Allington Farm OFFHAM, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX

Allington Farm OFFHAM, LEWES, EAST SUSSEX

Lewes 4 miles, Haywards Heath 9 miles, A23/M23 8 miles, Gatwick Airport 35 miles, Central London 55 miles (All distances and times are approximate)

An attractive historic Grade II Listed family home in a stunning rural setting at the heart of a 200 acre farm in the South Downs National Park

Entrance hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Sitting room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Utility room

Boot room • WC cloakroom with shower

6 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms

Formal gardens and grounds • Pond

Traditional and American style stabling • Indoor riding arena

Extensive traditional farm buildings with income including offices and workshops

Pair of semi-detached cottages

Paddocks • Mature woodland • Potential for family shoot • Arable land

In all about 199.65 acres For sale freehold as a whole or in 4 lots

Horsham Country Department 40 Carfax, Horsham, 55 Baker Street, West Sussex RH21 1EQ London W1U 8AN Tel: +44 1403 339180 Tel: +44 20 7861 1440 [email protected] [email protected] www.knightfrank.co.uk

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. East Sussex Allington Farm nestles at the foot of the South Downs in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Exceptionally well positioned, and in an enviable rural setting between the villages of Offham and Plumpton, the farm occupies an idyllic location surrounded by its own land, offering a high degree of privacy, tranquillity and outstanding views.

Allington Farm has excellent communication M links, lying 4 miles west from the county town of Lewes, and 55 miles south of Central London. It is approximately 8 miles from the A23/M23 motorway and major transport links, providing direct access to London and Gatwick international airport (35 miles). Haywards Heath railway station (43 minutes to London Victoria, and direct trains to London Bridge and St Pancras), Lewes railway station and Cooksbridge station (1.5 miles) are also extremely close. The area is renowned for its highly regarded E educational facilities both at primary and secondary levels in the private and state sectors. These include Ardingly College, Brighton College, Burgess Hill for Girls, Cumnor House, Great Walstead School, Hurstpierpoint College, Lancing College, Lewes Old Grammar School, Roedean and Worth Abbey. Allington Farm provides delightful countryside W and woodland in which to walk or ride, with direct access to the South Downs Way running from Beachy Head to Petersfield. The area has an extensive range of recreational H activities including; world-renowned opera at Glyndebourne (8 miles). Racing at Plumpton, Brighton, Lingfield and Goodwood. Hunting with the Southdown and Eridge. International Show jumping at Hickstead and British eventing at Firle, South of England and Eridge. Golf at Piltdown, Lewes and Royal Ashdown. Sailing at Brighton, Eastbourne and Chichester Marinas. Lewes (4 miles) offers excellent shopping and an S abundance of amenities whilst the vibrant and cosmopolitan cities of Brighton (10 miles) and Chichester (40 miles) provide a thriving cultural scene with theatres and festivals. History According to the Lords of the manor, by 1240 the manor of Medley. Medley died in 1796 and the Estate passed to his Allington was held in demesne by Earl Warrene. The manor daughter Annabella, wife of John Evelyn. Julia Evelyn, wife of was then divided over the centuries, but in 1559 one half was the Earl of Liverpool then became the new owner. Liverpool purchased by Sir Richard Sackville. The remaining half was died in 1851 and the manor was sold in 1856. conveyed in 1576 by the Earl of Derby to the Earl of Dorset, Steeped in history, and as part of the manor of Allington, Grade son of Richard Sackville, thus re-uniting the two halves of II Listed Allington Farm is believed to have been built in the mid the manor. The Sackvilles owned the land until 1624 when 17th century as a fully framed house with abutting single-pile it passed to the Earls of Thanet. The land remained with the ranges. The current family have lived in the house and farmed Earls until 1722, when the manor was then sold to Sir Thomas the land for over 60 years. Allington Farm Lot 1 – 88.39 acres Allington Farm is a charming Grade II Listed family farmhouse dating back to the 17th Century. Set in its own land and surrounded by attractive lawned gardens and a reflection pond, the property offers extensive grazing and equine facilities. The period farmhouse is approached off a quiet lane with farmland on either side. A sweeping gravel drive flanked by lawns leads up to a parking area to the south of a fully tile hung farmhouse with a slate roof. The interior of the property is full of character with exposed beams in several rooms and a charming inglenook fire place at the heart of a spacious and light drawing room. Directly off the hallway is a well proportioned dining room and a separate WC with shower. Beyond is a fully fitted good sized kitchen and breakfast room, walk in larder, sitting room, utility room and rear hall. Directly off the southern side of the kitchen are French style double doors leading to a paved dining area which overlooks a part walled garden and attractive fish pond. The first floor has a bright double aspect master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and three further bedrooms with two bathrooms. Stairs off the landing lead to an additional two bedrooms and storage room on the second floor. The house is ideally laid out for both entertaining and family life.

Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House: 328 sq.m. or 3531 sq.ft. Bedroom Garden Store: 9 sq.m. or 97 sq.ft. Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace

Second Floor

Ground Floor First Floor

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

Gardens and grounds The farmhouse enjoys spectacular views from every aspects of the property. To the north, the gardens look out onto pasture land and mature woodland. To the south, the South Downs dominate the horizon with breath-taking landscape. There are formal hedged areas close to the house surrounded by large expanses of lawn, mature trees and a reflection pond.

The southerly aspect of the farmhouse sees a range of modern and traditional farm buildings including a covered riding school with 12 traditional and American style stables. There is potential for further equestrian development, and close access to extensive riding on the South Downs - perfect for the equestrian enthusiasts. In addition, there is a Dutch barn and farm barns with exposed beams which are ideal for conversion to a party barn or commercial use.

Many of the buildings have been converted to offices and workshops, some of which are tenanted and provide an additional income stream to the farm.

The farm buildings offer huge further potential to either expand their current use or convert to alternative uses.

The northern aspect of the house looks out over two substantial grazing fields leading directly to a stunning mature woodland extending to approximately 39 acres. These blue bell woods are easily accessed by a network of tracks and rides supporting an abundance of wildlife.

To the south of the house are two wooded copses along with two arable fields to the east of the lane. The neighbouring farmer currently runs a shoot across the land but the farm could support a family shoot in its own right.

Allington Farm Cottages Lots 2 and 3 To the north of Allington Farmhouse and accessed off the lane are No 1 and No 2 Allington Farm Cottages. A pair of semi-detached tile hung cottages with parking at the front and their own gardens to the rear. They are virtually identical, extending to 1098 sq.ft. each - on the ground floor there is a sitting room, kitchen with dining room, larder, utility room and WC. On the first floor are three bedrooms and a bathroom. Both cottages are currently let, but would be equally suited to overflow or staff accommodation.

1 Allington Farm Cottage 2 Allington Farm Cottage

1 Allington Farm Cottage

First Floor First Floor

2 Allington Farm Cottage

Ground Floor Ground Floor

The Land Lot 4 - 110.90 acres The southern half of the farm is mainly split into two large arable fields of 44 and 60 acres and has a number of access points on its boundary to public highways. The land is Grade 2 and has stunning views to the south of the Downs. In addition there is a strip of mature woodland along the southern boundary. The soil is described in the soil survey as freely draining lime-rich loamy soil to the south of the lot and base-rich loamy and clayey to the north.

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For further information please A386 Honiton A35 M5 A31 Portsmouth Newhaven Litlington A35 contact the vendor’s agents. A350 Lymington Cowes A377 Exeter Airport Eastbourne A35 A30 A35 A35 Directions (BN7 3QL) A37 Bournemouth Ryde A30 Exeter From junction 7 of the M25, take the M23 south and continue on the A23 as A35 Dorchester A3020 A3054 A30 Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars far as Pyecombe. Take the A273 signed to Hassocks and after approximately A35 Poole or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has A30 M5 A3054 Newport 1 mile, turn right on to the B2112 signed to Ditchling. In Ditchling turn right Wareham any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances on the B2116 and continue passing Plumpton College on the left and after a A376 given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building further 1.5 miles turn left into Allington Lane (signed). After ½ mile the property A386 Dartmoor A3056 regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that Launceston is located on the left hand side. A395 National Park A3020 all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England A39 Weymouth Shanklin A38 Exmouth A3055 with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. A380 Viewings A30 Swanage Photographs: May 2016. Particulars: June 2016. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087. All viewings are made strictly by appointment only through the vendor’s agents. A388

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