Savills Rural Agency 74 High Street READS FARM Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1JR HIGH HURSTWOOD, [email protected] +44 (0)7967 965379 READS FARM ROCKS LANE, HIGH HURSTWOOD, EAST SUSSEX TN22 4BN

Situation Reads Farm is located off Rocks Lane, at Reads Farm is farmed in-hand by the owners the end of a privately owned driveway in the who run a highly regarded sheep enterprise beautiful Sussex countryside, occupying an from the holding. idyllic position in the High Weald, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Directions Heading south through on A26, Idyllic and peaceful, it is nevertheless continue for about another 5 miles (ignore within easy reach of the pretty hamlet High the first turning to High Hurstwood), before Hurstwood and the larger towns of turning left into Rocks Lane (signposted to (3.4 miles), Crowborough (5.6 miles) and High Hurstwood). A stone pillared entrance Tunbridge Wells (12.5 miles). to ‘Stonehouse’ will be found after a short distance on the left hand side, continue Description past Stonehouse Cottage and where the Reads Farm presents an excellent opportunity track forks, just before the main gates to to purchase an extremely attractive block of Stonehouse, take the left fork where the land Wealden farmland, extending to approximately will be found either side of the track. 132 acres in total, and classified as grade 3 on the Land Classification Soil Series of England General Remarks and Wales. Method of Sale: Reads Farm is being offered for sale as a whole, by private treaty. The land comprises generous size pasture fields, protective shaws and Stonehouse Tenure and Possession: The land farmed in- Wood, an attractive block of broadleaf hand and vacant possession will be available woodland extending to about 29 acres. The upon completion. land was stock fenced, water laid-on and the pasture re-sown to new leys in 2017. Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property is being sold subject to, In the heart of the farm there is a newly created and with the benefit of, all existing wayleaves, yard area, with ample hardstanding and a easements and rights of way whether public steel framed 6 bay (30m x 15m) open-fronted or private, specifically mentioned herein or barn built in 2017 and planning permission to not. erect a second barn of the same size (planning reference WD/2017/1508/F). A public footpath follows the hard track and exits in the south eastern corner of Watsons There is also a range of brick built former bull field. A second footpath briefly enters and exits pens, which offer potential for alternative use in the south eastern corner of Little Holland. (subject to necessary planning consents). Access over the Stonehouse driveway A good hard track provides access to the land is unrestricted and subject to a £250 leading from Rocks Lane to the top fields, maintenance payment per annum. from which there are fine views over the High Weald toward the South Downs. Local Authority: Council Sporting and Mineral Rights: The sporting (01323 443322) and East Sussex County and mineral rights, in so far as they are owned, Council (0345 6080190). are included in the sale.

Town and Country Planning: The land lies Viewing within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Strictly by appointment with Savills on 01732 Natural Beauty. 879 050.

Services: Mains water. The current owners Savills and its agents do not accept any have completely renewed water to the farm liability for loss or damage arising as a result of with drinking troughs in every field. There is no visits to the land. All viewings are undertaken electricity, although connection to the mains at applicants’ own risk. If there is any point supply would be possible. which is of particular importance to you we invite you to discuss this with us especially Basic Payment Scheme: The Entitlements before you travel to view the property. are included in the sale and the 2021 claim will be retained by the vendor.

Environmental Scheme: The land is entered into a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme until 2022 and the new owner will be expected to take-over the scheme for the remainder of its term. The 2021 claim will be retained by the vendor. Important Notice Savills Rural Agency Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars 74 High Street Sevenoaks, Kent, do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The TN13 1JR text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regula- [email protected] tion or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Photographs Taken June 2020 Brochure prepared June 2020 MRU200015CS110521 +44 (0)7967 965379