The Mounts, East Allington, TQ9 7QJ

DIRECTIONS

From Kingsbridge head north-east on the A381 towards Totnes. At Stumpy Post Cross, take the first exit and continue along the A381 for 1.3 miles. As you approach the Mounts turn immediately left, off the A381 and follow this lane for 0.1 miles past the residential properties on the right and the entrance gate to the land is the second gateway on the right.

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Grid Reference: SX7562 4913

SITUATION

Trant’s Field is situated in the small hamlet known as ‘The Mounts’ situated on the A381 road between the towns of Totnes and Kingsbridge in the South Hams Area of South Devon.

The nearest town of Kingsbridge is approximately 3.6 miles to the southwest, while the market town of Totnes being approximately 9.5 miles to the north.

DESCRIPTION

Trant’s Field extends in all to approximately 2.06 acres (0.83 hectares) of gently sloping grassland and is situated on the western side of the A381 council-maintained highway that leads from Kingsbridge to Totnes.

The land is predominantly east facing with views north across adjoining agricultural land. There are a combination of natural perimeter hedges and a manmade bank along the southern boundary acting as a partition from the neighbouring land to the south.

The land has the potential to be used for a variety of uses including grazing, recreation/amenity, commercial, or alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

ACCESS

Trant’s Field is accessed via a 12-foot galvanised gateway located on the west boundary of the land off the council-maintained highway, with a compacted hardcore access area.

SERVICES
There are no mains services connected to the land at the current time. However, it is understood that there is a mains water pipe running along the A381 main road providing connection point opportunities. Additionally, an electricity pole & transformer is located nearby on the land to the south.

Prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries with the relevant utility providers.

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

Trant’s Field is offered for sale by Formal Tender (unless sold prior). The deadline date for the submission of tenders Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 12 noon and all tenders must be submitted to Luscombe Maye, 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon TQ7 1PP in an envelope clearly marked ‘Trant’s Field’.

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 £2,000 + 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, Windeatts Solicitors of 48 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PE Attention: Richard Wing or

GUIDE PRICE

£75,000

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, Devon TQ7 1PP for details.