Chuck Hatch, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7

An equestrian estate, in need of some investment but offering exceptional potential on the edge of the Ashdown Forest. In all about 88 acres.

Description

The Property

Situated in a rural yet accessible location, Faircote Hall and Stud are located on the edge of the Ashdown Forest, in the High Weald National Landscape. The Ashdown Forest itself covers over ten square miles and is one of the largest open access areas in the South East of England, offering a range of wonderful riding, walking and cycling routes.

As a whole the property briefly comprises:

An impressive, six bedroom detached family house, with an annexe/garage block and south westerly views.
An array of equestrian facilities including over fifty stables, an Indoor arena, two outdoor arenas, surfaced canter track and a covered horse walker.
Additional buildings that have been converted offering grooms/staff accommodation.
A range of agricultural buildings for use as hay barns/ machinery stores.
Set in about 88 acres, the land forms an attractive backdrop for the main house, offering both privacy and protection, while also providing ample grazing and fodder to support equestrian elements.

Faircote Hall

A well-proportioned detached family house, recessed back from the equestrian centre with fine views across the valley. The property is now in need of some work, but was originally built to an attractive bespoke design, in a period style, incorporating quality materials and appropriate fixtures and fixtures for the time.

Features of note include the oak studded arched front door, good ceiling heights with coving to the ground floor, an impressive marble fireplace to the drawing room, as well as an abundance of oak joinery throughout.

The accommodation briefly comprises an inviting reception hall, an impressive drawing room, snug and a spacious kitchen/dining room equipped with a traditional Aga and conventional ovens set into a wide, ‘inglenook style’ chimneybreast, with a good range of units and fitted timber worktops. The kitchen leads through to a utility room, W.C and boot room, completing the ground floor accommodation. An Oak staircase leads to the first and second floors, where you will find a first floor galleried landing, the principal bedroom with wardrobes and en-suite bathroom, three further bedrooms on the first floor and a family bathroom. On the top floor there is a landing area, two bedrooms and a third bathroom.

Outside, the property is approached by a gated and walled entrance, landscaped to the front with a turning circle, leading to the main house and a self-contained annexe and garage block. The self-contained annexe comprises a ground floor bedroom and en-suite shower room, first floor living room with open plan kitchen and further bedroom and en-suite bathroom.

The gardens wrap around the property, to the side and rear and enjoy views across the valley, with the land immediately beyond the garden being fields forming part of the equestrian centre.

The Equestrian Facilities

An extensive range of equestrian facilities, varying in condition, which will suit a wide variety of equestrian disciplines and commercial uses.

Main yards and Indoor Arena
There are two principal yards, both conveniently located near the indoor arena. The main yard consists of two large adjoining barns housing 34 internal stables. Each stable is fitted with rubber matting, swivel feed mangers, and automatic water drinkers. Additional facilities include a spacious tack room/day room, four stalls (including two washdown bays), several large storage areas and an additional four stables which are accessed externally.

The second yard is a more private facility, discreetly positioned behind the indoor school. It comprises five brick built stables and one wooden stable, along with its own dedicated tack room. This yard is easily accessible from the main house, making it ideal for private use.

Situated between the two main yards is an indoor arena, complete with internal lighting.

In addition, there are several smaller yards and external stables scattered around the main yard. These include a mix of brick built, wooden, and internal stables within smaller barns. While these auxiliary facilities vary in condition, and provide less functionality, they do offer additional capacity and flexibility.

External Facilities
Externally, there are further facilities, including two outdoor arenas, one with an impressive viewing gallery. An oval all weather canter track and a Claydon covered six-bay horse walker with automated rotation.

Additional Buildings
In addition to the equestrian facilities there are a number of agricultural buildings, comprising a mixture of traditional and more modern barns, which offer ample storage for fodder, bedding and machinery.

In the centre of the land, there are a range of buildings comprising three concrete portal frame barns for hay storage and farm machinery and there is ample hard standing. A mobile home is sited adjacent to these buildings (see below re planning for a two bedroom tied bungalow).

Additional accommodation

In addition to the annexe above the 5 bay garage, two buildings have been converted to create residential accommodation, providing grooms/staff accommodation.

Currently the accommodation includes a 3 bedroom cottage/flat, built within the two large barns which house the main yard, and a converted Old Dairy which comprises two, 2 bedroom flats.

Planning was granted in 2016, to covert an alternative barn, which is situated further away from the main house and the equestrian elements into a two bedroom, single storey property. This planning has since lapsed but was granted as a replacement for the converted Old Diary and was subject to an Equestrian/Agricultural Occupancy Condition.

Land

The land provides an attractive backdrop, lying primarily to the north and west of Faircote Hall and the equestrian facilities.

Extending to about 71 acres of predominantly permanent pasture, the initial land is divided into securely enclosed paddocks and the remainder of the land comprises larger fields which could be dedicated to the production of hay and haylage. There are a series of hard internal tracks allowing easy access to all parts of the land throughout the year.

From the southernmost point of the land, there is access onto Chuck Hatch Lane and immediately from there onto Ashdown Forest and extensive hacking (permissible by permit from The Conservators of Ashdown Forest) over 75 miles of varied and beautiful riding routes.

General Remarks

Viewings
Viewings are strictly by appointment only and must be accompanied.

Method of Sale
The property is offered for as a whole.

Tenure and Possession
The tenure of the property is Freehold. Vacant possession will be available upon completion of sale.

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.

Council Tax
Faircote Hall G
The Annexe A
The Stable Flat A
Flat 1 A
Flat 2 A

Business Rates
TBC

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.

Easements, Covenants, Rights of Way and Restrictions
The property 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 that crosses the land but it is not close to the residential property or equestrian buildings. Further details are available from the selling agent.

Statutory Designations
The farm lies entirely within the High Weald National Landscape.





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Postcode
TN7 4EX
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Additional Info

Please Note: This property is being sold by instruction of the appointed Administrator and the agents are acting on their behalf. Interested parties should be aware that no warranties or representations will be provided, and the property is offered as seen.

Planning History & Works to Date: Prospective purchasers are advised that the property is being sold as seen. It is the responsibility of the buyer to satisfy themselves as to the status and fulfilment of all relevant planning permissions, enforcement notices, building regulations approvals and completion certifications.

Fixtures and Fittings: Clarification on any specific items will be provided by the vendors’ agents at the appropriate time.