Hill House, Brooklands Farm, Dallington, East Sussex

LOCATION
The property is located off Glaziers Forge Lane, approximately 0.9 miles to the north-west of Dallington, 2.9 miles to the south-west of Brightling, and 4.8 miles to the south-east of Heathfield.

DESCRIPTION AND BRIEF HISTORY
Within the same family ownership since 1987, the property has predominately been run as an equestrian holding for the family's horses, together with farming enterprises including the rearing of cattle and sheep.

Located within The High Weald National Landscape, the property briefly comprises:

THE FARMHOUSE. Understood to have been constructed in the early 1970s, the farmhouse is of red brick and weatherboard elevations beneath a tiled roof.
The farmhouse sits in an elevated position overlooking the yard and buildings below and briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Porch. Fully enclosed with internal door to.

Reception Hall. Stairs to First Floor.

Living Room. (triple aspect) Parquet floor, wood burner on stone hearth with exposed stone chimney breast behind.
Glazed double doors to outside.

Dining Room. Parquet floor and glazed door to outside.

Study/Dressing Room. Open through to:

Sitting Room/Bedroom 4

Shower Room. Shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin, and W.C.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room. Wooden worktops with inset electric hob and Stainless-Steel sink and drainer. Matching base and wall-mounted storage cupboards. Integral electric oven with microwave above.

Utility Room. Worktop with inset Stainless-Steel sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for washing machine, oil-fired boiler. Door to outside.

Boot Room. Door to:

Log/Garden Store. Fully enclosed with gate to outside and door to Potting Shed.

FIRST FLOOR
Landing with Airing cupboard.

Bedroom 1. (double aspect). Built-in wardrobes. En-Suite with shower, pedestal wash basin, and W.C.
Glazed door to Rooftop Balcony (26'.4" x 12'.1").

Bedroom 2. (double aspect) Built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom 3. (double aspect) Built- in wardrobes.

Family Bathroom. Panelled bath with wall-mounted shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, and W.C.

OUTSIDE
THE GARDEN
The garden surrounding the farmhouse is predominantly down to lawn, interspersed with flowerbeds and a variety of trees and shrubs. The garden also benefits from a paved seating area and a central grass 'island' on the drive.

THE LAND
The gently sloping agricultural land is divided into a number of enclosures with the south-eastern fields being classified as Grade 3 and those to the north being Grade 4. There are two woodland shaws (approximately 1.37 acres in total) with the northern block predominantly being classified as Ancient and Semi-Natural Woodland.

OUTBUILDINGS
Located within a Yard to the north-west of the farmhouse, there is a concrete portal frame Barn with an attached lean-to (extending in all to approximately 7,000 ft2).
The family have historically stabled horses within the main barn (seven Loose Boxes and a Feed Room) and lean-to (four Loose Boxes).

ACCESS
The property is accessed via a private driveway leading from a Restricted Byway. The yard benefits from independent access leading from the farmhouse drive.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Rother District Council.

COUNCIL TAX
Band F

TENURE
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

DIRECTIONS
From The Swan public house at Woods Corner head west on the Battle Road (B2096) towards Heathfield. After approximately 1.1 miles turn right onto Glaziers Forge Lane, whereafter the private drive leading to Hill House will be found on the right-hand side after approximately 240 yards. What3Words: blogging.strange.bleaker

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water, private drainage.

EPC RATING
The Farmhouse: Band D

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
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-easements and all wayleaves whether referred to or not.

Public footpaths cross the property.
Further information available from the selling agent.

PLANS
The plans provided are for identification purposes only, and purchasers should satisfy themselves on the location of external or internal boundaries prior to offering.

BOUNDARIES
The purchaser must satisfy themselves on the location of all boundaries from the Land Registry plans available and from their site inspection on the ground.

ACREAGES
The acreages quoted are for guidance purposes only and are given without responsibility. Any intending purchasers should not rely upon these as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the area being sold.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING
The farmhouse is subject to an AOC (Agricultural Occupancy Condition) which states: "The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely employed locally in agriculture as defined in section 290 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, or forestry, or a dependant of such a person residing with him (but including a widow or widower of such a person)."

AGENT'S NOTE
We have prepared these sale particulars as a general guide and none of the statements contained within them should be relied upon as a statement of fact. All measurements are given as a guide, and no liability can be accepted for any errors arising therefrom. We have not carried out detailed or structural surveys, nor tested the services, appliances, or any fittings.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the selling agent. The vendors and their agents do not accept any responsibility for accidents or personal injury as a result of viewings, whether accompanied or not.

PURCHASER IDENTIFICATION
In accordance with Anti- Money Laundering Regulations, we are required to obtain proof of identification for all purchasers. BTF employs the services of 'Thirdfort' to verify the identity and residence of purchasers.