South Pool, Kingsbridge

DIRECTIONS

From Kingsbridge, continue along the A379 towards Slapton for approximately 3 miles crossing Bowcombe Creek bridge. Turn right at Frogmore bridge junction, signposted ‘South Pool’, after crossing the bridge keep right towards South Pool and proceed for approximately 2 miles. At Gullet Cross follow the road round to the left signposted ‘Waterhead’ and ‘E. Portlemouth’. Proceed along this road for approximately 0.5 miles, and the access to the field will be found on the right hand side.

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Grid Reference – SX7734 3955

SITUATION

The Triangular Field is situated on the outskirts of the village of South Pool. The nearby market town of Kingsbridge is approximately 3.5 miles to the north-west while the popular town of Salcombe just 2.5 miles to the south-west.

The A38 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, is approximately 15 miles distant.

DESCRIPTION

Extending in all to approximately 3.14 acres (1.27 hectares) of pastureland, as outlined in red on the site plan. The land is currently all down to permanent pasture, bound by mature Devon hedges. The land has been used in the past for livestock grazing purposes and the perimeters are stock fenced.

Predominantly of a gentle north facing gradient and would be very suitable for a variety of uses including livestock grazing, general recreation/ amenity or alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

The land is bordered by farm buildings on the south boundary, the council-maintained highway on the east boundary and other agricultural land on the west boundary.

ACCESS

The land is accessed through a single vehicular width gateway off the council-maintained highway in the north corner of the land over a compacted hardcore ramp, as marked by the letter ‘G’ on the site plan. This ramp allows for parking for any potential purchaser.

SERVICES

There are no services connected to the land.

TENURE

The land is being offered on a freehold basis with vacant possession being available on legal completion.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

There are no public rights of way over the land as far as are known.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS

The sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale, as far as are known.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

The land is not subject to any Environmental or Countryside Stewardship agreements.

WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS

The land is sold subject to any Wayleave and Easements agreements.

METHOD OF SALE

The land is being offered for sale by Formal Tender (unless sold prior). The deadline date for the submission of tenders Tuesday 10th December at 12 noon and all tenders must be submitted to 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge in an envelope clearly marked ‘Triangular Field at South Pool’.

Buyers who wish to submit a tender will be required to sign a legal contract, available from the solicitor acting for the seller and provide a deposit equivalent to 10% of their offer price as their tender. If either of these two component parts are not submitted, their tender risks being declined.
Moreover, the successful purchaser will be liable to pay the sum of £1,500 + VAT as an administration fee in addition to their tender.

A tender which is accepted by the seller will be treated as a binding contract and immediately constitutes an exchange of contracts. Legal completion and payment of the balance of the purchase price will follow approximately 28 days later, or in the time frame as set out in the legal pack.

The seller does not undertake to accept the highest or any of the offers and the seller reserves the right to withdraw, alter or amend the way in which the land is offered for sale.

LEGAL PACK

A copy of the legal pack for the land may be obtained from the seller’s solicitors, Kitson Boyce of Brunel House, Station Road, Totnes TQ9 5HW Attention: Cheryl Baxter or

GUIDE PRICE

£50,000

LOCAL AUTHORITY

South Hams District Council, Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5NE. .

HEALTH & SAFETY

Any prospective purchasers of whom would like to view the land do so at their own risk. The vendors nor their selling agent accept any responsibility in any incident or accident that may happen.

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents, Luscombe Maye of 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PP for details.