STONEHOUSE FARM Rotherfield, East Sussex TN6 3QN

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1 STONEHOUSE FARM Rotherfield, East Sussex TN6 3QN Land & Property Experts

2 STONEHOUSE FARM BRICKYARD LANE ROTHERFIELD EAST SUSSEX TN6 3QN Crowborough Tunbridge Wells Gatwick Airport Central London 5 miles 6 miles 26 miles 50 miles A traditional residential and grassland farm in an idyllic rural location. On the market for the first time since Four bedroom farmhouse EPC G Three room Studio with kitchen Range of traditional outbuildings Enclosed pasture fields Mixed broadleaf woodland In all about 42.3 acres Additional 1.64 acres of off-lying woodland available by separate negotiation. LOCATION The property is situated approximately 1.1 miles to the north west of Mark Cross, Rotherfield village with a variety of small shops is approximately 2 miles to the south west. More extensive shopping facilities are available in Crowborough (5 miles to the west) and Tunbridge Wells (6 miles to the north east). Crowborough Railway Station with services to London Bridge and London Victoria (approx. 70 min) is 3.4 miles distant, and Tunbridge Wells with services to Charing Cross (approx. 60 min) is 6 miles distant. DESCRIPTION Stonehouse Farm has been within the same family since The farmhouse has remained relatively unmodernised for many years and the character and charm of the house, combined with the traditional yards, timber framed outbuildings and adjoining hedge enclosed pasture fields are a legacy to local farming history. The property offers a good degree of seclusion and privacy, and briefly comprises: THE FARMHOUSE Located just under half a mile along a driveway, the period farmhouse incorporates the original house of brick, sandstone and tile hung elevations beneath a peg tile roof and a converted oast house of brick and tile hung elevations beneath a wooden cowl. With a wealth of exposed timbers and original features, the accommodation, which is now in need of refurbishement and modernisation briefly comprises: GROUND FLOOR Living Room (15 7 x 13 6 ) exposed brick floor, inglenook fireplace with inset wood burning stove and original bread oven door, under-stairs storage cupboard, staircase to first floor. Dining Room (15 4 x 8 6 ) double aspect, open fireplace. Breakfast Room (23 5 x ) double aspect, exposed tiled floor, Butler sink on brick plinth, wood burning stove set into fireplace, bread oven, door to outside. Kitchen (12 1 x 8 1 ) Belfast sink on brick plinth with adjoining worktops and storage cupboards. Fitted dresser. Bathroom (within roundel), exposed painted wooden floorboards, free-standing bath, wash basin, W.C Morning Room (16 x 10 ) double aspect, exposed wooden floorboards, door to outside. Viewing: By appointment with the vendor s agent BTF Partnership:

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4 FIRST FLOOR Stairs lead from the Living Room to the first floor landing with doors to: Master Bedroom (21 4 x 12 ) double aspect, ensuite (within roundel) free-standing bath, shower, wash basin, W.C Bedroom 2 (13 6 x 12 4 ) exposed wooden floorboards, panelled ceiling, open fireplace, fitted bookshelves, door to ladder leading to attic space. Bedroom 3 (13 x 10 8 ) fitted hanging cupboard, cupboard housing hot water cylinder with immersion heater and cold water storage tank. Bedroom 4 (15 9 x 9 3 ) open fireplace with bird s nest fire basket and cast surround. GARDEN The pretty cottage gardens surrounding the farmhouse are predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with flower beds and shrubs. In addition to a timber clad summer house, there is a traditional pigsty of sandstone elevations beneath a peg tile roof and the original privy (now a garden tool shed) THE STUDIO A former agricultural building within the garden has been utilised as a studio for many years and is divided into three separate day rooms, plus a kitchen area and outside gardener s loo. THE LAND The land is predominantly down to pasture, divided into ten individual hedge enclosed fields, extending in all to about 36 acres. In addition to a block of mixed broadleaf woodland measuring approximately 2.28 acres, there are various smaller woodland shaws located around the farm. An additional off-lying parcel of woodland extending to approximately 1.64 acres (hatched blue on the attached plan) is available by separate negotiation The property (excluding the additional woodland) extends in all to about 42.3 acres YARDS AND OUTBUILDINGS There are two separate yard areas comprising a range of traditional outbuildings. THE NORTH-WESTERN YARD The yard to the north west of the farmhouse comprises: Range of attached outbuildings of weatherboard, brick and sandstone elevations beneath a peg tile roof (fibre cement to part), including workshops, enclosed garages and an open fronted hay store. Detached barn of timber elevations beneath a fibre cement roof, sub divided into three fully enclosed implement stores. Detached barn of corrugated tin elevations, divided into two log/timber stores and two tractor sheds. THE SOUTH-EASTERN YARD The yard to the south east of the farmhouse comprises: Enclosed holding yard with adjacent vernacular outbuildings, including a workshop, an open fronted cart barn with attached animal byres and a separate shelter. There are also two hay barns located within the field to the east of the farmhouse. SERVICES Mains electricity. Private drainage. Metered water is supplied via a neighbouring property. TENURE Stonehouse Farm is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession available upon completion. LOCAL AUTHORTY Wealden District Council - Council Tax Band G FIXTURES AND FITTINGS The fixtures and fittings mentioned in the description of the property will be included in the sale. All other fixtures and fittings to be excluded but may be available for sale by separate negotiation. DIRECTIONS From our Heathfield office drive in a westerly direction on the A265, continuing onto the A267 towards Tunbridge Wells. Having arrived in Mark Cross, continue past the Sussex Country Gardener on your left, and take the next road on the left (Brickyard Lane) Continue along Brickyard lane for half a mile, whereafter the driveway leading to Stonehouse Farm will be found on the left (first entrance AFTER Forest Farm). Continue to the end of the driveway until arriving at the farmhouse.

5 AGENT S NOTES BOUNDARIES The purchaser must satisfy themselves on the location of all boundaries from the Land Registry documentation available. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, we are now required to obtain proof of identification for all purchasers. ACREAGES The acreages quoted are for guidance purposes only and are given without responsibility. Any intending purchasers should not rely upon them as statement or representation of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY A public footpath crosses the property. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights whether public or private including rights of way, supply, drainage, water and electricity supplies or other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations, quasi-easement and all wayleaves whether referred to or not in these particulars. VIEWINGS Prior to making an appointment to view the property, please discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property, this will help to ensure that you do not make a wasted journey.

6 BTF and any Joint agents for themselves and for the Vendors of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or agent of or consultant to BTF has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor Plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. A list of the Directors of BTF is available for inspection at each BTF Office.

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