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Church Farmhouse Berwick, East Sussex BN26

South East

£1,500,000

Listed on 07/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
4156 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This five-bedroom 18th-century farmhouse sits in Berwick village at the foot of the South Downs, with open countryside views. The substantial house is described as needing modest modernisation and offers a range of reception and work-from-home spaces, together with scope for multi-generational use or a home-and-income arrangement. Any changes or extension would be subject to the necessary consents and feasibility checks. The ground floor includes a reception hall, study/day room, dining hall and sitting room, alongside a fitted kitchen, utility room, boot room, larder, cellar and cloakroom. Upstairs are five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Period details noted in the listing include oak flooring, sash windows, exposed beams and brickwork, and fireplaces. Heating is oil-fired, with private drainage and a Calor gas cylinder for the cooker. Outside, a shingle drive provides a large parking area. The grounds are stated to extend to around two acres including the garden and paddock, with lawns, established borders, an orchard, vegetable beds, greenhouse and storage sheds. The property is marketed by Rowland Gorringe.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

62out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

Church Farmhouse offers a substantial period-home project with plenty of character to work with: original oak floors, sash windows, fireplaces and an established garden with orchard and growing areas. The interiors are usable but dated, so the opportunity is a light cosmetic refresh rather than a major renovation; the kitchen’s range cooker and timber worktops give it a distinctive traditional feel.

At £1.5m, the asking price is about 5% below the local average on a £/sqf basis, which supports the value case. The 62/100 C grade reflects that reasonable entry point and strong property fundamentals, balanced against only moderate overall economics and an average location score. Rural views, generous accommodation and stated scope to extend subject to planning add appeal, while the weathered roof coverings merit inspection.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older decorative schemes and finishes while retaining period features such as oak flooring, sash windows and traditional fireplaces.
  • Make the most of the established garden, orchard and productive growing areas through seasonal upkeep and considered garden improvements.
  • Explore the stated extension scope, subject to the necessary planning consents.

Key risks

  • Roof tiles appear weathered in places and should be inspected.

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Map

Location

Church Farmhouse Berwick, East Sussex BN26
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Berwick (Sussex) Rail Station

    1.3 miles

    Train · Berwick

  • Polegate Rail Station

    4.1 miles

    Train · Polegate

  • Seaford Rail Station

    4.2 miles

    Train · Seaford

  • Bishopstone Rail Station

    4.3 miles

    Train · Bishopstone

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£6,129
Based on a loan of £1,125,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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