Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16

An attractive stretch of woodland and meadow with river frontage and single bank fishing rights, lying close to popular Bampton. Planning permission for the construction of a 3-bedroom holiday letting unit and an agricultural building. Extending in total to about 3.92 acres and offered for sale as a whole or in up to two lots.

DESCRIPTIONS
The land comprises a single parcel of amenity land with the benefit of planning consent for the development of a three-bedroom holiday let and agricultural building. When built, this property would boast an enviably green and attractive rural location a few minutes from Bampton. It enjoys an attractive location, with woodland, meadow, and scrub that runs to the River Batherm forming the property’s western boundary, and to which the property holds single bank fishing rights. It has not been managed for several years is now mostly overgrown, though the areas approved for the development of the holiday let and agricultural building have been cleared. This consent also grants approval for a new widened point of access to the adjoining public highway (B3327).

The land extends in total to about 3.92 acres (1.59 hectares), as edged blue (Lot 1) and red (Lot 2) on the identification plan. It is offered for sale as a whole or in two lots, as described below.

LOT 1 - Building Plot with Planning Consent for 3-bedroom Holiday Letting Unit in 0.94 Acres of woodland/scrub with River Frontage and Fishing Rights - Guide Price: £150,000

Lying to the north of the land, this comprises an area of woodland and scrub woodland as well as level and cleared ground where the holiday let is proposed to be constructed. From this level area, a steeper area of scrub falls to the River Batherm that forms the western boundary. The eastern boundary to the road is principally characterised by a bank, mature hedgerow trees and a stone wall, to the north. To the north east of the lot, there is an existing access to the adjacent public highway (B3227), however we strongly advise prospective purchasers follow the advice regarding access stated overleaf.

LOT 2 - Woodland and Meadow with River Frontage, Fishing Rights and Planning Consent for Agricultural Building in in 2.98 Acres - Guide Price £100,000
Lying to the south of the land, this comprises an area of woodland and meadow that slopes to the River Batherm forming the western boundary, with single bank fishing rights. There is a cleared level area where planning exists for the erection of a 2-bay agricultural building. The eastern boundary is characterised by hedgerows and mature trees. Access is by an existing gateway described further below.

METHOD OF SALE
The land is offered for sale by private treaty, with offers invited on an unconditional basis.

SERVICES
We understand that no mains services are connected. Prospective purchasers are to make their own utility enquiries.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Two approved planning applications relate to the land. These are as follows:-
22/02223/FULL relates to the construction of a three bedroom holiday let within Lot 1, provision of access and associated works. Permission was granted on the 30th May 2023.

22/01990/PNAG relates to the erection of an agricultural storage building within Lot 2. Prior approval was granted on the 3rd March 2023.
Further details are available at Mid Devon District Council’s website.

TENURE & POSSESSION
The property is of freehold tenure, with vacant possession available upon completion.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land has not been entered into any agri-environmental scheme agreement, nor are Basic Payment Scheme subsidies currently claimed in respect of the land.

DIRECTIONS
Please refer to the site plan and location plans within these particulars.

‘What3Words’ - For the exact location of the gateway of Lot 2 download the ‘What3Words’ app and enter: “///carrots.stall.mole”

N.B. the existing unimproved access points and visibility splays are potentially hazardous from the adjoining road (the B3227). It is highly recommended that prospective purchasers do not attempt to walk along the road, and instead are requested to safely park their vehicle in the splay at the entrance to “New Park” on the opposite side of the road from the gateway identified by the What3Words identifier above, and then safely cross the road. This layby may be found by entering “///walkway.impeached.shelved”.

VIEWING AND HEALTH & SAFETY
All prospective viewers must notify the selling Agents, Greenslade Taylor Hunt (GTH), of their intention to view.

As stated above, due to the existing unimproved gated access from the adjoining road it is requested that prospective purchasers do not attempt to park on the land nor attempt to walk along the road.

Any prospective purchasers attempting to view the land should at all times wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including high-visibility clothing, and do so entirely at their own risk and GTH/the seller cannot be held liable for any personal injury or associated claim for compensation.

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LOCATION
The land lies a little over half a mile south west of the peaceful town of Bampton. This is a popular town, lying close to the Exe Valley and providing an exceptional level of local amenities including primary schooling and health care, traditional butchers, bakery and greengrocers as well as 4no. public houses, 2no. Bistros, independent antiques and wine shops, well-being clinic, veterinary surgery, 2no. Spar convenience stores, pharmacy and Post Office, as well as a thriving community. To the south and approached through the Exe Valley via the A396, lies Tiverton; a traditional market town straddling the River Exe and affording a more comprehensive range of commercial, recreational and educational facilities including Blundell’s independent school. From here access is readily available eastwards via the A361 (T) to the M5 (J27) with mainline rail connections available adjacent to this junction at Tiverton Parkway. To the north lies Dulverton and Exmoor National Park, with Wivelisombe and Taunton to the east and approached via the B3227.