Little Spatham Farm

The property is situated to the northeast of Ditchling in a picturesque area in the South Downs National Park. The property is the ideal purchase for equestrians with superb facilities with easy and varied hacking both locally and on the South Downs National Park. The property would make an excellent livery yard, providing potential as an income generator and with housing for staff if required, or as a competition yard. Equally it would suit smallholders or those who prefer to keep their horses at home, with the option to rent out additional facilities. Set down a private track, the property’s idyllic and private position is a key highlight. The boundary is well enclosed by mature trees, while gardens feature a duck pond and lawned areas offering further potential. There are magnificent views over its own land and towards the South Downs. The main house is attractively situated within the gardens and is about 2500 sq ft across two floors with a chalet-style layout. The property is believed to be 1960s but has been improved over the years to create a spacious and bright home; though some of the décor is somewhat dated, the house offers excellent potential for cosmetic improvement, with the option to extend if required (subject to obtaining the necessary consents). The house is well proportioned throughout, with a particularly airy reception room with double height ceiling enhanced by exposed beams and a stone chimney breast.
The ground floor accommodation begins with an entrance hall, which leads to a kitchen/breakfast room and adjoining utility room and w.c. and the reception room extension. There is also a study/snug and three ground floor bedrooms, one of which is en suite. There is a further familybathroom. Upstairs there are two large rooms, one a bedroom with en suite and the other bedroom/storage room.

Agents Note: There is an equestrian/agricultrual tie on the property.
Outside

The equestrian facilities are extensive, comprising three separate stable blocks with about 21 stables and looseboxes, a feed store, a tack room with w.c. and washing facilities, barns and even a annexe suitable for a live-in groom or livery manager. The yards are well maintained and offer areas of hardstanding with space for trailers or a horsebox if needed. The grassland amounts to about 24 acres and is currently separated into paddock grazing by post and rail fencing. There is also a manège with a surface of sand and chopped rubber and a horse walker.
The house is set down a quiet country lane and accessible by a private driveway with electric gates leading to a large parking area. The property also features garaging, a detached games room and gardens which include a picturesque duck pond behind the house and mostly level lawns. There is good potential for further landscaping and a vegetable garden.

Agents Note: There is a footpath on the land, Hamptons can provide details.

Situation

The picturesque downland village of Ditchling lies just 1.6 miles from the famous Ditchling Beacon and its surrounding nature reserve in the South Downs National Park. The village has a variety of local shops, including arts and craft workshops,
a museum and Post Office, cafés such as The Green Welly and Nutmeg Tree tea house. In addition, there are pubs including The Bull and The White Horse, a village church and a primary school. Little Spatham Farm is in a very fortunate position to be so close to the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead just 8 miles away adn Plumpton Racecourse just 5 miles away. Further popular destinations are Felbridge showground and Alder Lake Farm for an indoor riding arena. A wider range of shops is available at Hassocks, about two miles to the east, which also has a mainline trainstation to London Bridge/Victoria (approximately 56 minutes). The city of Brighton and the south coast are about nine miles distant. The M23/A23 provides good access to Gatwick and the national motorway network. Faster trains run from Haywards Heath station which is approximately 7 miles away and around 46 minutes to London Bridge and Victoria. As well as being an equestrian enthusiasts dream Little Spatham Farm accomodates a larger market of buyers being situated wihin easy reach of a plethora of fabulous schools, St. Margaret’s Primary School in Ditchling, Downlands Community Secondary School in Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint College, Burgess Hill School for Girls, Lewes Grammar, Ardingly, Great Walstead and Brighton College.

Additional Information

Mains water, electricity and gas. Septic drainage.
Agents note: There is a footpath on the land, Hamptons can provide details.
Council: Lewes District Council
Council Tax Band: D

Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Haywards Heath