Gaston’s Farm, Nr. Chiddingfold, West Sussex, GU8 4SX

A charming farmhouse and barns with potential

Haslemere Station 4.6 miles (London Waterloo 49 minutes), Witley Station 5.7 miles (London Waterloo 55

minutes), Cowdray 8 miles, Petworth 7.6 miles, Goodwood Racecourse 16 miles, Gatwick Airport 30 miles,

Chichester Harbour 38 miles, Central London 45 miles

(All distances and times are approximate)

Available as a whole or in three lots.

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Lot 1 Gaston’s Farmhouse. 5 bedroom home with barn, stables, yard, gardens, orchard and paddock.

About 2.51 acres

Lot 2 Gaston’s Barn. Separate barn ideal for residential conversion subject to the necessary

consents, with woodland and paddock. About 3.66 acres

Lot 3 Further Land About 21.69 acres

In all just over 27 acres

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SituationGaston’s Farm enjoys a delightful rural position to the south of Chiddingfold. The picturesque village is home to three public houses, an excellent village store, pharmacy, coffee shop and butchers.

To the west of the farm is Haslemere with it mainline station and extensive range of local and high street shops and amenities. Godalming is a little over 10 miles to the north and the County Town of Guildford is about is about 15½ miles away.

For the commuter by train there is a choice of Haslemere or Witley Stations. The A3 can be accessed at Milford providing access to the M25 (J10 at Wisley). There is excellent road access to both Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

Racing, golf, flying and motorsports at Goodwood to the south. Polo at Cowdray. Antiques, National Trust, concerts and festivals at Petworth.

Schooling in the area is excellent with Charterhouse and Priors Field at Godalming, Aldro at Shackleford, Cranleigh School, St Catherine’s at Bramley, Royal School at Haslemere, Highfield and Brookam at Liphook and Bedales at Petersfield.

Lot 1 Gaston’s FarmhouseA delightful farmhouse which has remained in the ownership of the same family since 1976, prior to which it is believed that the family occupied the farm as tenants from the late 1920’s.

The house is thought to date in part from the 17th century. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and together with the barn to the rear, which has been used in conjunction with the house for many years, would benefit from modernisation and refurbishment.

The house is approached over a long drive, surrounded by gardens and grounds, with wonderful views over its own farmland. Adjoining the barn are the stables which together with the house and Lot 2, form a court yard to the west of the house. To the north and east of the garden is an orchard. To the east of the garden is a paddock, extending to about 1.75 acres.

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Agents Note - Our particulars are for guidance only and are intended to give a fair overall summary of the property. They do not form part of any contract or offer, and should not be relied upon as a statement or representation of fact. Measurements, areas and distances are approximate only. Photographs may include lifestyle shots and pictures of local views. No undertaking is given as to the structural condition of the property, or any necessary consents or the operating ability or efficiency of any service, system or appliance. Please ask if you would like further information, especially before you travel to the property.

Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area 2353 SQ FT 218.7 SQ Metres (Including Reduced Head Room)

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Lot 2 Gaston’s BarnTo the west of Lot 1 and the yard is a substantial stone barn with brick quoins, attached to which is a similarly constructed double garage as well as a pole barn lean to. This could be converted to a wonderful family home with extensive southerly views. Please see the Planning note below.

Lot 3 Further landTo the east of Lots 1 & 2 are two field enclosures currently being farmed by the owner as part of a larger neighbouring enterprise. The larger south easterly enclosure is down to permanent pasture, the smaller south westerly enclosure is sown for winter wheat. Please see the Basic Payment Scheme and Environmental Stewardship Scheme notes below. The Post 1988 Agricultural Land Classification (England) Map shows the land is designated as Grade 3b and the soil is described by Cranfield Soil and Agrifoods Institute as slowly permeable seasonably wet slightly acid but base-rich loamy and clayey soils. A right of way to the benefit of Lot 3 over part of Lot 1 will be retained over the land shown hatched green on the Boundary & Lotting plan, should the Lots be sold separately.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS

Method of Sale The estate is offered for sale by private treaty in three lots or as a whole.

Tenure and Possession The freehold of the property is offered for sale with vacant possession on completion.

Plans, Areas and Schedules The plans and associated acreages have been prepared for illustrative purposes and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. A right of way to the benefit of Lot 3 will be retained over the land shown hatched green on the boundary plan.

Statutory designations The property is subject to NVZ – all of the farmland lies within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

Planning Gaston’s Farmhouse is Grade II Listed. The conversion of Gaston’s Barn (Lot 2) to residential accommodation, will require the necessary consents.

VAT Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event of a sale of the Estate or any part of it, or any right attached to it becoming a chargeable event for purposes of VAT, such tax would be payable in addition to the purchase price.

Easement, Wayleaves and Rights of Way The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way either public or private, all easements, wayleaves and other rights of way whether specifically mentioned or not. There are a number of public rights of way across the property. For further information, please ask the selling agent.

Basic Payment Scheme The farmland is registered with the Rural Payments Agency and Entitlements will be excluded from the sale and is available by separate negotiation.

Environmental Stewardship Scheme The farmland is currently entered into the Entry Level Scheme. This agreement is due to expire in September 2016 and the purchaser(s) will be expected to continue with the scheme until its conclusion.

Services Gaston’s Farmhouse has mains electricity and water, private drainage systems and oil fired central heating.

Sporting, Timber and Mineral Rights The minerals, sporting and timber rights, so far as they are owned, are included in the sale.

Fixtures and Fittings Garden statuary, light fittings and other removable fittings whether referred to or not, are specifically excluded from the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Council Tax BandingsGaston’s Farmhouse council tax band G being £2,646,58 for 2016/17

Local AuthoritiesWest Sussex County Council 01243 777100Chichester District Council 01243 785166

South Downs National Park 01730 814810

Viewings Strictly by appointment only with the sole agent

DirectionsFrom London head south on the A3, crossing the M25 at J10 (Wisley). Continue on the A3 through Guildford, over the Hogs Back. Pass the Compton, Charterhouse & Puttenham exit, then pass the Hurtmore, Norney & Shackleford turning. Just after the Eshing turning take the Milford & Petworth exit signposted A283. Remain on the A283 through Milford, then through Witley, towards Chiddingfold. Again proceed through Chiddingfold, remaining on the A283 towards Petworth. After leaving Chiddingfold, continue on A283 passing Ramster House and then The Mulberry Inn. Proceed up and over the next hill. In just under ½ mile from the top of the hill, at the next cross roads, turn left towards Plaistow & Kirdford. Gaston’s Farm will be found after about 1 mile on the right handside.