Houndsell Stud

A Versatile, multi-faceted equestrian property with 25 acres (TBV*) and extensive outbuildings including a former granary which is converted into two self-contained apartments (3 bedrooms in each) plus a further 3 bedroom Park Home/Lodge with its own access off the lane. The majority of the land is laid out as gently sloping paddocks and there are over 30 stables of which some are contained within a large barn. This building is also used as a covered lunging pen 10.7m x 10m (part of the main barn) plus there is a 40m x 23.5m post and railed outdoor riding arena (sand/fibre surface). Historically the property has been run as a stud farm as well as a private dog boarding kennels and quarantine facility. Also at the farm are two large steel framed agricultural open fronted barns with concrete floors which have been rented out in the past and benefit from a further separate entrance drive off the lane. N.B. The property is subject to an equestrian and agricultural tie - for details refer to the sale particulars. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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Location & Area Awareness - The Property is approached from three separate entrances and located in a rural position off a tarmac lane a short drive from the village of Wadhurst set within the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty. The Charter for Wadhurst was granted in 1253 and much of the existing village centre dates from the 17th and 18th centuries and is within a designated conservation area. The village has an outstanding vibrant community and provides an excellent range of shopping facilities including a church, private and state schools, doctors' practice, post office, butcher and two pubs. More comprehensive facilities can be found in Royal Tunbridge Wells just over 7 miles to the north. Communications in the area are excellent with train services available from Wadhurst and Tunbridge Wells. The A21 is a short drive away and provides fast road access to Tunbridge Wells, M25 and national the motorway network, as well as Heathrow and Gatwick airports. There is an excellent choice of schools within Wadhurst including Sacred Heart School and Uplands Community College. Further afield is Tonbridge Boys School, Mayfield School (for girls), Eastbourne College and Battle Abbey School. There are also a number of preparatory schools within a short drive including Dulwich (Cranbrook), Vinehall (Robertsbridge), Saint Ronan's (Hawkhurst), Marlborough House (Hawkhurst) and Holmewood House (Langton Green). There is an abundance of recreational facilities in the area including golf at Dale Hill at Ticehurst, Dewlands Manor at Rotherfield, The Nevill at Tunbridge Wells, The Royal Ashdown at Forest Row and the East Sussex National near Uckfield. There is also horse racing at Lingfield, opera at Glyndebourne; and fishing and sailing at nearby Bewl Water and on the Sussex Coast. For off road riding there is a bridleway around 10 minutes hacking distance.

Accommodation-3 Properties - Refer to the floor plans for size and layout of the units and their rooms.
THE GRANARY- 2394 sqft in total Split into TWO units
ONE on the lower ground floor (875 sqft granary annexe) with an open plan sitting and dining area plus kitchen with breakfast bar, 3 bedrooms one with ensuite shower room and further family bathroom, all modernised and well set out. Front garden and doors out to side yard and stables.
The SECOND unit (1519 sqft) is on the upper first floor and offer 3 bedrooms two with a shared dressing room and one with and en-suite bath and shower room. A further family bath and shower room, large sitting room with a decked balcony overlooking the rear garden. Large kitchen open plan to dining area.
THE LODGE-static park home unit - 838 sqft-with 3 bedrooms, family bathroom and large living room and semi open plan kitchen fully fitted. This property has a separate drive which allows parking to the side and also access directly to the yard. Subject to planning permission it may be possible to build a new property.

Equestrian & Agricultural Tie - The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person employed at or associated with the management of the stud and quarantine farm, or a person solely or mainly employed locally in agriculture as defined in section 290(i) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971, or forestry, or a dependent of such a person residing with him ( but including a widow or widower of such a person).
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Equestrian Facilities & Outbuildings - Refer to the plans for the size and layout of the outbuildings.
OUTDOOR RIDING ARENA - 23.5m x 40m sand and carpet fibre surface.
MAIN BARN -including 17 stables, tack room, wash down area & INDOOR SAND SCHOOL/LUNGE PEN 10.7m x 10m
KENNEL BUILDING - former Licensed Boarding Kennels including 14 kennels and mess (feeding/wash down) room. N.B. In order to reinstate the boarding kennels a new license and permissions will be required from the local planning authority.
STABLE BUILDING -including 7 stables with newly installed Veterinary Stocks.
WORKSHOP / STABLE BUILDING - may suit other uses or isolation stables.
WORKSHOP/GYM/OFFICE BUILDING - adaptable building which may be used for assortment of other uses.
SECONDARY KENNELS - not shown on the plan-2 kennels located close to the property entrance with long secure dog runs.

Agricultural Buildings - Located near the paddocks with a separate entrance off the lane are TWO LARGE DETACHED BUILDINGS OFFERING INCOME OPPORTUNITIES (previously rented out for storage of agricultural machinery) plus SPACIOUS SELF CONTAINED YARD AREA (previously used as a WOOD YARD).
BUILDING 1 - on the left as you drive in - 2 bay steel framed on concrete with side sheds for storage, sheet metal side and roof.
BUILDING 2 - 3 bays steel framed on concrete with side sheds, sheet metal side and roof.

Land & Grounds - TITLE NUMBER: ESX91428. Total plot size 25.046 acres (*TBV).
The acreage stated at the property is *TBV – (To Be Verified), which means that the land has not been formally measured by Equus and or its sellers/clients. A Title Plan from Land Registry will have been acquired, where available, showing the boundary and acreage. Otherwise, an online measuring tool will have been used to ‘check’ the acreage where possible. Interested applicants/buyers are advised that if they have any doubts as to the plot size and wish to have verification of the exact area of the entire plot, they will be required to make their own arrangements, at their own cost, by appointing the services of an accredited company who can measure the area for a compliant Land Registry Title Plan.

Helpful Websites - We recommend that you visit the local authority website pertaining to the property you are interested in buying for all the planning consents / restrictions / history and the following websites for more helpful information about the property and surrounding local area before proceeding in a purchase:
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Services & Outgoings - TENURE: Freehold
TITLE NUMBER: ESX91428
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Wealden District Council
SERVICES: Private drains. The Lodge oil central heating. The Granary upstairs oil central heating. Lower ground electric central heating.
TAX BAND: The Granary & The Lodge C.
EPC RATINGS: There are two units in the GRANARY x2 EPC. Cert number 71/73 C-2592-3002-2205-1599-2204 and Cert number 43/88 E-0370-2129-4050-2929-1665
THE LODGE: E 42/64. Certificate number 9095-3004-3208-8042-4200
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OUTBUILDING/S SERVICES: The majority have power/lighting and some either with water laid on internally or with outside tap/s

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By viewing a property with Equus you accept this disclaimer. If inspecting the outbuildings, equestrian facilities or any other building within the grounds you must wear appropriate clothing and footwear and children must be either left in the car or supervised at all times. Livestock should not be touched and all gates left shut or closed after use.

Directions - From Tunbridge Wells travel south on the A267 towards Mayfield on the Tunbridge Wells Road. At Mark Cross turn left on to the B2100 towards Wadhurst for 1.2miles, look out for a small lane on the right, take that lane and drive up for 100 metres and the property is the first on the right.



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