Euston House, 82 High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8JD T 01435 864455 E info@btfpartnership.co.uk

FOR SALE BY INFORMAL TENDER

(Offers to be submitted before 12 Noon on Thursday 12th December 2019)

LAND SOUTH WEST OF GIFFORDS FARM

BATTLE ROAD

DALLINGTON

EAST SUSSEX

TN21 9LH

A ring-fenced block of pasture, with excellent sporting potential and

far-reaching views across the High Weald AONB

In all about 98.88 acres

OFFERS IN EXCESS OF: £550,000

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LOCATION: The land is situated within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, between the villages of Dallington and Netherfield and approximately four miles north west of the Historic town of Battle.

DESCRIPTION: The property occupies a picturesque rural location and comprises a large well fenced block of pasture, enclosed by mature hedgerows and mixed broadleaf woodland, with considerable sporting potential.

The land is not crossed by any public Rights of Way and in all extends to approximately 98.88 acres (40.01 hectares) comprising approximately 83.6 acres of permanent pasture interspersed with approximately 15.28 acres of wooded shaws and ponds.

The purchaser will be required to erect and thereafter maintain, a stock-proof fence between points ‘A’ and ‘B’ and install a stock proof gate and fence between points ‘B’ and ‘C’, shown on the attached boundary plan, within twelve weeks of completion.

ACCESS: The property is accessed over a track which runs between Giffords Farmhouse and Giffords Farm Yard, which for the avoidance of doubt is shown shaded brown on the attached boundary plan. Please note, this Right of Way will be at all times for all purposes subject to a contribution towards maintenance.

TENURE: The property is held Freehold under title numbers ESX183954 & ESX153281, and is offered for sale freehold by Informal Tender with vacant possession on completion. Offers must be submitted in writing to the selling agents before 12 noon on Thursday 12th

December 2019. Please contact the selling agents for further information.

SERVICES: No services are connected to the property. EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all existing rights whether public or private including rights of way, supply, drainage, water and electricity supplies or other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations, quasi-easements and all wayleaves whether referred to or not within these particulars.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME: BPS entitlements are not included in the sale but may be available by separate negotiation.

DIRECTIONS: From our Heathfield office, head east on the A265 and just after

leaving the town, turn right onto the B2096. Continue on this road

for approximately six and a half miles, past The Swan public house

and past Cold Harbour Farm on the right-hand side, and the

access track to the land, which also leads to Giffords Farm

Cottage, can be found on the right-hand side.

LOCAL AUTHORTY: The property is situated within the jurisdiction of Rother District Council.

MINERALS, SPORTING RIGHTS AND TIMBER: Mineral rights are excluded from the sale and have been

historically owned by a third party. However, the abstraction of any

minerals can only be through underground workings.

Sporting rights and standing timber are included in the sale.

PLANS: The attached boundary plan is for identification purposes only with boundaries shown edged red.

Purchasers should satisfy themselves on the location of external or internal boundaries prior to offering.

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the Vendor’s Sole Agents, BTF Partnership – Telephone: 01435 864455.

Prior to making an appointment to view, the Agents recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff. This will help to ensure that you do not make a wasted journey.

Please ensure that when viewing the land you do so with due care, taking responsibility for your actions and ensuring that any gates are left closed.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: In accordance with Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, we are now required to obtain proof of identification for all purchasers. BTF employs the services of Smartsearch to verify the identity and address of purchasers.

Boundary Plan

(Boundaries edged in red)

BTF and any Joint agents for themselves and for the Vendors of the property whose Agents they are, give notice that (i) These particulars are produced in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and do not constitute any part of a contract (ii) No person in the employment of or agent of or consultant to BTF has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property (iii) Measurements, areas and distances are approximate, Floor Plans and photographs are for guidance purposes only and dimensions shapes and precise locations may differ (iv) It must not be assumed that the property has all the required planning or building regulation consents. A list of the Directors of BTF is available for inspection at each BTF Office.

Euston House, 82 High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8JD T 01435 864455 E info@btfpartnership.co.uk

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Location Plan

Our Ref: MH/HF0824

Date as Postmarked

Subject to Contract

Dear Sir / Madam Re. Land South West of Giffords Farm, Battle Road, Dallington, East Sussex TN21 9LH Our client’s instructions are to invite Best and Final Offers by Informal Tender for their consideration as follows:- 1. All offers should be made in writing in sealed envelopes marked for the attention of Mark Henty and marked

“Land South West of Giffords Farm”.

2. All offers are to be posted to BTF Partnership, Euston House, 82, High Street, Heathfield,

East Sussex, TN21 8JD.

3. Offers to be received by 12 noon on Thursday 12th December 2019.

4. Offers to be made subject to contract only.

5. Offers to be made for the property and boundaries as described in the sales particulars.

6. If you have already made an offer which you wish to remain the same, this will be treated in confidence, but we would ask you to re-submit your offer in line with the requirements set out in this letter.

7. No offer will be considered if it can only be calculated by reference to other offers received or any other external indices.

8. Contracts to be exchanged within 28 working days of receipt of draft documentation by the Purchaser’s Solicitors with completion by agreement. A 10% deposit will be payable on exchange of contracts.

9. The name, address, telephone and fax number of your solicitors are to be provided with confirmation that they are instructed to act on your behalf.

10. You should indicate your financial position in terms of funding arrangements and whether it is dependent upon a related sale or funding.

11. We would stress that the Vendor reserves the right not to accept any of the offers nor necessarily accept the highest offer received.

If you have any queries or are unsure as to any of the points mentioned above then please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours faithfully BTF Partnership Encs

LAND SOUTH WEST OF GIFFORDS FARM, BATTLE ROAD, DALLINGTON, EAST SUSSEX TN21 9LH INFORMAL TENDER FORM SUBJECT TO CONTRACT Please fill in and return the form below:

We: ............................................................................................................................................................................ Address: .................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... Telephone: ................................................................................................................................................................. Offer the sum of: ....................................................................................................................................................... (words) .......................................................................................................................................................................

For the purchase of the freehold property known as “Land South West of Giffords Farm” shown edged in red on the boundary plan within the sales particulars.

Signed: ............................................................................. Dated: ............................................................................. Name of solicitors: ..................................................................................................................................................... Address: .................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................... Telephone: ...................................................................... Fax: .................................................................................. Contact name: ........................................................................................................................................................... Contact email: ........................................................................................................................................................... FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND DUE DILIGENCE Please provide details of how you intend to fund this acquisition: ............................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………