LOCATION:

Alder Lake Farm enjoys a private rural setting in just under 9 acres, surrounded by mature trees, away from roads. The barn nestles into a gentle slope at the northernmost point of the site, allowing uninterrupted southerly views over it's own park-like land, towards the private lake.

• Newick village is a wonderful community, with 3 pubs, 2 village shops, a primary school, preschool, bakery, pharmacy and doctors surgery.
• Alder Lake Farm is located 0.25 miles from the A272; 6.5 miles/15 min drive to mainline rail at Haywards Heath (London Bridge 44 mins)
• Gatwick Airport 35 min (20 miles) Eurotunnel Folkestone 1.5 hrs (70 miles)
• Equestrian show centres: Hickstead (10 miles) Felbridge (16 miles) Hascombe (16 miles) amongst many others.
• Superb schools: Newick Primary (Rated Outstanding, 0.5 miles), Cumnor House (6 miles) Great Walstead (6 miles) Uckfield College 11-18 (Rated Outstanding, 6 miles) Chailey Secondary 11-16 (Rated Good, 2.5 miles) Michael Hall Steiner School (10 miles)

BARN:

• 1800 sq m/19,000 sq ft steel frame, light and airy, fully secured Barn.
• 50 x 24 metre, premium indoor riding arena with waxed fibre surface. The indoor arena currently supports an 'Arena Hire' business; income £45,000, which has much potential for expansion and/or new income streams.
• Multiple secure storage areas for Machinery, Show Jumps, Tack, Equipment.
• Premium quality offices with kitchen, wood burning stove (potential for use as accommodation subject to consents). Arena viewing areas. Full CCTV.
• 4 steel looseboxes & 2 brick looseboxes, but with space for up to 12.
• Indoor and outdoor washdowns, with steel tie-up posts.
• Yard toilet and shower facilities.
• Additional Office/Clubhouse/Multi-use space: new kitchen, reception area, toilets and shower; suitable for offices, classroom, hospitality or potential for 2-bedroom accommodation subject to consents.

OUTSIDE:

• Set in approximately 8.93 acres; you arrive via a private, gated entrance from Oxbottom Lane. The farm is very discretely situated.
• The long drive leads you to a large, fenced, floodlit car park; ideal for HGV vehicles/horseboxes.
• A gravel footpath sweeps upwards to a central pedestrian entrance to the barn, that is separate to the riding arena entrance.
• There are approximately 5.5 acres of securely fenced paddocks.
• ADDITIONAL LAND; our neighbouring 25 acres of pasture may be available to lease or buy, subject to separate negotiation. Please ask for details.
• Numerous copses and small wooded areas.
• Several fruit trees and young specimen trees.
• 0.5 Acre lake, surrounded by mature trees providing a secluded space for fishing, leisure, entertaining or enjoyment of nature.

PERMISSION GRANTED FOR NEW 3/4 BED FARMHOUSE:

The site of the permitted house takes full advantage of the southerly views over the paddocks to the lake. It is 150 metres away from the entrance, giving a wonderfully private feel, surrounded by its own land.

• Planning permission granted for 2100 sq ft Oak Frame Farmhouse, designed by Border Oak (Please visit www.borderoak.co.uk to see examples of their work. Full turnkey construction by Border Oak is an option).
• The design includes: 3/4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Large entrance hall with skylight above. Master bedroom has views to lake, with ensuite and dressing area, also with skylight. Vaulted oak frame kitchen with generous glass giving views over garden, paddocks and lake, and two skylights. Separate utility room. Living room with wood burning stove.
• The permission has the following restriction: "The occupancy of the dwelling shall be restricted to a person solely or mainly working, or last working on a rural enterprise in the locality, or a widow, widower or surviving civil partner of such person, and to any resident dependants.” (Full details of the planning permission may be found at Lewes District Council, Ref: LW/22/0763)
• Of note, the permission was granted with permitted development rights still in place.
• Planning permission is also granted for a HORSE WALKER and additional HAY BARN (to the north east of the existing Barn).
• Estimates on build costs for the house will vary considerably according to specification, but we are advised that £3,000/sq metre, or £600,000, is a fair estimate at this time.
• The site of the permitted house sits on it's own 2 acre title (separate from the barn) which is of note as it may allow access to wider lending options. Please ask for further details.

SERVICES:

• Private drainage (Biodigesters)
• Mains Electricity, Mains Water, Phone
• Tenure: Freehold.

Business Rates: The barn qualifies for Small Business Rates Relief.

No footpaths cross the property.

Fixtures and Fittings: Clarification on any specific items will be provided by the vendor at the appropriate time.

Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, and they are believed to be correct, they are not warranted, and intending purchasers should satisfy themselves as to the correctness of any information given. These property details do not constitute any part of the offer or contract, and all measurements are approximate.

Viewings are strictly by appointment only. Many thanks.

For more information, please email: info@alderlakefarm.co.uk or call: 07517 236669 and leave a message.