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£1,185,000

Alice Bright Lane, Crowborough

Land size
9 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Detached Farmhouse
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Reception Rooms
  • Kitchen
  • En Suite & Separate Bathroom
  • Energy Efficiency Rating: E
  • Ample Off Road Parking
  • Detached Sussex Barn
  • Extensive Gardens & Grounds
  • Chain Free

Description

Set within just under nine acres of beautiful grounds, this sympathetically designed detached modern farmhouse offers spacious accommodation with large, well-appointed rooms. The property features four generous double bedrooms and three charming reception rooms, all combining character and comfort. A particular feature of the property is the  Outside, the property further benefits from a traditional Sussex barn, extensive driveway parking suitable for numerous vehicles and/or agricultural machinery, and grounds that may lend themselves to equestrian use, subject to any necessary consents. Having remained in the same ownership for over thirty-five years, this delightful home is now offered to the market with no onward chain, helping to ensure a smooth and straightforward purchasing process. Rich in charm and character, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a unique countryside residence, and early viewing is highly recommended.

Entrance Hall - Cellar - Formal Sitting Room - Dining Room - Reception Room - Kitchen - Downstairs WC - First Floor Galleried Landing - Four Bedrooms - En Suite Bathroom - Family Bathroom - Large Driveway - Extensive Gardens & Grounds - Detached Sussex Barn

TIMBER COVERED ENTRANCE PORCH:
Exterior lighting and timber front door opening into:

ENTRANCE HALL:
Beamed hall with stairs to first floor, understairs storage area and oak flooring.

CELLAR:
Butler sink with space for utility items. Floor mounted gas boiler, cupboard housing consumer unit, smart electricity meter and wall mounted heating controls. Radiator, strip lighting and window.

FORMAL LOUNGE:
A beamed room featuring a fireplace with oak bressumer, brick surround and flagstone hearth. Two radiators, carpet as fitted and four windows.

DINING ROOM:
A beamed room featuring a fireplace with oak mantel, brick surround and flagstone hearth. Area of shelving, carpet as fitted, two windows and beamed access to kitchen.

KITCHEN:
Range of high and low level units with worktops over incorporating a one and half bowl stainless steel sink. Appliances include a gas Aga, cooker with ceramic hob and electric oven under, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Central breakfast bar with storage below and larder cupboard. Beamed ceiling, quarry tiled flooring, two windows and stable door.

RECEPTION ROOM:
Feature fireplace with oak and copper bressumer, brick surround and hearth. Quarry tiled flooring, beamed ceiling, two radiators, four windows and stable door.

DOWNSTAIRS WC:
WC, wash basin, flagstone flooring, radiator and obscured window.

INNER ENTRANCE HALL:
External access door.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Oak balustrades provide a galleried landing with beamed ceiling, carpet as fitted and radiator.

BEDROOM:
Selection of wardrobe cupboards and one storage cupboard. Fireplace with brick bresummer, brick surrounds and flagstone hearth. Fitted carpet, radiator, two windows and door into:

EN SUITE BATHROOM:
Panelled bath with tiled surrounds, WC and pedestal wash basin. Tiled flooring, radiator and window.

BEDROOM:
Wardrobe cupboards, two radiators, carpet as fitted and four windows.

BEDROOM:
Wardrobe cupboard, beamed ceiling, radiator, carpet as fitted and two windows.

BEDROOM:
Wardrobe cupboard, beamed ceiling, radiator, carpet as fitted and window.

FAMILY BATHROOM:
P-shaped bath with rainfall showerhead and side taps, WC and vanity wash basin with storage under. Ceramic tiled flooring and window.

OUTSIDE:
Accessed via a five bar gate with brick frontage to a sweeping drive providing parking for numerous vehicles. Surrounding the property is a large patio, area of lawn with post and rail fencing.

Timber doors open to a detached Sussex barn with power, light and water point.

Areas of grazing and mainly pasture.

A map is available upon request.

SITUATION:
Crowborough, the largest and highest inland town in East Sussex, is nestled within the picturesque High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and borders the Ashdown Forest. The town centre has a charming atmosphere, offering a wide variety of supermarkets, independent shops, restaurants, and cafes. The area boasts and excellent range of schooling, alongside the Crowborough Leisure Centre, which features a swimming pool, gym, sports hall, and a children's playground. The town is well-connected with a mainline railway station offering services to London, as well as a good selection of bus routes. Crowborough also offers plenty of attractions, including nature reserves, sports facilities, playgrounds, a thriving arts scene, and various annual events. To the west, you'll find Ashdown Forest, renowned for inspiring A. A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh. The forest provides an excellent setting for walking, horse riding, and enjoying breathtaking views of the Sussex countryside. The spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, located about eight miles to the north, offers a mainline railway station, a wide range of schools, and a diverse mix of shops, restaurants, and cafes, particularly in the historic Pantiles and Old High Street areas.

TENURE:
Freehold

COUNCIL TAX BAND:
G

VIEWINGS:
By appointment with Wood & Pilcher Crowborough

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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Services - Mains Water, Gas, Electricity & Drainage
Heating - Gas

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENTS:
In accordance with HMRC current legal requirements, we are required to carry out AML (Anti Money Laundering) checks on all purchasers once any offer has been accepted. A nonrefundable administration fee of £30 + VAT (£36) will apply for each prospective purchaser. Satisfactory AML results and evidence of funds and/or a mortgage AIP are required before any offer can be formally accepted and memorandum of sale issued.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-06-02

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 423 Homes with Land listings in South East England (5+ acres).

This Property£131,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £133,541 / 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
53 E
77 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
Gas 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
Driveway
Garden
Private 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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good LimitedThree Good LimitedVodafone Good None

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

  • Ashdown Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    407
    Type
    Community school
  • Jarvis Brook Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    96
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Marys Catholic Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    214
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    403
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St John's Church of England Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Beacon Academy1 mileOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,642
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Uckfield College5.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,671
    Type
    Community school
  • Heathfield Community College7.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,416
    Type
    Community school
  • Uplands Academy7.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    699
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bennett Memorial Diocesan School7.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,913
    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

M&S Croft Road BP, Crowborough0.8 miles
Waitrose Crowborough, Crowborough1.1 miles
Sainsburys Crowborough Local, Crowborough1.2 miles

GP surgery

Rotherfield Surgery1.1 miles

Pharmacy

St Deny'S Pharmacy1.1 miles

Hospital

Crowborough War Memorial Hospital0.7 miles

Green space

Playing Field144 metres

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

Crowborough Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Aldervale Cottages298 metres

Typical drive times

Uckfield13 min · 8.4 miles
Wadhurst16 min · 8.5 miles
Heathfield14 min · 8 miles
Crowborough3 min · 1.3 miles
Brighton and Hove (city)43 min · 26 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

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

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

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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