Land for sale

A well positioned and productive block of arable/pasture land in a convenient ring fence with storage tower. Quiet rural location. Available as a whole or in 2 lots. Lot 1: 70.88 Acres. Lot 2: 16.07 Acres. 86.95 Acres (35.18 Ha or thereabouts)

Situation

In the parish of Holsworthy Hamlet being only 1.2 miles from the A388 Holsworthy / Bideford road. The ancient market town of Holsworthy is 1.5 miles to the south. Here one can find a wide variety of shops surrounding an attractive town square. Doctors, dentists and veterinary surgeries serve this busy community together with a light industrial estate within a mile. Holsworthy can boast one of the largest West Country stock markets, which is held weekly.

The popular family resort of Bude on the north Cornish coast is 11 miles to the west and here are some of Britains most picturesque coastlines, miles of sandy beaches and cliff walks.

Description

The land extends in all to 86.95 Acres (35.18 Hectares or thereabouts) and will be offered for sale as a whole or in two lots.

Lot 1

70.88 Acres (28.68 hectares more or less). This is an excellent block of pasture land contained within a ring fence of five enclosures which enjoy a good southerly aspect. The land is accessed from the quiet parish road over a hardcore lane of some 250 yards. There is a modern slurry tower (20.4 diameter) with a 1385 cubic metre storage capacity. This is presently used to accommodate digestate from the local bio-gas plant. There is a natural water supply along its southern boundary.

Lot 2

16.07 Acres (6.5 hectares more or less). A single arable enclosure adjoins Lot 1 on two sides and has access from the entrance lane and the quiet parish road. There is a natural water supply along its northern boundary. The ground supported a maize crop in 2010 and in 2011 a crop of spring barley was grown.

Please Note

The land comes to the end of a five year Entry Level Scheme in March 2012.

The land is registered for the Single Farm Payment and any entitlements attached will be apportioned. The vendor will transfer the entitlements following completion by way of completing an RLE1 Form.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment with the Agents STAGS on 01566 774999. Those parties viewing are respectfully reminded to close gates on entering and leaving enclosures, observe the Country Code at all times, keep dogs on leads and children under strict supervision.

Directions

From Holsworthy proceed along Dobles Terrace and Dobles Lane in a northerly direction passing Holsworthy hospital, the medical centre and the light industrial estate. Go straight on at Manworthy Cross. In 0.3 of a mile go straight on at Hoggs Park and in a few hundred yards the entrance lane to the land will be found on the right hand side. Map reference: OS Landranger Sheet 190:342/063.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Ingoings

The land will be free of any ingoing valuation.

Public Footpath

A public footpath passes along the entrance lane and then crosses OS field numbers 4469 and 7480 in an East/West direction.

Local Authority

Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon EX39 2QG. Tel: 01237 428700.

Vendors Solicitors

Stephens & Scown, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon EX1 1RS. Tel: 01392 210700.

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