An outstanding re-development opportunity, with planning permission (subject to all conditions being complied with) for the re-building of a fire destroyed house. Please note: We are inviting Best & Final offers by midday Wednesday 26th May 2010
 
Accommodation summary
The approved plans allow for the following accommodation: Drawing room | Dining area | Study/bedroom 4 | Kitchen | Utility room | Cloakroom | Principal bedroom | Two further bedrooms | Bathroom | Substantial brick and flint outbuilding/studio | Garden | In all about 0.4 acre 
Planning & Building Regulations 
Planning permission was granted under application number WD/03/0542/F dated the 6th June 2003 for the rebuilding of the fire destroyed house. Wealden District Council’s subsequent letter dated 1st May 2009 outlined the position regarding this consent. With regards to Building Regulations, plans were submitted under application number B/090/0388, and Wealden District Council's subsequent letter dated 21st September 2009 sets out the position. Copies of both letters are available upon request from Strutt and Parker. 

 

Curls Farm Barn provides an exciting opportunity to re-build a fire destroyed house. The property lies on the edge of the village, and benefits from some good views over the surrounding countryside. Once rebuilt, the property will present attractive flint, brick, weatherboard and timbered elevations under a pitched clay tile roof. Internally, the property will provide well proportioned and interesting accommodation arranged over two floors. 
Lying to one side of the fire destroyed house is a substantial detached brick and flint outbuilding/studio with a pitched tile roof, approximately 50Â’ x 15Â’6” (15.24m x 4.72m) externally. Internally, the building is arranged over two floors. 
Covenants 
The sale of Curls Farm Barn is subject to covenants. 
Viewing 
Prospective purchasers should note that there is very limited parking near the property, and therefore prospective purchasers are advised to park in the village and approach the property on foot.
 

 
Situation
Curls Farm Barn is approached via a shared track and lies within the conservation area, adjacent to a Grade II listed property. The site lies well away from main roads, on the northern edge of the highly sought after downland village of Ripe, which provides a village store, delicatessen, public house, church and village hall. 
The historic county town of Lewes lies about 9 miles to the west, providing a mainline train service to London (London Bridge/Victoria about 65 minutes). The coastal, business and entertainment centres of Eastbourne and Brighton are approximately 9 miles and 15 miles respectively. Glyndebourne is about 6 miles
 
Outside
The garden at Curls Farm Barn lies principally to the north east, and is currently laid to lawn enclosed in part by mature hedges. Lying between the fire destroyed house and the outbuilding/studio is an attractive part walled courtyard area. From the property there are some delightful views over the surrounding countryside. In all about 0.4 acre.