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.
Map Location
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).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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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- Listed Property
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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
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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