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3 bed Traditional Sussex Barn (unfurnished)
Double bay garage
Range of modern and traditional farm buildings

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Actons Farm, Sidley, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex

A unique opportunity to rent a rural yet accessible Sussex farm on the outskirts of Bexhill comprising approximately 40 acres of land, a range of modern and traditional farm buildings and a converted traditional Sussex barn

Bexhill-on-Sea 1½ miles
Hastings 6 miles
Battle 3½ miles

Accommodation comprises:
3 bed Traditional Sussex Barn (unfurnished)
Double bay garage
Range of modern and traditional farm buildings

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
Actons Farm is situated in a rural yet accessible position 1½ miles to the north of Bexhill-on-Sea and 2½ miles to the north west of St Leonards. The town of Battle is 3½ miles to the north. The property itself sits within mature and landscaped gardens with views over the farmland to the east. The property comprises 40 acres of land which is sub-divided into a number of hedge and fence enclosed fields and currently down to permanent pasture. The farm incorporates a Traditional Sussex Barn converted into a 3 bed dwelling and a range of farm buildings varying in their age, condition and make up including stables, a general purpose farm building and implement shed.

DIRECTIONS
From Bexhill town centre drive north on London Road (A269) in the direction of Sidley for approximately 300 yards before bearing left onto Hollier’s Hill (A269) after approximately 250 yards turn right onto Sidley Green. After 150 yards turn right onto Glovers Lane and then bear left onto Buckholt Lane, Actons Farm is located at the terminus of Buckholt Lane. If using satellite navigation, the postcode will, incorrectly, take you towards Buckholt Farm.

Alternatively from Battle High Street driving south towards Hastings take the A2100 for 300 yards and turn right onto Powder Mill Lane (B2095) signposted to Catsfield after ½ mile bear left onto Powder Mill Lane (B2204) until you reach a mini roundabout. At the roundabout take the first exit onto A269 signposted Bexhill remain on A269 until reaching Sidley, turn left onto Glovers Lane and shortly after bear left onto Buckholt Lane following the directions as above.

ACCOMMODATION
The Traditional Sussex Barn extends to approximately 1,450 sq ft of living accommodation arranged over two floors and comprising;

Ground Floor

Utility Room (14’ x 12’)

Kitchen (13’ x 13’3) ‘L’ shaped room, with fitted units and Stanley range cooker.

Family Bathroom with bath, WC and wash hand basin.

Living / Dining Room (25’ x 16’3”) open to a vaulted ceiling at one end, with large glazed windows being the original barn doors, inglenook style fireplace and stairs leading up to:

First Floor

Galleried Landing, with door to:

Master Bedroom (14’ x 10’3) with en-suite shower room (shower yet to be completed), WC and basin. 2 further bedrooms accessed from the second staircase leading from the Kitchen:

Bedroom 2 (13’9 x 7’3) and Bedroom 3 / Study (10’6 x 6’6).

OUTSIDE

An area of lawn divided by the dwelling’s access drive serves the rear of the property and is located to the west of the barn. A small area of garden is located to the front and side. A traditional timber framed Double Garage is located to the west of the dwelling with separate access on to the main farm drive.

FARM BUILDINGS
The farm buildings are situated to the east of the dwelling and are located around a compact area of hard standing and comprise the following:

Former Cattle Byre / Stable Block (55’ x 15’) a single storey stable block which adjoins the dwelling is divided into four loose boxes, with an additional tack room and feed store. A timber lean-to loose yard measuring approximately 32’6 x 14’3 is located to the rear.

Covered Yard (80’ x 20’) divided into cattle pens and loose boxes with concrete yard area fronting on to the public bridle path. To the rear is a lean-to, which is divided into three loose boxes.

Implement Shed (30’ x 25’) fully enclosed and secure with roller shutter door.

General Purpose Building (80’ x 60’) 4 bays long and of steel portal frame construction with fibre cement cladding on two sides and Yorkshire board over.

LAND
The land extends in total to approximately 40 acres (16 ha) and is divided into a number of hedge and fence enclosed pasture fields. Water is supplied to most field parcels.

TENURE
Under a 1995 Agricultural Tenancies Act Farm Business Tenancy for an initial term of 3 years. The tenant will be responsible for all outgoings including council tax and all services. Depending upon the timing of works to establish the Bexhill to Hastings link road, a small proportion of the land will be returned to East Sussex County Council.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, private mains water supply, private drainage system and oil fired central heating. Water is provided to the majority of the paddocks.

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Council Tax Valuation Band D £1,559.42 2009/10

VIEWINGS
Viewing open days are to be held on the following dates:
Wednesday, 24th March 2010 – between 10am and 1pm.
Wednesday, 31st March 2010 – between 10am and 1pm.
Saturday, 3rd April 2010 – between 10am and 1pm.
Any viewings are entirely at the risk of prospective purchasers and insofar as may be permitted under statute the Vendor accepts no liability for any loss or damage incurred as a result.

OFFERS OF RENT
Offers to rent the land are to be submitted in writing addressed to Samuel & Son (Ref: AS/ESCC/AFL/O). The offer letter should be enclosed and sealed within an envelope specifically marked:

"OFFER REFERENCE: AS/ESCC/AFL/O/".

• All offers should be submitted using the attached standard pro forma.
• The full name, address and daytime telephone number of the person making the offer should be included.
• The owners of the land are not bound to accept either the highest or any offer received.
• No offers or increased offers received after the stated closing date will be considered.

Offers should arrive no later than noon on Friday 9th April, 2010 at Samuel & Son Ltd, Hailsham Road, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8AB.




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The client agrees to inform Samuel & Son in writing of any inaccuracy or misleading element in the particulars or in the promotion generally of which he is aware or which subsequently materialises during the period of the agency. The client shall indemnify Samuel & Son, their servants or agents against any claim made in respect of any misdescriptions of the property that arises wholly or partially out of the act or default of the client.

Important notice
Samuel & Son for themselves and the vendors of this property whose agents are give notice that:

1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract, and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Purchasers must rely on their own enquiries by inspections or otherwise on all matters including planning or other consents.
3. The information in these particulars is given without responsibility on the part Samuel & Son or their clients. Neither Samuel & Son or any of their employees have any authority to make or give any representations or warranties whatever in relation to this property.
4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive nor current; no assumption should be made that any contents shown are included in the sale nor with regards to parts of the property which have not been photographed.
5. Samuel & Son or any joint agents have not tested any services or equipment and nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that they are in good working order nor that the property is in good structural condition.