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A 220-acre farm with a seven-bedroom farmhouse is on sale for £5,000,000. Tulleys Wells Farm, located on Ditchling Road, Offham, near Lewes, is listed by estate agents Knight Frank. The farmhouse is believed to date back to 1735, and is spread across three floors, offering a blend of character and practicality.
It includes four reception rooms, two bathrooms, a garden, outbuildings, and a large private parking area. Adjacent to the house is a traditional Sussex barn, which provides versatile space for garaging or storage. The garden stretches around the side and rear of the property, predominantly laid to lawn, and has a peaceful, private feel.
The house is accompanied by traditional farm buildings (Image: Knight Frank) Knight Frank said the farmhouse offers "an exceptional opportunity to live in a piece of history, with spacious, characterful accommodation and a tranquil, rural setting." They added that the barn "has benefitted from refurbishment in the past few years, and retains many of its original features, including exposed timber beams that add to its rustic appeal and historic charm." The barn also contains a spacious loft area which could be converted into an event space, studio, or additional living accommodation.
READ NEXT: Listed hotel set to turn each floor into huge suites For those seeking storage, the barn provides an expansive area ideal for housing equipment, vehicles or other belongings. The property also includes a series of contemporary steel portal frame livestock buildings, which are clad with a combination of timber and sheet materials. Currently, the buildings are used for housing livestock, offering a practical and well-structured environment for animals.
The property includes over 220 acres of land (Image: Knight Frank) The buildings may be suitable for conversion subject to the necessary planning consent. To the east of the land, there is a small barn that has been converted into a stable block, offering space for up to six horses. READ NEXT: Former Post Office and university building to be turned into 41 flats The land surrounding the property is predominantly laid to pasture, offering a mix of Grade 2 and Grade 3 agricultural land.
The total land area extends to approximately 222 acres of pasture, complemented by around four acres of woodland and a small pond. Knight Frank added: "This property offers an exceptional opportunity to live in a piece of history, with spacious, characterful accommodation and a tranquil, rural setting that would be perfect for those seeking a traditional country home with modern potential.".
