Petley Wood Equestrian Centre
Battle, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RE
Guide Price
£2,500,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse
Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Section 106
Land Tags: Ancient Woodland, Irrigation, Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Nov 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse
- Property Tags: Development Potential, Equestrian, Section 106
- Land Tags: Ancient Woodland, Irrigation, Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland
LOCATION
Petley Wood Equestrian Centre is located within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in a rural woodland setting that has the benefit of good access to both road and rail transport links. The A21 is approximately a quarter of a mile to the east, and Battle mainline railway station approximately two miles to the south west.
Petley Wood is also within a reasonable distance of other equestrian centres and show grounds, including Golden Cross (18.1 miles), Felbridge (37.4 miles), and Hickstead (40.9 miles)
DESCRIPTION
Petley Farm has been home to the renowned Petley Wood Equestrian Centre for approximately twenty years and has hosted numerous affiliated and unaffiliated events, including: Show Jumping, Dressage, Arena Eventing, Combined Training, and Showing. The facilities have also been hired out to Riding Clubs, Pony Clubs, and the general public.
In addition, the current owners previously operated a very busy livery yard at the property.
Approximately 168 acres of Ancient Woodland with cleared and well-defined tracks provides a quite unique opportunity for hacking out without having to ride on any public roads or bridleways.
In addition, the farm is a licenced wedding venue, with a woodland glade providing an enchanting, setting for ceremonies.
The property extends in all to approximately 190 acres, and briefly comprises:
THE FARMHOUSE
The farmhouse is of brick and tile hung elevations beneath a tiled roof, and briefly comprises:
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall with Cloakroom off, and stairs to the First Floor.
Sitting Room (double aspect) with engineered Oak flooring, wood burning stove set into open fireplace with exposed brick surround and hearth. Glazed doors to outside.
Garden Room with engineered Oak flooring, glazed doors to outside.
Dining Room with engineered Oak flooring.
Kitchen with half tiled walls, tiled floor, matching wall and base units, inset stone sink, electric 'Classic' range oven with LPG hob, and extractor hood above. Space and plumbing for dishwasher.
Utility Room with half tiled walls, tiled floor, work tops, wall-mounted storage units, space and plumbing for washing machine.
Boot Room with half tiled walls, tiled floor, and wall-mounted storage units
FIRST FLOOR
Landing with stairs to Second Floor, and doors to:
Master Bedroom with built-in hanging cupboards. En-suite with walk-in shower, corner bath, vanity unit with inset wash basin, W.C.
Bedroom 2 (double aspect) with built-in hanging cupboards.
Bedroom 3 (double aspect) with built-in hanging cupboards.
Bedroom 4 with built-in hanging cupboards.
Bedroom 5 currently used as an Office with fitted desk tops and bookshelves.
Family Bathroom with walk-in shower, wash basin, and W.C.
SECOND FLOOR
The second floor of the farmhouse provides an open-plan Living area/Bedroom 6 with built-in hanging cupboards, eaves storage, and Velux windows.
OUTSIDE
The gardens surrounding the farmhouse are predominantly lawn with concrete/paved seating areas and raised wooden decking.
A double Garage of brick elevations beneath a tiled roof is located to north east of the farmhouse. The garage benefits from a Utility Area with space and plumbing for a commercial size washing machine.
EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
The farm drive leading to the equestrian centre culminates in approximately two acres of hardstanding, providing extensive parking for cars, horse boxes and lorries. The adjacent equestrian facilities include:
Stable Yard with twenty loose boxes, staff rooms, feed rooms, and a covered wash down area, all of which are arranged around a central courtyard.
Located to the north west of the principal stable yard there is a further timber-framed Stable Block with five loose boxes and a wash down area. An additional eight loose boxes are provided within adjacent timber framed stable blocks, together with a number of mobile field shelters and an 'L' shaped timber framed mare and foal Barn located within a paddock to the west.
Indoor Arena (49.53m x 24.05m) with an enclosed Judge's Box, seated viewing area, public address system, and an overhead irrigation system.
An Outdoor Arena which comprises of three areas, two with bespoke 'Miller Equestrian' surfaces, and one of grass. The three interconnected arenas extend in all to approximately 1.42 acres and benefit from a public address system and a judge's box.
Outdoor School (40m x 20m)
Circular five Horse Walker.
Static Unit which has previously been used as a Cafe, benefits from a Kitchen with a Seating/Dining Area, and Show/Events Office.
There are a number of useful storage Shipping Containers strategically placed around the property, a majority of which are connected to mains electricity.
Prior to becoming an equestrian centre, there was a Farm Shop at the property, and the remains of the building are still in situ at the farm entrance.
THE LAND
The pasture at Petley Farm (approximately 19 acres) is subdivided into fenced paddocks.
A single block of Ancient Woodland (approximately 168 acres) located to the west of the farmhouse and stable yard benefits from cleared and signposted rides, two naturally fed ponds, together with a woodland glade used for conducting licenced wedding ceremonies (Licence currently in the process of being renewed).
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.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
ACCESS
Access is over a private drive leading direct from Marley Lane.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.
TENURE
The property is Freehold and will be sold with vacant possession.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Rother District Council.
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 within these particulars.
COUNCIL TAX
Farmhouse: Band 'F'
Please see attached boundary plan for the approximate route of the Public Footpath (indicated by a broken orange line)
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.
PHOTOGRAPHS
The photographs within this brochure were taken between October 2020 and October 2022
PURCHASER IDENTIFICATION
In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, the selling agents are required to obtain proof of identification for all purchasers. BTF employs the services of Smartsearch to verify the identity and residence of purchasers.
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.
AGENT'S NOTE
We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sale particulars as a general guide and none of the statements contained in these particulars relating to this property 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.
We understand that the property is subject to a Section 106 Agreement which ties the whole property together as a single unit. A copy of the Agreement has been requested from Rother District Council.
VIEWINGS
Viewings are strictly by appointment only with the vendor's sole 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.
Marketed by: BTF Partnership, Heathfield
Petley Wood Equestrian Centre is located within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in a rural woodland setting that has the benefit of good access to both road and rail transport links. The A21 is approximately a quarter of a mile to the east, and Battle mainline railway station approximately two miles to the south west.
Petley Wood is also within a reasonable distance of other equestrian centres and show grounds, including Golden Cross (18.1 miles), Felbridge (37.4 miles), and Hickstead (40.9 miles)
DESCRIPTION
Petley Farm has been home to the renowned Petley Wood Equestrian Centre for approximately twenty years and has hosted numerous affiliated and unaffiliated events, including: Show Jumping, Dressage, Arena Eventing, Combined Training, and Showing. The facilities have also been hired out to Riding Clubs, Pony Clubs, and the general public.
In addition, the current owners previously operated a very busy livery yard at the property.
Approximately 168 acres of Ancient Woodland with cleared and well-defined tracks provides a quite unique opportunity for hacking out without having to ride on any public roads or bridleways.
In addition, the farm is a licenced wedding venue, with a woodland glade providing an enchanting, setting for ceremonies.
The property extends in all to approximately 190 acres, and briefly comprises:
THE FARMHOUSE
The farmhouse is of brick and tile hung elevations beneath a tiled roof, and briefly comprises:
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall with Cloakroom off, and stairs to the First Floor.
Sitting Room (double aspect) with engineered Oak flooring, wood burning stove set into open fireplace with exposed brick surround and hearth. Glazed doors to outside.
Garden Room with engineered Oak flooring, glazed doors to outside.
Dining Room with engineered Oak flooring.
Kitchen with half tiled walls, tiled floor, matching wall and base units, inset stone sink, electric 'Classic' range oven with LPG hob, and extractor hood above. Space and plumbing for dishwasher.
Utility Room with half tiled walls, tiled floor, work tops, wall-mounted storage units, space and plumbing for washing machine.
Boot Room with half tiled walls, tiled floor, and wall-mounted storage units
FIRST FLOOR
Landing with stairs to Second Floor, and doors to:
Master Bedroom with built-in hanging cupboards. En-suite with walk-in shower, corner bath, vanity unit with inset wash basin, W.C.
Bedroom 2 (double aspect) with built-in hanging cupboards.
Bedroom 3 (double aspect) with built-in hanging cupboards.
Bedroom 4 with built-in hanging cupboards.
Bedroom 5 currently used as an Office with fitted desk tops and bookshelves.
Family Bathroom with walk-in shower, wash basin, and W.C.
SECOND FLOOR
The second floor of the farmhouse provides an open-plan Living area/Bedroom 6 with built-in hanging cupboards, eaves storage, and Velux windows.
OUTSIDE
The gardens surrounding the farmhouse are predominantly lawn with concrete/paved seating areas and raised wooden decking.
A double Garage of brick elevations beneath a tiled roof is located to north east of the farmhouse. The garage benefits from a Utility Area with space and plumbing for a commercial size washing machine.
EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
The farm drive leading to the equestrian centre culminates in approximately two acres of hardstanding, providing extensive parking for cars, horse boxes and lorries. The adjacent equestrian facilities include:
Stable Yard with twenty loose boxes, staff rooms, feed rooms, and a covered wash down area, all of which are arranged around a central courtyard.
Located to the north west of the principal stable yard there is a further timber-framed Stable Block with five loose boxes and a wash down area. An additional eight loose boxes are provided within adjacent timber framed stable blocks, together with a number of mobile field shelters and an 'L' shaped timber framed mare and foal Barn located within a paddock to the west.
Indoor Arena (49.53m x 24.05m) with an enclosed Judge's Box, seated viewing area, public address system, and an overhead irrigation system.
An Outdoor Arena which comprises of three areas, two with bespoke 'Miller Equestrian' surfaces, and one of grass. The three interconnected arenas extend in all to approximately 1.42 acres and benefit from a public address system and a judge's box.
Outdoor School (40m x 20m)
Circular five Horse Walker.
Static Unit which has previously been used as a Cafe, benefits from a Kitchen with a Seating/Dining Area, and Show/Events Office.
There are a number of useful storage Shipping Containers strategically placed around the property, a majority of which are connected to mains electricity.
Prior to becoming an equestrian centre, there was a Farm Shop at the property, and the remains of the building are still in situ at the farm entrance.
THE LAND
The pasture at Petley Farm (approximately 19 acres) is subdivided into fenced paddocks.
A single block of Ancient Woodland (approximately 168 acres) located to the west of the farmhouse and stable yard benefits from cleared and signposted rides, two naturally fed ponds, together with a woodland glade used for conducting licenced wedding ceremonies (Licence currently in the process of being renewed).
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.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Private drainage.
ACCESS
Access is over a private drive leading direct from Marley Lane.
METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by private treaty as a whole.
TENURE
The property is Freehold and will be sold with vacant possession.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Rother District Council.
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 within these particulars.
COUNCIL TAX
Farmhouse: Band 'F'
Please see attached boundary plan for the approximate route of the Public Footpath (indicated by a broken orange line)
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.
PHOTOGRAPHS
The photographs within this brochure were taken between October 2020 and October 2022
PURCHASER IDENTIFICATION
In accordance with Money Laundering Regulations, the selling agents are required to obtain proof of identification for all purchasers. BTF employs the services of Smartsearch to verify the identity and residence of purchasers.
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.
AGENT'S NOTE
We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sale particulars as a general guide and none of the statements contained in these particulars relating to this property 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.
We understand that the property is subject to a Section 106 Agreement which ties the whole property together as a single unit. A copy of the Agreement has been requested from Rother District Council.
VIEWINGS
Viewings are strictly by appointment only with the vendor's sole 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.
Marketed by: BTF Partnership, Heathfield
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.