Chillington, Kingsbridge

DIRECTIONS

From Kingsbridge, follow the A379 towards Slapton for 6.2 miles. When you reach Carehouse Cross at Stokenham, take the first exit at the roundabout, past the Parish Hall. Continue for 0.4 miles and then bear slight right at Coleridge junction signposted Slapton. Continue for 0.4 miles and there will be a gravelledl driveway and signposts to Higher Darnacombe on the right hand side.
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SITUATION

Within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Higher Darnacombe is situated between the villages of Slapton and Stokenham, in the South Hams area of South Devon. Slapton Sands, the popular beach destination is approximately 2.3 miles east of the property.
The nearest town of Kingsbridge, situated at the head of the Salcombe Estuary with a wide range of amenities and facilities is about 6 miles distant. The nearby village of Chillington is 2 miles to the south west, while the A38 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, is about 15 miles to the north.

DESCRIPTION

An attractive smallholding, Higher Darnacombe is being offered for sale as a whole or in two lots to suit buyers requirements. Dealing with each lot in turn:

LOT 1 THRESHING BARN, GRANARY AND MODERN FARM BUILDINGS

This comprises the converted barn (Threshing Barn), an unconverted stone barn (Granary) and range of modern farm buildings as approximately outlined in blue on the site plan.
Converted in 2015, the Threshing Barn is constructed of stone walls under a slate roof and enjoys spectacular views across the valley and towards Slapton Bay beyond. The property is approached over a gravelled driveway (part Devon County Council owned) which branches off to the modern farm buildings.
By reference to the attached floorplan the property extends to a total of some 193 square metres (2,077 square feet) as summarised below:

Ground Floor

Underfloor heating throughout.

Open plan Kitchen/Sitting/Dining Room

Wood burning stove, exposed engineered oak floorboards, step up to kitchen area.
Fully fitted kitchen to include a range of wall and floor cupboards, granite worktop, one a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, integrated eye level double oven, induction hob with cooker hood above, integrated dishwasher. Ceiling recess spotlights. Stairs to first floor.

First floor

Landing

Exposed roof trusses and a pendant ceiling light.

Bedroom 1

Spacious double bedroom with a Juliet balcony, built in wardrobes, exposed roof trusses, radiator and ceiling lights.

Wet room

Large shower cubicle, low level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, extractor fan, tiled floor and partly tiled walls and ceiling recess spotlights. The wet room also benefits from a Velux rooflight providing plenty of natural light.

Bedroom 2

Spacious double bedroom with ceiling lights, built in storage cupboard and a tall glazed door which opens out onto a gravelled area.

The Link

'The Link' is described as the part of the property linking the north and south wing of the Threshing Barn and comprises: -

Ground Floor

Walk in Pantry

Garden Room

South facing room with double doors opening out onto a patio area. Fully tiled floor, ceiling recess spotlights and underfloor heating.

Utility Room

Built in floor and wall cupboards with single bowl stainless steel sink unit with space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Fully tiled floor, extractor fan, smoke alarm and ceiling recess spotlights.

Airing Cupboard

With direct pressure hot water system and immersion heater for domestic hot water.

Downstairs WC

Tiled floor, heated towel rail, wash hand basin and low level WC with a door to patio area.

Rear entrance lobby

Understairs storage cupboard.

Offering access to potentially create separate living accommodation for holiday/ancillary use.

First floor

Landing

Large storage cupboard and large window.

Double bedroom

Under eaves storage space with a fluorescent ceiling strip light, two Velux rooflights.

En-suite Bathroom

Free standing bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail, ceiling light fitting.

Outside

Patio area on the south side of the property, garden and extensive gravelled parking area on the east side.

SERVICES (Threshing Barn)

Mains water, electric and private septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating on the ground floor of the property with radiators on the first floor.

COUNCIL TAX

The dwelling is in Council Tax Band C with the amount payable for 2023/24 being £1,971.63

GRANARY

Located to the west of the Threshing Barn is a detached former Granary stone barn with planning consent for change of use into a home office/studio (planning application reference number 53/2077/06/F). Adjoining this is a former Shippen and cottage offering potential to be converted/developed as undesignated heritage assets, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.
The Granary extends to approximately 170 square metres (1, 829 square feet) over two floors and is situated within easy reach of The Threshing Barn.
There are no services connected to the Granary.

GARAGE

Planning consent has also been granted for a Heritage style 3 bay detached garage to be sited to the north east of the Threshing Barn, which has been levelled in readiness for the garage to be built.

MODERN FARM BUILDINGS

There is a range of modern farm buildings located to the north east of the Threshing Barn, which extends to a total of some 927m2 (9,975 ft2) as summarised below:-
Livestock Building - 11m x 34m = 374 square metres (4,200 square feet)
Constructed of steel and timber frame with concrete blockwork walls, space boarding above, under a corrugated iron roof, with a compacted hardcore floor.
Lean-to – 9m x 34m = 306 square metres (2,625 feet)
Constructed of steel frame with part concrete blockwork walls, part plastic coated corrugated steel under a corrugated fibre cement roof sheet, compacted hardcore floor.
Machinery Building – 7m x 30m = 210 square metres (3,150 square feet)
Open fronted building constructed of a timber frame with plastic coated corrugated steel side cladding and corrugated iron roof, earth floor.
Shared mains water supply to the buildings. No electric.

LOT 2 46.39 ACRES (18.77 HECTARES) OF AGRICULTURAL LAND AND STONE BARN

To the east of the dwelling lies an area the agricultural land, extending to approximately 46.39 acres (18.77 hectares) as outlined in red on the site plan. Of the 46.39 acres there is approximately 9.46 acres (3.83 ha) suitable for arable use with the balancing 36.93 acres (14.95 ha) being mainly permanent pasture (small area of amenity broadleaf woodland) which has in the past been used mainly for livestock grazing purposes. A schedule of the land is as follows:-
Within field parcel SX8144 1644 is a detached stone barn (in a dilapidated condition) with an approximate gross external floor area of 49 square metres (538 square feet). The barn offers the potential for change of use, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.

SERVICES

Mains water supply to cattle drinking trough in field number 6111 and natural water supply in the form of a stream.
In the event that the land is sold as a separate lot, the buyer (of the land) may be required to install their own mains water supply.

TENURE

Freehold with vacant possession on legal completion.

METHOD OF SALE

Higher Darnacombe is offered for sale by Private Treaty.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME

The land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency for the purpose of the Basic Payment Scheme and the current owner has claimed for the 2023 scheme year.
Buyers will be required to adhere to the scheme rules until the end of 2023, in order that the seller's claim for the payment is not prejudiced in any way.
The Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are not included with the sale of the land.

PUBLIC FOOTPATHS

There are no public rights of way over Higher Darnacombe or the land, however there is a public byway which proceeds over the initial part of the entrance drive owned by Devon County Council.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEME

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

GUIDE PRICES

Lot 1 - £925,000
Lot 2 – £450,000
The Whole £1,375,000

LOCAL AUTHORITY

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

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents, Luscombe Maye, 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1PP.