LITTLE ASHFOLD FARM Staplefield, West

The Property Little Ashfold Farm is a most appealing Grade II LITTLE ASHFOLD FARM listed family home providing ample flexible accommodation and with the remnants of a Great Hall dating from the mid 15th Road, Staplefield, Century. (However a detailed roof survey indicates possibly c.1300) Original features and beams have been retained and , there are glorious views from the main rooms over the surrounding farm land. A large fireplace in the Drawing RH17 6ES Room, the Dining Room partly lined with book shelves and an

Aga in the Kitchen add to the charm. 2 miles, Haywards Heath 4.5 miles, Crawley 6 miles,

Gatwick 12 miles, Brighton 17 miles On the first floor are 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and an (all distances are approximate) access ladder to an attic room and eaves storage either side.

A fine listed family house A long private driveway leads down to the house, passing a with adjoining grounds field divided in to 2 Paddocks and 2 Stables and a Tennis

Court to the side, into the gardens with a large parking Viewing Strictly by confirmed appointment with the sole courtyard adjoining the house. There are rolling lawns, with agents, RH & RW Clutton (01342 410122) the main area being totally enclosed with part stone walling, herbaceous borders, fine trees and a raised stone terrace area Situation The property lies at the end of a long private drive in at the front. a glorious rural position. The village of Handcross with its good local facilities and access to the A23/M23 leading up to the M25 On the far side of the courtyard lies a fine unconverted is 2 miles. Haywards Heath with its main line station is 4.5 traditional weatherboarded and tiled roof Sussex Barn with a miles, Crawley 6 miles and Gatwick Airport 12 miles. To the workshop surrounding partly on two sides. To the side are 2 south, Brighton via the A23, is about 17 miles. An excellent Garden Stables built of brick, stone and weatherboard under a range of good local primary and secondary schools are within tiled roof and at the back a useful 4 bay Car Port and Store. easy reach including Handcross Park, , Cumnor House and Brambletye. The paddocks lie on the north side of the house with a small

field shelter and on the west side of the property the garden

with the footpath runs out down an oak lined twitten with an

attractive natural pond at the end.  5/6 bedroom Farmhouse  Adjoining Greenhouse

 4 Reception Rooms  Sussex Barn & Workshop In all the property extends to 6.46 acres (2.61 ha)  Kitchen  4 Bay Car Port

 Utility and Store rooms  Garden Stables GENERAL REMARKS  2 Bathrooms + cloakroom  Field Stables Tenure & Possession The property is offered freehold with

Tennis court, attractive gardens and paddock vacant possession on completion.

In all about 6.46 acres (2.61 ha) Town & Country Planning The property (notwithstanding any description contained in these particulars) is sold subject to any existing Town & Country Planning legislation and to any development plan, resolution or notice which may be in force and also subject to any statutory provisions or by-laws without any obligations on the part of the Vendor or his agents to 92 High Street, RH19 3DF, 01342 410122 specify them. The house is listed Grade II as being of [email protected] www.rhrwclutton.com Architectural or Historic interest.

Rights Of Way & Wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights of way whether public or private, including rights of way, drainage, water and electricity supplies, covenants, restrictions and obligations and all wayleaves whether referred to or not. A public footpath runs up the entrance drive, passes the house and the northern boundary of the garden and then goes out onto the surrounding farm land. The adjoining farm land benefits from a right of access up part of the main drive.

Services (Not tested and therefore not warrantied) Mains water and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a private system. Oil fired central heating.

Plan The plan shown is for identification purposes only and potential purchasers must rely on their own investigations as to the true boundary of the ground.

Fixtures & Fittings All fixtures, fittings and chattels whether referred to or not are specifically excluded from the sale, including carpets, curtains, light fittings, free-standing domestic and electric items, and garden statuary.

Local Authorities West Sussex County Council (01243) 777100 Mid-Sussex District Council (01444) 458166

Council Tax Band G : £2,503.37 (2014/2015)

EPC The House is exempt

Directions (RH17 6ES) From the north proceed out of Handcross on the B2114 towards Cuckfield/Haywards Heath and drive past the Jolly Tanners Public House and the Cricket Ground and on the right the entrance to the property will be seen on the right immediately after Rose Cottage Lane on the left. From the south take the B2114 out of Cuckfield towards Staplefield on the Hammer Hill/Cuckfield Road and the entrance to the property will be seen immediately after the 40mph road sign on the left hand side before entering the village. Photographs taken & particulars May 2015

NOTICE: RH & RW Clutton (and their joint agents where applicable) for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property for whom they act, give notice that (i) these particulars are a general outline only, for the guidance of prospective tenants or purchasers, and do not constitute the whole of any part of an offer or contract. (ii) RH & RW Clutton cannot guarantee the accuracy of any description, dimensions, references to condition and other details contained herein and prospective purchasers or tenants must not rely on them as statements of fact or representations and must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. (iii) the vendor does not make or give, and neither RH & RW Clutton nor any person in the employ of RH & RW Clutton has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to this property.

Reproduced from Ordnance Survey Mapping with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright. (ES754110). NOT TO SCALE.