This is a rare opportunity to purchase approximately 89 acres of permanent pasture and woodland situated in the High Weald AONB. The land is available as a whole or in seven lots with Batcheller Monkhouse.
Attwood Farm is located in an attractive position surrounded by beautiful open countryside. The property is close to the popular village of Bodle Street Green and the larger market town of Hailsham is approximately 6.8 miles to the south.
For those with equestrian aspirations there is a network of country lanes, nearby bridleways and TROT access in close proximity to the property.
The land comprises approximately 89 acres of Grade 3 permanent pasture and woodland.
Lot 1 – Guide Price £175,000
Extending to 12.12 acres in total, Lot 1 comprises 11.03 acres of permanent pasture and approximately 0.91 acres of mature broadleaf woodland. The parcel is largely level but slopes downward towards the woodland shaw to the north of the parcel. There is an electricity pylon located on the track which forms part of this lot. Access is required from time to time by the electricity board for maintenance etc. The wayleave in relation to this pylon will be transferred to the purchaser.
Lot 2 – Guide Price £170,000
Extending to 10.67 acres in total, Lot 2 comprises two parcels of permanent pasture. The smaller paddock has been more recently used for equestrian grazing. The larger parcel is currently in use for grass forage production. There is a small pond in the north west corner. Access is directly via the public highway.
Lot 3 – Guide Price £170,000
Extending to 17.25 acres in total, Lot 3 comprises 13.26 acres of permanent pasture and 2.99 acres of mature broadleaf woodland.
If bought in conjunction with Lot 2, access can be created to connect the two lots. If bought separately, access can be arranged, however the details of such are yet to be confirmed.
Lot 4 – Guide Price £245,000
Extending to 17.33 acres in total, Lot 4 comprises 14.74 acres of permanent pasture and 2.59 acres of mature broad leaf woodland.
There is a TROT bridleway which runs along the access track and then branches along the northern edge of Coneyburrow Shaw and leaves the property in the south west corner of Lot 4. There is a licence in place for the TROT bridleway. The license can be transferred to the purchaser if desired or we understand that this agreement can be brought to an end with three months’ notice (TBC). There is an electricity pylon located in this lot. Access is required from time to time by the electricity board for maintenance etc. The wayleave in relation to this pylon will be transferred to the purchaser.
Lot 5 – Guide Price £180,000
Lot 5 extends to 11.9 acres of level permanent pasture. If purchased separately from these lots, the purchaser will be granted a right of way over a route to be agreed. The boundaries are a combination of mature hedgerow and post and rail stock fencing. Please note: the boundary between lots 5 and 6 is not currently stock proof.
Lot 6 – Guide Price £150,000
Lot 6 extends to 10.59 acres in total and comprises 9.57 acres of permanent pasture and approximately 1.02 acres of mature broadleaf woodland.
There is an electricity pylon located in this lot. Access is required from time to time by the electricity board for maintenance etc. The wayleave in relation to this pylon will be transferred to the purchaser.
Lot 7 – Guide Price £138,000
Lot 7 extends to 8.99 acres in total and comprises 7.16 acres of permanent pasture and 1.83 acres of woodland.
The Vendor is to retain an overage over the entire property set at 25% for a period of 40 years to cover any change of use including both residential and commercial development. The overage is intended to last in perpetuity for the entire period. There are to be no deductions from the overage payment. It is intended the overage payment will be triggered by the grant of planning permission or the commencement of works, whichever is sooner.
For the benefit of the vendors retained property, the land will be sold subject to a Restrictive Covenant.
Please register your interest with the sole agents Batcheller Monkhouse by contacting Emer Edwards MRICS on 01590 509280 or e.edwards@batchellermonkhouse.com
