14 bedroom house

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER

TENDER DEADLINE 12 NOON THURSDAY 18th MARCH 2021

OFFERED AS A WHOLE OR IN UP TO 3 LOTS



SITUATION

Commanding outstanding rural views, Pleasant Rise Farm is magnificently located in the extremely popular village of Alfriston, nestled in the Cuckmere Valley within the South Downs National Park. Alfriston is a most attractive quintessential downland village with a thriving community. It boasts a famous medieval Market Square, an attractive high street with a pair of historic inns, a unique 14th century village church, clergy house and village green as well as benefiting from a village store/delicatessen, a great range of independent shops, galleries, tea rooms, restaurants, country hotels and public houses. The village also has a pre-school and primary school.



The coastal town of Seaford, around 4 miles away has a good range of shops and services including post office, banking facilities and a supermarket, with train station offering regular services to Lewes and Brighton.



The county town of Lewes is about 10 miles and provides a comprehensive range of shops and amenities, together with a mainline train station with services to London (Victoria).



Many miles of walks and rides through stunning countryside are accessible from the farm, notably the long-distance South Downs Way trail which passes the north of the property, along with numerous other walking, cycle and bridle paths. Cuckmere Haven, the sea, beach and Seven Sisters Cliffs are approximately five miles distance.



There are excellent road and rail communications; Berwick mainline rail station is located just 3 miles away with direct services to London Victoria and London Bridge. The Alfriston Road which travels through the centre of the village provides access to the A27 in the north (1.5 miles), linking to Lewes and Eastbourne and also provides fast access to the coast, the A23/M23, Gatwick Airport and the national motorway network. Regular public bus services also serve the village connecting to Seaford, Lewes and Eastbourne.



There is a very good selection of both state and private schools in the area, in addition to the village schools, schooling for all ages is available at Seaford and Lewes. Private schools include Bede's at Upper Dicker, Lewes Old Grammar, Bede's Prep, St Andrew's Prep and Eastbourne College at Eastbourne and Brighton College.



LOT 1

Residential Complex

Indoor Tennis Court

Lower Stable Yard & Manège

Grazing

In all about 18.88 acres



RESIDENTIAL

The original house, dating back to the 1950s has been significantly extended over the years. Predominantly of brick and tile construction with an attractive facade, it now comprises a split-level residential complex providing a range of one, two and three bedroom accommodation, all enjoying superb views over the farm and surrounding countryside. The floor plans give an excellent overview of the accommodation which comprises eight individual dwellings totalling 6,643sq ft of living space.



OUTSIDE

There is an area of landscaped grounds around the farmhouse with lawns to the front of the main house sloping gently down to the stable yard. A private driveway leading from the access track serves the main house with a parking area adjoining. Behind the house are areas of mainly sloping lawn and a large area of communal kitchen garden.



INDOOR TENNIS COURT

Behind the house is a fully enclosed 60ft x 120ft steel framed barn housing the indoor tennis court, built in 1976 and the first indoor tennis facility in the South East of England. It has long served as a community facility for tennis, and various other sporting uses including badminton

and cricket training. Adjoining the barn are various add-on service buildings providing a changing area, wc, kitchen and storage areas, all in need up of updating.



EQUESTRIAN

Situated at the entrance of Pleasant Rise Farm, on the north of the access track, is the lower stable yard - of brick and timber construction comprising 7 loose boxes, a tack room and

general store rooms as well as a borehole plant room and welfare/rest area. Opposite the stable yard is a 60' x 120' outdoor manège.



LAND

The land attached to this lot extends in total to some 16 acres with a ribbon of woodland along much of the northern boundary providing screening. Behind the house a grass track runs up into steep scarp that later levels out to fence-enclosed pasture fields used for grazing; from here there are magnificent views in all directions, including south to the coast. There is also access from the fields out onto the South Downs Way that passes the property to the north.



LOT 2

Outdoor Tennis Courts

Certified Location Caravan Site

Campsite with shower/wc blocks

Timber Yard

In all about 8.86 acres



OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS

Three asphalt tennis courts constructed in the 1980s to operate in conjunction with the indoor centre are located on the southern side of the farm track sitting below the barn. They benefit from

floodlighting and are enclosed by chain link fencing though the surfaces are presently in a poor state of repair.



CERTIFIED LOCATION CARAVAN SITE

A Certified Location touring caravan site with electric hook up points and water standpipes, is located beyond the outdoor tennis courts, situated within an attractive pasture field.



CAMPSITE

Beyond the touring caravan site and set within the adjoining pasture field running along the valley bottom is the campsite, presently operating under the 28 day rule and also benefiting from a number of electric hook up points and water standpipes. The site is served by shower/toilet blocks. The site is in a very popular tourist area and there is good potential to extend the camping season (subject to all necessary consents).



TIMBER YARD

Situated opposite the camping field set above the farm track is the timber yard, which also provides a service area for the campsite. There are a number of outbuildings set within

the yard including a timber framed three bay log store and machinery store.



LOT 3

Upper Stable Yard

Pasture/Scarp Land

In all about 64.65 acres



UPPER STABLE YARD

Located at the far end of the farm access track there is a general purpose steel framed building that has been converted into stabling, providing 12 loose boxes with mezzanine tack room and

store. There are various adjoining/associated outbuildings used for hay/feed and general storage.



LAND

The land extends beyond the stable yard with undulating fence enclosed pasture fields cradled within the valley floor and steeper slopes rising up to the ridge on the north interspersed with pockets of woodland and scrub. The land has been managed by way of the grazing and in total extends to about 64 acres.



GENERAL PROPERTY INFORMATION



ACCESS

There is a single entrance/access to the farm off the Alfriston Road/Whiteways from where an unregistered track travels through the valley bottom providing access to all three lots. The first stretch of the track is shared with a number of other residential properties.



SERVICES

Mains electricity. Mains water plus a private borehole located within the grounds of the

residential/stable complex. Private drainage; a Klargester sewage treatment plant serves the eight residences. A ground source heat pump serves the main house and some associated units with others having oil fired central heating.



FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

All fixtures, fittings and chattels whether referred to or not should be presumed excluded from the sale.



LOCAL AUTHORITY

Wealden District Council.



BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

The land is registered for the Basic Payment Scheme with an eligible area of 26.81ha yielding a payment of £6,209.01 in 2019.



EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electrical supplies and any other rights and

obligations, easements and proposed wayleaves from masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether specifically referred to or not. There is a public footpath which intersects the property following the access track and running through the valley providing access onto the Downs. A public bridleway adjoins part of the southern boundary and at the north of the property, the South Downs Way is directly accessible from the property.



PLANS, SCHEDULES, ACREAGES AND BOUNDARIES

Purchasers must satisfy themselves on the location of all boundaries from the Land Registry Plans available and their own physical inspection of the property. Any acreages, areas and measurements quoted are for guidance purposes only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.



TENURE

The property is offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion, subject to the various tenancy and licence agreements.



METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER. A Tender Form can be requested from the Vendor's Sole Agent, Samuel & Son. Deadline for receipt of Tenders is 12 noon on Thursday 18th March. All Tenders should be returned to Samuel & Son, Horam in a sealed envelope marked "Pleasant Rise Farm".



VIEWING

Viewing dates have been arranged for Friday 5th February, Wednesday 17th February and Friday 5th March. Appointments are strictly by prior appointment with Samuel & Son and in adherence with Government Covid-19 guidance.



IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Samuel & Son, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property and do not form part of any offer or contract The information in these particulars is given without responsibility and they have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a guide only and may not be precise. Photographs are not necessarily comprehensive nor current; no assumption should be made that any contents shown are included in the sale nor with regards to parts of the property which have not been photographed. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Samuel & Son have not tested any services or equipment and nothing in these particulars should be deemed to be a statement that they are in good working order nor that the property is in good structural condition. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Marketed by: Samuel and Son, Horam