Fletching, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22

A historic dairy farm in one of most sought-after villages in Sussex. In all about 311.78 acres.

Description

Atheralls Farm is an established East Sussex farm occupying an outstanding position immediately adjoining the sought-after village of Fletching. Set at the end of the High Street, this versatile holding combines the convenience of a village location and offers residential, environmental, amenity, sporting and agricultural appeal.

Until recently, Atheralls was a working dairy farm; the holding extends to a little over 300 acres in all and benefits from good access from the surrounding public roads, together with an established network of internal tracks providing excellent connectivity between the buildings and all parts of the farm.

LOT 1 THE FARMHOUSE - ABOUT 1.21 ACRES
Atheralls Farmhouse is an imposing Grade II Listed property, believed to date from the 18th century conveniently positioned at the end of Fletching High Street. The handsome front elevation is arranged over three storeys, with a substantial rear wing overlooking the gardens and beyond towards Fletching church and the South Downs.

Behind the elegant facade, the accommodation extends to approximately 3,512 sq ft in total and is arranged over three floors, with good ceiling heights throughout. The principal rooms are particularly generous and elegantly proportioned.

To the side of the farmhouse is the garden, laid principally to lawn with a number of planted beds, and leads through to a small paddock to the rear of the property and buildings.

The farmhouse is accompanied by a useful range of outbuildings arranged around and close to the property, including the adjoining garage, two general-purpose buildings with stables and stores, as well as a traditional timber-clad stable building.

LOT 2 – ATHERALLS FARMSTEAD AND ABOUT 21.82 ACRES

The farmstead occupies a strategically favoured position on the edge of Fletching, immediately adjoining existing residential development. The buildings are served by direct access from the High Street. Beyond their existing agricultural uses, the buildings offer scope for storage, equestrian use or a range of diversified commercial uses and residential conversions, all subject to the necessary consents.

The land within Lot 2 extends to approximately 18.78 acres and is down to pasture, adjoining the farmstead and the village settlement boundary. The field to the south is in a strategically favoured position with longer-term development potential, subject in all respects to planning policy and the necessary consents.

LOT 3 ABOUT 103.74 ACRES
Lot 3 extends to approximately 104 acres and comprises an attractive block of predominantly pasture interspersed with established woodland shaws. The land is arranged in well-proportioned, commercial-sized fields and benefits from good natural water and shelter, with a stream running along much of the eastern boundary.

LOT 4 ABOUT 61.59 ACRES
Lot 4 extends to approximately 61.6 acres and comprises a substantial block of predominantly pasture, together with one field (Banky), which was cropped last year and is now in stubble. The land is arranged in well-proportioned, commercial-sized fields and is interspersed with established woodland, including two larger parcels Daleham Rough and Downstreet Rough, the woodland extends to approximately 19 acres in total, like much of the eastern side of the farm it has great sporting appeal. A stream follows much of the western boundary, while ponds and woodland shaws provide natural water, shelter and amenity.

A small brick-built building is situated beside the internal track, close to the eastern boundary and the entrance off Down Street.

LOT 5 – ABOUT 122.25 ACRES
Lot 5 extends to approximately 122 acres and comprises an attractive block of predominantly pastureland lying opposite the farmyard, which has been used to support the dairy enterprise. The land is arranged in well-proportioned fields, together with two fields (Avenue and Tree), which were cropped last year and is now in stubble. Occupying a convenient position adjoining Fletching and Splayne’s Green, the lot benefits from an appealing edge-of-village setting.

LOT 6 4 ROBINS CROSS - ABOUT 1.17 ACRES
4 Robins Cross is a particularly attractive three bedroom Grade II Listed end-of-terrace house, situated at the end of Fletching High Street on the opposite side of the road from Atheralls Farm.

For further details please ask for a copy of the brochure.




Acreage: 311.78 Acres

Directions

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Postcode
TN22 3TD