Harbertonford, Totnes

DIRECTIONS

From Harbertonford turn left onto Old Road past the Post Office. After 100 yards turn right onto Bow Road, continuing for approximately 1 mile and then take a right-hand fork by the marker posts onto the road leading down to Beenleigh. Turn right to come over Beenleigh Bridge keeping left at at the next fork, to the modern farm buildings and adjoining land (Lot 2).

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SITUATION

Beenleigh Manor is situated on the south bank of the River Harbourne, within close proximity to the villages of Harbertonford and Ashprington in the South Hams area of South Devon within a National Landscape area (formerly known as Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

The nearest market town of Totnes, sitting above the river Dart and brimming with life is about 2 ½ miles to the north east while the A38 dual carriageway expressway, (connecting to the M5 motorway and national road network) is about 8 miles to the northwest. 

DESCRIPTION

Beenleigh Manor Farm comprises a spectacular medieval manor house, range of period stone outbuildings, general-purpose modern farm buildings, agricultural land and woodland extending to approximately 150.10 acres (60.74 hectares) in all. The full extent of the farm is outlined in red on the site plan.

By reference to the site plan, the farm is available for sale as a whole or in a combination of lots to suit buyer’s requirements. 

Note: In the event the land is sold in lots rather than as a whole, field numbers SX7956 5607, 6814 and 6526 which are made up of woodland will be retained by the seller.

Dealing with the lots in turn:

LOT 2 – General Purpose Farm Buildings and 58.02 acres in all (as hatched in orange on the site plan)

Constructed of a combination of steel and timber frame with a combination of concrete blockwork, timber dung walling, and plastic-coated corrugated steel side cladding under a combination of corrugated steel or tin roofs. Mainly earth/compacted hardcore floors. Power, light and water to most of the buildings. The range of farm buildings extend to a total of some 11,287 square feet (1,049 square metres) in all. Brief descriptions of which are as follows: -

1.    Livestock Building - 90’ x 30’ (2,700 square feet) 

2.    Livestock Building - 60’ x 30’ (1,800 square feet)

3.    Livestock Building- 30’ x 30’ (900 square feet)

4.    Livestock Building - 30’ x 30’ (900 square feet)

5.    Fodder Store – 30’ x 30’ (900 square feet)

6.    Fodder store – 30’ x 30’ (900 square feet)

7.    General purpose Building – 30’ x 30’ (900 square feet)

8.     Workshop Building – 15’ x 30’ (450 square feet)

9.     Machinery Building – 75’ x 24’6 (1,837 square feet)

Agricultural Land

Located to the east of the Modern Farm Buildings & Yard is a total of some 56.91 acres (23.03 hectares) of predominantly permanent pasture and woodland. This land is bordered on the north boundary by the river Harbourne, benefitting from approximately 676 metres of river frontage. 

The land has a combination of reasonably level to moderate slopes and is predominantly east, north and south facing. 

This land may be accessed directly from the yard area by the Modern Farm Buildings on the eastern boundary and the southern boundary, both of which provide a track up to the fields it is serving. The land is served by a reservoir supply which feeds the drinking troughs. See paragraph on services below. 

SERVICES

The land in Lots 2, 3 and 4 is served by a reservoir located on the southern side of the farm as approximately marked by the letter R on the site plan. In the event that Beenleigh Manor farm sells in separate lots, the water supply will need to be sub-metered accordingly such that each buyer will be required to contribute towards the maintenance, repair or replacement of the supply and all associated fittings/workings etc.

TENURE

The farm is offered for sale on a freehold basis with vacant possession on legal completion.

PUBLIC FOOTPATHS

There are no public footpaths across Beenleigh Manor Farm as far as known. There is public byway running through Beenleigh from north to south leading to Beenleigh Cross.

SPORTING AND MINERAL RIGHTS

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

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME AGREEMENTS

The farm is not subject to any Environmental Stewardship Scheme agreements.

LOCAL AUTHORITY & COUNCIL TAX

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

Beenleigh Manor falls within Council Tax Band G and the amount payable for 2023/24 is £3,689.95. 

METHOD OF SALE

The property is being offered for Private Treaty as a whole or in a combination of lots as may suit buyers’ requirements. The sellers and their agents are now seeking best and final offers (unless sold prior) for any combination or all of the lots by Thursday 24th October at 12 noon.  

A tender form is available from the selling agent on request. 

The sellers reserve the right not to accept any offer or the highest offer for any of the lots.

Tenders must be submitted to 62 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1PP in envelope clearly marked ‘Beenleigh Manor Farm’ by the deadline time and date.

GUIDE PRICES

Lot 1                                     Manor House, buildings and 30.89 acres in all                    £1,750,000

Lot 2                                     Modern Farm buildings and 58.02 acres in all                 £600,000

Lot 3                                     33.83 acres of bare land                                                         £300,000

Lot 4                                     12.85 acres of bare land, woodland, cabin                             £100,000

The Whole                           Beenleigh Manor Farm (150.10 acres in all)                          £2,750,000

VIEWINGS

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

HEALTH & SAFETY

Any prospective purchasers of whom would like to view the land  lots at Beenleigh Manor Farm do so at their own risk. The vendors nor their selling agent accept any responsibility in any incident or accident that may happen. 

AGENTS NOTE

Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements.