Longcombe, Stoke Gabriel

DIRECTIONS

From Totnes, proceed along the A385 following signs to Paignton for approximately 2 miles, then turn right towards Stoke Gabriel. Follow this road for approximately 0.8 miles and then turn right before reaching Aish onto the public byway, this being Fleet Mill Lane. Continue for approximately 500 yards and the entrance gate to the land will be found on the right-hand side.

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SITUATION

The land part Higher Weston Farm is situated on the south side of the hamlet of Longcombe, and directly west of the hamlet of Aish.
The market town of Totnes is 2 miles away, while Stoke Gabriel about 2 miles south and the A38 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, being some 9 miles to the northwest.

DESCRIPTION

The land part Higher Weston Farm extends to a total of approximately 54.65 (22.12 hectares) in all as shown in the attached site plan.
Dealing with each lot in turn:-

LOT 2

(as shaded red on the site plan)
Extending to 23.64 acres (9.57 hectares) in all, this lot offers predominantly a mixture of gentle to moderate and in some places steep north, west and southerly facing slopes. Access to this land is gained through a gateway in the southeastern corner of field parcel 2387, off the public byway Fleet Mill Lane.
This lot benefits from a stream water supply running along the north western boundary within field parcel 9001.
A schedule of Lot 2 is as follows :-
Field Parcel Acre Hectares Land Use
SX8258 9991 3.01 1.22 Permanent Pasture
SX8258 8994 3.24 1.31 Permanent Pasture
SX8259 9001 1.19 0.48 Permanent Pasture
SX8358 0185 3.48 1.41 Permanent Pasture
SX8358 2387 3.41 1.38 Permanent Pasture
SX8359 1303 6.52 2.64 Permanent Pasture
SX8358 1914 0.10 0.04 Permanent Pasture
SX 8359 0102 1.22 0.49 Scrub
SX 8358 1393 1.47 0.59 Track
TOTAL 23.64 Acres 9.57 Hectares

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 across the land part Higher Weston Farm, as far as known. There is a public byway, Fleet Mill Lane running along the southern boundary of the land.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS

All 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. Any 'De-Linked' monies will remain with the vendor of the land.

COUNTRYSIDE STEWARDSHIP

Field parcels 1303, 2387, 0185, 9991, 8994 and 9001 (Lot 2) are subject to a Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement which will expire on 31/12/2024, brief details of the options are as follows :-

GS2:

Permanent grassland with very low inputs. Little or no inputs from fertilisers, sprays, etc must be applied to the land and no supplementary feeding except mineral blocks

GS17:

Lenient grazing supplement. Grazing with cattle is permitted to create varied sward heights, the land is not allowed to be cut for hay or silage
Full details can be obtained from GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) GS2: Permanent grassland with very low inputs (outside SDAs) and GS17: Lenient Grazing Supplement.

GUIDE PRICES

Lot 1 £465,000
Lot 2 £160,000
The Whole £625,000

METHOD OF SALE

The land is being offered for sale by Informal Tender (unless sold prior) with a closing date of Tuesday 24th October at 12 noon. Tender forms are available on request from the Sole Selling Agent.
All tenders must be submitted to 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PP in an envelope clearly marked 'Land Part Higher Weston Farm'.
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.
Buyer(s) will be required to exchange contracts within six weeks of their solicitor receiving a draft contract.

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 of 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PP.