Near Diptford, Totnes, TQ9 7NQ

DIRECTIONS

From Harbertonford, turn left onto Woodland Road (opposite the Post office. Proceed in a westerly direction along this road and turn left at Rolster Bridge crossroads, towards Diptford & Avonwick. Continue for about half a mile and then then take the sharp right hand turn which is unsignposted. Proceed along this road past the other residential properties for about a mile, where the access gates to the land will be found on the right hand side just after the public footpath sign.

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Grid reference: SX75845657

SITUATION

The land is situated in the small hamlet of Murtwell, within the village of Diptford, in the South Hams area of South Devon.

The nearby villages of Harbertonford (1.9 miles) and Diptford (2.5 miles) are conveniently within close proximity to the land, while the market town of Totnes is situated just 5.6 miles to the north east (approximately 15 minutes by car). The A38 dual carriageway expressway, connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network, being about 5 miles to the north with access via Marley Head.

DESCRIPTION

Extending to some 7.16 acres (2.90 hectares) in all as outlined in red on the site plan.

The land consists of a combination of gentle and moderate north facing slopes and is bordered on the northern boundary by the stream, Beenleigh Brook.

The land is currently arranged in four enclosures and has been in the past used for livestock grazing/ agricultural purposes but would be very suitable for a variety of uses including recreation/amenity, equine or alternative uses (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents).

Field parcel 8459 benefits from a two bay portable field shelter (both 12’ x 12’) extending to a total of 24’ x 12’ (288 square feet) in all. Constrcuted of a timber frame, with timber side cladding under a box profile corrugated roof.

The items inside the field shelters are not included in the sale and will be removed prior to sale.

There are two electricity poles located on the land as marked by the letter X on the site plan below. There is an annual wayleave payment due to the owner, further detail is contained in the legal pack.

ACCESS

Access to this land is gained through the two single vehicular width gateways on the southern boundary of the land.

The land benefits from a right of way for all purposes with or without animals or vehicles at all times across field parcel located parcel directly to the south. This route is marked between two points B and C on the site plan below and further referred to within the accompanying legal pack.

There are a number of internal gateways connecting the four enclosures, as marked by the letters G on the site plan.

Further details regarding the access will be provided in the legal pack.

SERVICES

The land benefits from a natural stream water supply. There is also a further spring fed supply to a trough marked with a WT on the site plan.

TENURE

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

RIGHTS OF WAY

There are no public footpaths or rights of way over the land as far as known.

SPORTING RIGHTS AND MINERAL RIGHTS

All sporting and mineral rights are included in the sale, as far as are known.

METHOD OF SALE

The land is being offered for sale by Formal Tender (unless sold prior), with a closing date of Friday 14th March 2025 at 12 noon.

Tenders must be submitted to 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1PP in an envelope clearly marked 'Land near Murtwell’.

Buyers who wish to submit a tender will be required to sign a legal contract, available from the solicitor acting for the seller (see Legal Pack below) and provide a deposit of 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 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, Windeatts Solicitors of 19 High Street, Totnes, TQ9 5NW Attention: Mr Matthew Clarke, ,

GUIDE PRICE

£75,000

LOCAL AUTHORITY

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

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents, Luscombe Maye of 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge TQ7 1PP. for details.