Offers Invited
On The Instructions of The Joint Fixed Charge Receivers
Executive Overview
- A rare opportunity to acquire an established freehold vineyard and winery
- Business also available
- Appealing to both new entrants and existing producers
- Situated in an idyllic position in East Sussex
- Freehold estate c.21 Acres (8.41 Ha)
- Principal three bedroom house with a two bedroom annex
- Range of winery buildings and bonded storage
- Potential to diversify further into tourism and leisure
- Planning consent formerly granted for winery, visitor centre & restaurant
Description
Established in 1971 and continuously managed under the same ownership, the vineyard is situated on gently sloping, south-facing land. It is planted with a mix of Reichensteiner, Gutenborner, Schönburger, Ortega, Dornfelder, and Bacchus, alongside the classic Champagne varieties—Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay.
In 1983, the estate produced England’s first commercially available traditional method sparkling wine, benefiting from the favourable climate, an elevation of approximately 40 metres above sea level, and clay loam soils. The site is naturally sheltered by Hastings Ridge to the south. Over the years, the estate has gained recognition, earning over 150 awards in international competitions.
Yew Tree Farm is accessed from Wheel Lane and comprises a principle three bedroom house, with an adjoining two bedroom annex, and a range of former stable buildings which have been converted to house the winery and bonded storage.
The ringfenced estate extends to approximately 21 acres in total, including the farm and a walled garden, with c.17 acres currently under vine. Approximately 8 acres were replanted in 2010 with Pinot, Pinot Blanc and Bacchus grape varieties.
The Company operates an onsite shop and café, which is used to accommodate customers with seasonal vineyard tours being operated throughout the summer months.
There are numerous growth opportunities including the construction of a new visitor centre/restaurant and winery, allowing for the expansion of the existing operations. Planning consent was previously granted in 2008 for the redevelopment of the existing winery with ancillary shop, office, tasting rooms, restaurant and exhibition space, in addition to the enlargement of the bonded storage, although this permission has now lapsed.
Further Information & Data Room
A secure data room will be made available to genuinely interested parties. Interested parties should formally register their interest with the sole agents.
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