Fronting a central lane in Ripe this extensive grazing land extends to 11.76 acres (4.75ha)having direct access gates and lane frontage. There is an allocation in Wealden District Council SHELAA for potential future development so this is an exciting opportunity for future expansion of the village.

Services The land does not have independent service connections and prospective purchasers should rely on their own enquiries as to the location and suitability of nearby service connections.

Tenure The property is offered for sale on a freehold basis with vacant possession on completion.

Planning Prospective purchasers are advised that they should make their own enquiries of the local planning authority in connection with any proposed planning matters.

Basic Payment Scheme Following the move to de-coupled payments, no basic farm payment entitlements would be transferred to a purchaser, but a purchaser would be required to comply with ongoing BPS Cross- Compliance Rules until 31st December 2023.

This property has 11.76 acres of land.

Situation

The scenic village has a community owned village store, Post Office, nursery school and church. The nearby historic county town of Lewes provides an excellent range of shops, restaurants, along with a mainline train service to Victoria. Communication links are excellent: the A27 Eastbourne to Lewes road gives access to the A26, A23 and major regional centres. Schools include Great Walstead, Cumnor House, Brighton, Hurst and Eastbourne Colleges.

Directions

From Strutt & Parker’s Lewes office, head southwest on the A2029 and proceed to the A27, continuing for just under 4 miles before turning left onto Firle Road. After 1.8 miles proceed to Mill Lane and The Street, turning right onto Church Lane, after 0.15 miles the plot will be found on the left hand side.