Holmes Hill Cottage, Holmes Hill
- Land size
- 4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Just under four acres
- Detached double garage
- Former stable buildings
- Private gated entrance
- Scope to modernise
- Flexible accommodation layout
Description
A rarely available equestrian property comprising of a detached cottage occupying a wonderful setting, approached via its own entrance drive and set within just under four acres of gardens and paddock. Offering enormous potential, the property provides well-balanced accommodation and a superb range of outbuildings, ideal for those seeking space and scope to create something special.
The house is traditionally arranged and extends to just under 1,200 sq ft, with further useful outbuildings including a substantial double garage and former stables. The ground floor offers a welcoming sitting room with fireplace, a separate dining room overlooking the gardens, kitchen/breakfast room, study and additional reception/office space, providing flexibility for home working or use as a third bedroom if required. Upstairs are two comfortable bedrooms and a family bathroom. The layout suits a variety of buyers, whether downsizers wanting manageable accommodation with land, or purchasers looking to extend and reconfigure (subject to any necessary consents).
The property would now benefit from general modernisation throughout. For the right buyer this represents a genuine opportunity — whether to refurbish sympathetically, extend, or create a contemporary rural home within a sizeable plot.
The grounds are a standout feature. Extending to just under four acres, they provide a mix of lawned gardens and paddock areas, offering excellent potential for equestrian use, smallholding interests or lifestyle buyers seeking space for animals. The former stables add further versatility, while the detached double garage with electric doors provides secure parking and storage. There is ample additional private parking within the driveway.
Holmes Hill sits between Lewes and Uckfield, offering a semi-rural position with excellent accessibility.
The nearby village of Chiddingly provides a strong sense of community, local pubs and countryside walks, while more comprehensive shopping and schooling can be found in Lewes and Uckfield. Mainline railway services to London are available from nearby stations, making the location attractive for those balancing country living with commuting requirements
The surrounding area is characterised by rolling Sussex countryside, bridleways and open farmland, making it particularly appealing to equestrian buyers and outdoor enthusiasts. Despite its rural feel, road links via the A22 and A27 provide straightforward access to the South Coast, Gatwick Airport and the wider motorway network.
VIEWING: By appointment only. Sussex Office: 01435 873999.
WHAT3WORDS: ///SHAMELESS.LENDS.CHEESES
TENURE: Freehold
SERVICES & UTILITIES:
Electricity supply: Mains
Water supply: Mains
Sewerage: Private
Heating: Oil
BROADBAND & MOBILE COVERAGE: Visit https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage or enquire with the office for more information.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: www.wealden.gov.uk
COUNCIL TAX: Band D EPC: E (41)
FLOOD & EROSION RISK: Visit flood-map-for-planning.service.gov.uk or enquire with the office for more information.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Brick elevations & tiled roof
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-10-07
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 48 Farms & Smallholdings listings in South East England (1+ 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
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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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
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- Garden
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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
76 Mbps
Superfast · available to 92% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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 School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 103
- Type
- Community school
- Laughton Community Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 69
- Type
- Community school
- East Hoathly CofE Primary School2.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 73
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Park Mead Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 90
- Type
- Community school
- Hellingly Community Primary School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 195
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Hailsham Academy4 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 2 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,577
- Type
- Academy converter
- King's Academy Ringmer4.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 659
- Type
- Academy converter
- Uckfield College6.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,671
- Type
- Community school
- Willingdon Community School6.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,117
- Type
- Community school
- Heathfield Community College6.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,416
- 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.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 40 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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