Wood Lane, Wartling, Hailsham, BN27
- Land size
- 12.49 acres
Description
GUIDE PRICE: £500,000 (LOT 1)
• Approximately 12.494 acres (TBV) of land with a substantial detached barn extending to approximately 3,095 sq ft
• Potential for the barn to be converted to a residential dwelling or an Agricultural Occupancy Condition (AOC) dwelling, subject to all necessary planning consents
• Attractive parcel of grazing and agricultural land
• Land suitable for grazing livestock and/or growing crops
• Potential for alternative leisure or commercial uses, including glamping, subject to planning
• Wonderful far-reaching countryside views
• Conveniently located within walking distance of a local pub and bus route
• Rural position between Wartling and Boreham Street
DESCRIPTION
A rare opportunity to acquire an attractive parcel of land, together with a substantial detached agricultural barn extending to approximately 3,095 square feet.
The barn represents a particularly appealing feature of the property and may offer potential, subject to obtaining all necessary planning permissions and consents, for conversion to a residential dwelling or potentially an AOC dwelling. There may also be scope for alternative commercial or leisure uses, subject to planning.
The surrounding land comprises predominantly grazing and agricultural land and would be well suited to the keeping of livestock, equestrian or agricultural purposes, or the growing of crops.
The property's attractive rural setting, within convenient reach of the South Downs and the Sussex coast, may also lend itself to leisure-related opportunities such as glamping or other tourism uses, subject to the necessary planning consents.
The land enjoys impressive, far-reaching countryside views and provides an excellent opportunity for purchasers seeking land with a substantial existing agricultural building in a desirable East Sussex location.
LOCATION: The property is situated in an attractive rural location between Wartling and Boreham Street, within convenient driving distance of the mainline railway stations at Battle and Polegate.
The popular village of Herstmonceux is only a short drive away and offers a good range of everyday amenities, including a post office, pharmacy, doctors' surgery, restaurants, convenience shopping, primary school, public house and coffee shop.
A regular bus service also provides connections towards Battle, Hailsham, Hastings and Eastbourne.
LAND
The land comprises predominantly grazing/agricultural land with established natural boundaries and mature hedging.
The land would be suitable for a variety of agricultural, grazing or equestrian purposes and enjoys attractive views over the surrounding countryside.
Purchasers should refer to the selling agent's boundary plan for the extent of Lot 1.
BARN
Within the northern part of the property is a substantial detached agricultural barn extending to approximately 3,095 square feet at ground-floor level.
The barn is positioned within easy reach of the road and is approached via the property's access.
Given its size, position and attractive rural outlook, the building may have potential for conversion to a residential dwelling or an AOC dwelling, subject in all cases to the necessary planning permissions and other statutory consents.
There may also be potential for other agricultural, commercial or leisure-related uses, again subject to planning.
The barn enjoys particularly attractive and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.
AGENTS NOTE: Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon. Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-11
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 153 land-only listings in South East England (10+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
52 Mbps
Superfast
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
- Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 203
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ninfield Church of England Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 129
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Little Common School3.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 670
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thornton Grove Academy4.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 253
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 415
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Bexhill High Academy4.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,441
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hailsham Academy4.6 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 2 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,577
- Type
- Academy converter
- Claverham Community College5.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,147
- Type
- Community school
- The Turing School5.6 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 771
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Catherine's College5.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,064
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
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
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
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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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