Kingston, Kingsbridge

DIRECTIONS

From the town of Modbury proceed along the A379 towards Kingsbridge. After approximately 1.5 miles turn right at Harraton Cross towards Bigbury on Sea. After about 2 miles turn right at Seven Stone Cross towards Kingston. Go straight ahead at Four Cross crossroads and proceed for a further 500 yards and the entrance gate to the field will be found on the right-hand side. The garage will be found about 50 yards further along on the right-hand side.

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SITUATION

Sanderson’s Garage and Field is situated in the popular village of Kingston, within the South Hams area of South Devon and within an area designated as a National Landscape (formerly known as Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Within walking distance of the magnificent Wonwell Beach, about one mile to the west and the expansive Bigbury Bay, just 5 miles distant.

The nearest town of Modbury is about 4 miles away and the market town of Kingsbridge about 9 miles to the east. The A38 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, being about 8 miles to the north.

DESCRIPTION

Sanderson’s Garage and Field extends to a total of approximately 2.33 acres (0.94 hectares) in all as outlined in red on the site plan.

A semi-detached garage, the building is constructed of an inner blockwork wall and an exposed stone outer wall (with a cavity) under a slate roof. Tarmacadam driveway/parking area on the east side and directly in front of the garage door.

Internally the garage extends to a total of 45.90 square metres (494 square feet) over two floors (restricted head height on the first floor). Planning consent was gained for the construction of the garage (application number 29/0125/99/F).

Approximate internal dimensions of Sanderson’s garage are as follows: -

Ground floor – 3.83m x 6.06m = 23.21 sq m
*First floor – 5.94m x 3.82m max = 22.69 sq m
45.90 sq m (494 sq ft)
*Restricted head height on the first floor.

The adjoining field located to the north of the garage has a separate access a short distance away from the garage with an attractive natural stone wall entrance.

All down to grass the field offers a mainly gentle/almost level south facing gradient and offers longer term development potential for a wide range of uses including grazing, general recreation/ amenity or alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

ACCESS

Access to the land is via a single vehicular width entrance gateway located on the southern boundary of the land. The entrance to Sanderson’s garage is located a further 50 yards along the council-maintained highway on the right-hand side.

SERVICES

Mains water and electric to the garage. No services to the land.

PLANNING HISTORY

Sanderson’s field has the following refused planning consents

for the residential development of new homes.

1. 3965/17/OPA (12 new homes)

2. 4022/18/OPA (9 new homes).

Full details and other relevant documents are available on South Hams District Council’s planning portal.

OVERAGE CLAUSE

The property is not being sold subject to an overage clause in respect of change of use in the future.

TENURE

The property is being offered for sale on a freehold basis with vacant possession being available on legal completion.

PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

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

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS

All sporting and mineral rights are included with the land as far as are known.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

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

WAYLEAVES AND EASEMENTS

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

GUIDE PRICE

£150,000

METHOD OF SALE

Sandersons Garage is offered for sale by Formal Tender (unless sold prior) such that buyers are invited to submit their highest and final offers in a sealed envelope by Thursday 26th September 2024 at 12 noon.

Tenders must be submitted to 3 Church Street, Modbury, PL21 0QW, in an envelope clearly marked ‘Sandersons Garage’.

Buyers who wish to submit a tender will be required to sign a legal contract 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.

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 constitute 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 may be requested from the seller's solicitors, Alan Dawson of Sintons LLP, The Cube, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6DB. Please request a copy of the sales particulars for contact details of the solicitor.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

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

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Any prospective purchasers of whom would like to view the property 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 3 Church Street, Modbury, PL21 0QW, telephone for details.