane whereafter the farm drive leads to the exisiting 2/3 bedroom dwelling and modern farm buildings complex which are situated at the centre of the holding, set well back from, and screened from the road. Planning consent has been granted for a further 3 bedroom farmhouse subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition to be sited next to the existing dwelling. To the north and south of the buildings is the land which is all down to pasture.

DIRECTIONS
The farm can be approached from either the A22 or A27. Turn south off the A22 at Golden Cross signed Ripe, onto Sheepcote Lane and then immediately right onto Deanland Road. Proceed for about 2½ miles and through the village of Ripe passing The Lamb public house on the left hand side. After about a quarter of a mile and at the next crossroads, turn right into Darp Lane. After about half a mile the entrance to Ayrshire Farm will be seen signed on the right. Alternatively from the A27, after the Beddingham Roundabout proceed eastwards for about 2½ miles before turning left into Firle Road signed Ripe and Laughton. Continue on the Firle Road for about 2 miles before turning left into Darp Lane and thereafter follow directions as above.

ACCOMMODATION

Existing Dwelling
The farm office/store has been converted into a good sized 2/3 bedroom dwelling of 1,347sq ft with elevations of dark weatherboard under a slate roof. The property benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazing throughout. The conversion into living space has been established by means of a Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use or Development (CLEUD).

The accommodation is arranged over a single floor and comprises: Entrance hall; spacious Sitting Room with solid oak flooring, timber beams and single aspect with views of open countryside; Study/Bedroom with solid oak flooring and door to Machinery Store; Kitchen/Breakfast Room having tiled floor and fitted with a range of base and wall units with laminate work surface, inset stainless steel sink and mixer tap and range cooker; 2 Double Bedrooms; Family Bathroom with bath, separate shower cubicle, wc and wash basin; Boot Room; Laundry Room with fitted shelving, base units with laminate work surface and space for machines; Utility Room with double patio doors leading to the rear patio and garden.

At the back of the dwelling is a good sized sandstone patio with hot tub. A lean-to store abuts the rear of the house with door off the patio. Beyond is an area of lawned garden screened by trees to one side, weatherboarded ends of farm buildings on the other and open views over the holding and open countryside beyond at the rear.

AOC Farmhouse
Full planning consent has also been granted (WD/2008/1836) for the construction of a two storey 3 bedroom farmhouse of 1,512sq ft with integral garage sited conveniently for access to the farm buildings, adjacent to the existing dwelling and set off the farm drive. The farmhouse will be subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition.

THE FARM YARD COMPLEX
The buildings are arranged around a large concrete yard and comprise a range of agricultural buildings giving approximately 16,000 square feet of covered space including open fronted Livestock Barns (40’ x 100’) and (60’ x 100’) adjoining to form an ‘L’ shape of steel framed construction with a combination of Yorkshire boarding, tin and fibre cement cladding with fibre cement roof also incorporating a one bay Secure Machinery Store. Opposite is a further steel framed portal Livestock Barn (75’ x 25’) with Yorkshire boarding and fibre cement cladding and roof. There are also two breezeblock workshops.

THE LAND
Enclosed by way of a combination of post and rail, stock net fencing, mature trees and hedges with a stream that forms the northern boundary, the land is all laid to grass pasture being mostly level, sloping very gently away from the buildings to the northern perimeter and extends to approximately 16 acres divided into two field parcels with a livestock enclosure in the northerly parcel. Superb views over the holding and open countryside beyond are enjoyed from all aspects of the holding.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

PLANNING
The Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use or Development (CLEUD) for the existing single storey dwelling was granted on 13th April 2010 under reference WD/22010/0245/LDE. The current planning consent WD/2008/1836 for the proposed AOC farmhouse was granted on 22nd August 2008 and is valid for 3 years, this being further to outline planning consent WD/2005/2046 granted on 31st January 2006. Wealden District Council telephone 01323 443322. (Full planning history and further information are available from Samuel & Son on request.)

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private gas supply (LPG) and private drainage.

OUTGOINGS
Wealden District Council. (Council Tax Valuation Band TBV). Tel: 01323 443322

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Wealden District Council.Pine Grove, Crowborough, TN6 1DH. Telephone: 01892 653311. East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE. Telephone: 0345 60 80 190.

SINGLE PAYMENT SCHEME
5.59 Entitlements have been established under the Single Payment Scheme and will be made available as part of the sale. Further details on request from Vendor’s sole agents.

TENURE
The tenure of the property is freehold and is offered with full vacant possession.

PARTICULARS OF SALE
Please refer to the floor plans for room dimensions of the dwellings. Please note that plans contained within this brochure are not printed to scale and are for reference only. Areas are based on the Ordnance Survey.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Strictly by confirmed and prior appointment through Joint Sole Agents: Samuel & Son contactable on (01435) 864020 or info@samuelandson.co.uk and Winkworth contactable on (01273) 471471 or lewes@winkworth.co.uk

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