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Chiddingly, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8

Land size
22 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Description

The main house has been thoughtfully enhanced
by the current owners, seamlessly blending period charm with modern family living. Character features remain at the heart of the home, including exposed timbers, impressive inglenook fireplaces and woodburning stoves, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout.

The accommodation extends to generously
proportioned reception rooms, including a superb
triple-aspect drawing room with French doors
opening onto the gardens, an elegant dining room, a spacious study or playroom and a well-appointed country kitchen/breakfast room enjoying delightful views across the grounds. A separate utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

The first floor is centred around a superb principal
suite, featuring an en suite shower room, dressing
area and French doors opening onto a private
balcony where panoramic views stretch across the
grounds towards the South Downs. Three further
bedrooms (one with en suite) and a family bathroom provide excellent accommodation for family and guests.

A significant feature is the collection of three
beautifully converted holiday cottages. Enjoying
original character with exposed brickwork and
timber beams, they are currently operated as highly successful holiday lets, generating an established income stream. Each cottage benefits from its own private garden and dedicated parking.

The outside space is perfectly arranged to
embrace country living. The formal gardens include expansive lawns, a generous entertaining terrace and an ornamental pond with a charming bridge leading to a central island.

Beyond, approximately 22 acres of pasture and
mature woodland create an exceptional setting
for recreation, equestrian pursuits or simply
enjoying the privacy and beauty of the surrounding landscape.

A substantial agricultural barn provides extensive
storage and offers exciting potential for a variety of alternative uses, subject to the necessary consents.

Occupying a quiet position in the heart of the East Sussex countryside, surrounded by rolling farmland yet within easy reach of the historic county town of Lewes, the coastal amenities of Eastbourne and the commuter services from Uckfield and Lewes into London.

The area is particularly renowned for its excellent
selection of both state and independent schools,
including Bede’s, Eastbourne College, Mayfield
School and Skippers Hill.

Offering an exceptional lifestyle opportunity,
Holdens Farm is equally suited as a delightful family residence, an established lifestyle business or a combination of both.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-07-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 190 Homes with Land listings in South East England (10+ acres).

This Property£79,545 / acre
Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £92,366 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
55 D
72 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast · available to 71% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Chiddingly Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    103
    Type
    Community school
  • East Hoathly CofE Primary School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    73
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Maynards Green Community Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    205
    Type
    Community school
  • Hellingly Community Primary School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    195
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Laughton Community Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    69
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Hailsham Academy4.4 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    2 to 18
    Pupils
    1,577
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Heathfield Community College4.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,416
    Type
    Community school
  • Uckfield College5.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,671
    Type
    Community school
  • King's Academy Ringmer6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    659
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Willingdon Community School7.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,117
    Type
    Community school

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Horam High Street, Horam2.2 miles
Budgens Lower Dicker, Lower Dicker3.1 miles
Co-op Hailsham - Upper Horsebridge Road, Hailsham3.7 miles

GP surgery

Quintins Medical Centre4 miles

Pharmacy

Manor Pharmacy2.1 miles

Hospital

Amberstone Hospital4.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Uckfield Rail Station5.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Six Bells0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Hailsham12 min · 6.9 miles
Polegate15 min · 9.4 miles
Uckfield13 min · 7.2 miles
Heathfield10 min · 6.1 miles
Brighton and Hove (city)37 min · 21 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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