Near Ashburton

DIRECTIONS

From Newton Abbot, proceed along the A38 dual carriageway towards Plymouth and take the exit onto Whistley Hill. Proceed along Whistley Hill for approximately 0.5 miles then turn left at the Whistley Hill junction. Proceed straight along this road for approximately 1.4 miles and the gateway to the land will be found on the left hand side.

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SITUATION

The land at Orlycombe Bridge is situated in the hamlet of Woodland, the nearby market town of Ashburton is approximately 3 miles to the west. the land is situated equidistant between the city of Plymouth and city of Exeter, Plymouth being approximately 25 miles to the south and Exeter being approximately 25 miles to the north.

The A38 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, is approximately 2.5 miles away.

DESCRIPTION

Extending in all to approximately 6.38 acres (2.58 hectares), 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 most of the perimeters are stock fenced.

The land at Orlycombe Bridge is predominately of a gentle to moderate north, east and west facing gradient and would be very suitable for a variety of uses including grazing, recreation/ amenity, or alternative uses, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

The land benefits from far stretching views across the surrounding countryside. The land is bordered on all boundaries by other agricultural land and woodland except for on its southern boundary, which is bordered by the council-maintained highway.

The land is accessed via a single vehicular width gateway located on the southern boundary of the land, as approximately marked by the letter ‘G’ on the site plan.

SERVICES

There is a stream water supply running along the lower (northern) boundary of the land.

TENURE

The land is being offered on a freehold basis subject to a Farm Business Tenancy, however the tenant has been served with a notice to vacate the land on 31 December 2025.

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.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency for the Basic Payment Scheme, however no entitlements are included with the sale.

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 Friday 4th April 2025 at 12 noon and all tenders must be submitted to 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge in an envelope clearly marked ‘Land at Orlycombe Bridge’.

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, Crosse Wyatt Solicitors of 7 East Street, South Molton EX36 3BX. Attention: Nigel Ayre or

GUIDE PRICE

£45,000

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Teignbridge District Council, Ford House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX .

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.